Lantern Crest

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Lantern Crest

800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

4.6 from 45 reviews
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Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Respite Care

Pricing

Lantern Crest offers competitive pricing for its accommodation options when compared to both San Diego County and the broader California market. For instance, a studio at Lantern Crest is priced at $4,350 per month, which is slightly higher than the county average of $4,217 but remains above the state average of $4,145. The one-bedroom units reflect a similar trend, with Lantern Crest's rate of $4,950 surpassing the county's rate of $4,315 while being comparable to California's average of $4,340. The two-bedroom units are priced at $5,850; this too is above San Diego County's average of $5,219 and aligns closely to California's overall average of $5,270. Overall, while Lantern Crest may be positioned on the higher end for certain types of accommodations, it provides a valuable living experience that justifies these costs in terms of amenities and service quality.

Room TypeLantern CrestSan Diego CountyCalifornia
Studio$4,350$4,217$4,145
1 Bedroom$4,950$4,315$4,340
2 Bedrooms$5,850$5,219$5,270

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    Overall Review

    Pros

    • pro The staff at Lantern Crest Senior Living is incredibly friendly, recognizing and greeting residents by name, fostering a warm community atmosphere.
    • pro Residents enjoy a variety of engaging activities, including live music and happy hour events tailored to their interests.
    • pro The environment is described as beautiful and resort-style, with amenities that exceed expectations, such as indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a theater.
    • pro The facility maintains high standards of cleanliness, providing spotless living spaces and quality dining experiences akin to restaurant-level food.
    • pro Families commend the attentive care provided to residents, noting how staff treat them with dignity and respect while ensuring their needs are met.
    • pro The intake process is viewed positively by many reviews, highlighting that once residents are situated, they receive excellent ongoing support.
    • pro Residents feel secure knowing that there is hospice care available on-site when needed for smooth transitions during difficult times.
    • pro Overall satisfaction with the care and services offered leads families to recommend Lantern Crest Senior Living enthusiastically to others seeking similar accommodations for loved ones.

    Cons

    • pro The intake process for residents at Lantern Crest Senior Living could be better, as it was not thorough enough to anticipate the care needs of incoming residents.
    • pro There is a concern about the facility being large, making navigation difficult for residents who may require assistance.
    • pro Some guests felt that the independent living option did not provide enough oversight or check-ins for residents.
    • pro A family reported dissatisfaction with the point system used for meals, feeling it was inconvenient.
    • pro There were mentions of delays in issue resolution, suggesting that staff might be understaffed or slow in responding.

    Review

    Lantern Crest Senior Living has garnered a wealth of praise from families and residents alike, establishing itself as one of the premier senior living facilities in the area. The facility provides various services, including independent and assisted living, as well as specialized memory care programs. Visitors often express how the resort-style accommodations enhance everyday life for residents. Picturesque surroundings and amenities that resemble those of a five-star hotel contribute to an overall atmosphere of comfort and luxury, making it easy for prospective residents to feel at home.

    A consistent highlight in all reviews is the genuinely warm and friendly staff who go above and beyond to know each resident by name. Many reviewers noted how staff members interact positively with residents, fostering a welcoming community environment where laughter and camaraderie flourish throughout the halls. Residents appreciate that their loved ones are treated with dignity and respect, which adds significantly to their overall satisfaction while staying at Lantern Crest. This level of personalized care is particularly evident during activities tailored to individual interests, such as happy hours featuring live music that many residents look forward to.

    Despite these commendable aspects, some reviews indicated areas needing improvement regarding care transitions. In particular, there were concerns about the thoroughness of the intake process when assessing new residents' needs. One family found that after only four nights, their loved one had to move out because the facility could not meet her required level of care adequately. This experience highlighted a critical insight: an improved intake assessment could lead to better expectations for future residents' care requirements.

