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Lantern Crest

800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071180 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: CA CCLD — view official record

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State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

13total
1deficiencies
1 Type B— non-compliance
Feb 24, 2026Other

The inspection was an unannounced Case Management – Incident visit prompted by a self-submitted Unusual Incident/Injury Report regarding improperly discarded medication. The primary deficiency found relates to incomplete recordkeeping for the destruction of incidental medical and dental care medications. The facility was cited for failing to properly document the date of destruction.

Type BCCR 87465(i)(4)

The facility failed to maintain a complete record of medication destruction. Specifically, the record was missing the required date of destruction for improperly disposed medications.

Jan 30, 2026Complaint
CleanReport

This report details a complaint investigation conducted regarding alleged telephone service inoperability. The investigation found that the complaint was unfounded because the affected residents were located in an Independent Living Facility (ILF) that is not under the jurisdiction of Community Care Licensing (CCL). Consequently, no deficiencies were cited.

Nov 19, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

This report details the findings of a complaint investigation regarding alleged mismanagement of a resident's medication. The investigation concluded that the allegation was unsubstantiated due to a lack of corroborating evidence. No specific deficiencies were cited in the final report.

Nov 19, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

This report details a complaint investigation regarding missing resident belongings and meal provision. The investigation found no evidence to support the allegations, resulting in an 'Unsubstantiated' finding. Therefore, no deficiencies were cited.

May 12, 2025Routine
CleanReport

The facility underwent an annual required licensing inspection. The initial review covered resident records, facility personnel records, and general facility status. No deficiencies were cited during this initial inspection period.

May 8, 2024Other
CleanReport

The facility underwent an unannounced continuation of the annual inspection. The report indicates that the facility was found to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair across all inspected areas. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

May 2, 2024Other
CleanReport

The facility underwent an unannounced, required One-Year Inspection. Review of resident and personnel records, as well as facility safety equipment, was conducted. The report explicitly states that there are no deficiencies being cited.

Nov 21, 2023Complaint
CleanReport

This report details an investigation into a complaint received regarding inadequate hygiene care, medication dispensing, and supervision resulting in falls. The investigation concluded that the allegations were unfounded because the alleged victim resides in an Independent Living Facility (ILF), which falls outside the jurisdiction of the San Diego Regional Office CCL Division.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Santee Snr Ret I Llc(owner)/lcm, LLC (mngt)

Administrator

SELIM K. CIFTCI

Source: State licensing data

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