Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home
Carlsbad, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325087) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (575) 885-3161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home reports 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home has no federal fines on record and no payment denials listed by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is flagged for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home is a non-profit corporation-operated nursing home in Carlsbad, New Mexico (Eddy County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 20, 1992. The facility is certified for 112 beds and reports an average of 78.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Breaking down the four CMS ratings: the health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.81 hours per resident per day, with 0.79 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials are listed.
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus status is indicated. There is no record of a chain affiliation in the data provided, and ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New Mexico state average of 2.85.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.81 hours per resident per day, with 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 50.0%. The staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus program status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 112 beds and reports an average of 78.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 20, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; here they are overall 3, health inspection 3, staffing 4, and quality measures 4.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5758853161 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5758853161 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325087?state=NM.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.