    Among other practical considerations noted by visitors was staffing availability during night shifts and weekends which sometimes led to slow issue resolution. While many families appreciated the attentive service during typical hours, they also emphasized the importance of having sufficient coverage around-the-clock so that all resident issues could be addressed promptly. Experience has shown that keeping lines of communication open with management can help mitigate some frustrations regarding responsiveness.

    In addition to excellent staff interactions, reviewers consistently praised Lantern Crest’s amenities and dining options. The food quality received high marks from nearly every visitor who dined on-site; descriptions highlighted restaurant-quality meals with diverse menus offering delightful desserts—a testament to the facility's commitment to elevating dining experiences for its residents. With features like swimming pools, theaters, gyms, bowling alleys, outdoor patios with beautiful views—all these elements contribute significantly to enriching residents' lives on a daily basis.

    Touring experiences further underscored Lantern Crest’s positive impressions; prospective families reported feeling welcomed during visits guided by knowledgeable staff members who provided comprehensive overviews of available facilities and activities offered at this expansive community. While some visitors noted concerns about navigating multiple levels—especially for those requiring walking assistance—the overall sentiment remained overwhelmingly favorable towards both aesthetics and service quality within the space.

    Ultimately, Lantern Crest Senior Living stands out as an exceptional choice among senior living communities by prioritizing personalized care amidst luxurious settings filled with vibrant social opportunities for engagement across all ends—making it easier than ever for families seeking peace-of-mind while maintaining independence or receiving necessary assistance through shifting stages in life’s journey.

    Features

    Housing

    • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity
    • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
    • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
    • Studio apartments Studio apartments

    Types of Care

    • Assisted Living Assisted Living
    • Independent Living Independent Living
    • Memory Care Memory Care
    • Respite Care Respite Care

    Pets

    • Cats allowed Cats allowed
    • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

    Amenities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Activities on-site Activities on-site
    • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
    • Bath tubs Bath tubs
    • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
    • Beauty salon Beauty salon
    • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
    • Computer center Computer center
    • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
    • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
    • Dining room Dining room
    • Fitness room Fitness room
    • Full kitchen Full kitchen
    • Fully furnished Fully furnished
    • Gaming room Gaming room
    • Garden Garden
    • Ground floor units Ground floor units
    • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
    • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
    • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
    • Kitchenette Kitchenette
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
    • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
    • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
    • Small library Small library
    • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
    • Telephone Telephone
    • Wellness center Wellness center
    • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Care Services

    • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
    • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
    • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
    • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Diabetic care Diabetic care
    • Incontinence care Incontinence care
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
    • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

    Dining

    • Anytime dining Anytime dining
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Guest meals Guest meals
    • International cuisine International cuisine
    • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
    • Meals provided Meals provided
    • No Sugar No Sugar
    • Professional chef Professional chef
    • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
    • Room service Room service
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Special dining programs Special dining programs
    • Vegan Vegan
    • Vegetarian Vegetarian

    Activities

    • Art classes Art classes
    • Catholic services Catholic services
    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Concierge services Concierge services
    • Cooking classes Cooking classes
    • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
    • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
    • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
    • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
    • Fitness programs Fitness programs
    • Karaoke Karaoke
    • Live well programs Live well programs
    • Other religious services Other religious services
    • Planned day trips Planned day trips
    • Protestant services Protestant services
    • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
    • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

    Description

    Lantern Crest in Santee, CA is a vibrant and comfortable assisted living community offering a range of housing options to suit varying needs. With 2-bedroom apartments and studio apartments available, residents can choose the living space that best fits their lifestyle.

    At Lantern Crest, residents can enjoy independent living as well as specialized care services including memory care and respite care. The community is equipped with necessary amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Residents can partake in various activities on-site, stay cool with air-conditioning, take relaxing baths in the tubs, and maintain their appearance with the availability of an on-site beautician and beauty salon.

    With cable or satellite TV provided, residents can indulge in their favorite shows or movies. For transportation needs, Lantern Crest offers community-operated transportation as well as non-medical transportation arrangements for doctors' appointments. The computer center allows residents to stay connected, while devotional services both on-site and off-site cater to their spiritual needs.

