Lantern Crest Senior Living, located in Santee, California, is a senior community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community offers multiple levels of care to accommodate different needs, including seniors seeking an active lifestyle, those requiring support with daily tasks, and residents with memory-related conditions. Lantern Crest has added The Pointe, a new luxury independent living building, which features upgraded accommodations and amenities designed for an active senior population. The overall campus is designed to offer a range of living options, fostering social engagement through clubs, events, and communal spaces.
Care and medical support at Lantern Crest Senior Living includes 12-16 hour nursing oversight per day, with a team of nurses providing assistance with medication management, diabetes care, podiatry coordination, and hospice support. The staff is trained in specialized memory care and mental wellness programs, especially for residents in secured memory care areas. To ensure resident safety and well-being, the facility has secured communities and enclosed courtyards, offering peace of mind for residents with cognitive impairment. Staff assist with activities of daily living, such as full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Ambulatory and incontinence care are available, with staff equipped to handle more complex physical and psychiatric needs. Consistent supervision is provided around the clock, and care is further supported by therapy rooms and coordination with external health care providers. On-site amenities include barber and beauty salons, fitness and yoga programs (including chair yoga), laundry and dry cleaning, as well as social clubs and indoor and outdoor walking paths. Services are accessible in both English and Spanish to accommodate diverse backgrounds.
Transportation services at Lantern Crest Senior Living are arranged for both medical and non-medical purposes. The facility offers complimentary scheduled transportation for appointments, errands, and leisure outings, as well as transportation arrangements for medical visits as needed. This ensures residents can attend offsite healthcare appointments or enjoy local excursions, contributing to a greater sense of independence and reducing logistical concerns for families.
Feedback from residents and families regarding Lantern Crest Senior Living presents a mixed picture. Many appreciate the facility's attractive grounds, diverse amenities, and the active approach in independent living, where staff are noted for being friendly and attentive. Residents often cite a welcoming environment and report that some staff members go to great lengths to ensure comfort and dignity. Conversely, consistent comments raise concerns about care quality and staffing, particularly in assisted living and memory care, where incidents of understaffing, slower response times, and unmet care promises are noted. Families of higher-needs residents sometimes report challenges with laundry service, personal belongings, nutrition, and management communication. Food quality, especially in assisted and memory care, is another area of concern for some. While individual staff are often recognized for their caring approach, the experience varies notably by care level, with staffing adequacy and follow-through on promised services cited as areas requiring attention.
Costs at this community start at $1,800 and range up to $7,604. The average price in the community is $4,702, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,105. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