    Dining at Lantern Crest is a delightful experience. Residents can savor delicious meals in the restaurant-style dining room or even opt for room service. The professional chef ensures that dietary restrictions such as diabetes diet, low/no sodium, vegan, vegetarian or special dietary requirements are catered to.

    Staying active and engaged is easy at Lantern Crest with an array of activities available. Residents can attend community-sponsored events or plan day trips and outings. Educational speakers provide lifelong learning opportunities while fitness programs keep residents physically fit. Religious services are also offered for those seeking spiritual fulfillment.

    Conveniently located near cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, places of worship, hospitals and transportation facilities make accessing daily necessities hassle-free for residents.

    With its comprehensive array of housing options, care services, amenities, dining options and engaging activities, Lantern Crest provides a warm and welcoming environment where seniors can thrive and enjoy their golden years to the fullest extent possible.

    Nearby Places of Interest

    This part of Santee, California, offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With a variety of restaurants nearby such as Jack In The Box, Olive Garden, and Phil's BBQ, residents can enjoy a wide selection of dining options. Additionally, there are several parks in close proximity including Shadow Hill Park and Town Center Community Park, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. For healthcare needs, there are reputable hospitals like Stanford Court Nursing and Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center nearby, along with pharmacies and physicians' offices for easy access to medical services. Transportation options are also available with the Grossmont Transit Center located nearby. Overall, this area in Santee offers a blend of convenience, entertainment, and healthcare resources that could be appealing for seniors looking to make this community their home.

    Restaurants

    • Jack In The Box (0.2 miles)
    • Sonic Drive-In (0.7 miles)
    • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.4 miles)
    • Olive Garden (1.4 miles)
    • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
    • Phil's BBQ (1.5 miles)
    • Black Bear Diner El Cajon (1.8 miles)

    Parks

    • Shadow Hill Park (0.8 miles)
    • Town Center Community Park (1.7 miles)
    • Mount Helix Park (4.6 miles)
    • Semillon Boulevard. Mini Park (8.8 miles)
    • Iron Mountain Trailhead (10.2 miles)
    • Old Poway Park (10.6 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • Foothills Christian Church (0.9 miles)
    • El Camino Grace Church (2.5 miles)
    • Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Cathollc Church (3.6 miles)
    • Skyline Church (6.1 miles)
    • Saint Gregory The Great Catholic Church (9.5 miles)

    Hospitals

    • Stanford Court Nursing (1.5 miles)
    • Sharp Grossmont Hospital Brier Patch (4.2 miles)
    • Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center/Kaiser Foundation Hospital (8.3 miles)
    • Sharp Soc (10.1 miles)

    Pharmacies

    • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
    • Rite Aid (2.1 miles)
    • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
    • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
    • Health Mart Pharmacy (3 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)

    Physicians

    • Elahe Toulouie, MD (1.7 miles)
    • Dr Dominguez And Dr Ancona-Young Office (2.2 miles)
    • Fereshteh Jahanpanah Medical Clinic (2.5 miles)
    • Pushpanjalie Wijeratne, MD (2.6 miles)
    • Kaiser Permanente Vandever Medical Offices (8.6 miles)
    • Kaiser Permanente Viewridge Medical Offices 2 (9.4 miles)
    • West Coast Eye Care & Acuity Eye Group - Alpine (10.5 miles)

    Cafes

    • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
    • Starbucks (4.8 miles)
    • The Simple Coffee House (5.2 miles)
    • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
    • Starbucks (6.9 miles)
    • Starbucks (9.2 miles)
    • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (9.8 miles)

    Transportation

    • Grossmont Transit Center (4.5 miles)
    • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF) (10.5 miles)

    Theaters

    • AMC DINE-IN Poway 1 (9.7 miles)
    • Regal Edwards Mira Mesa 4DX, IMAX & RPX (10.8 miles)

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