Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home
1905 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Carlsbad, New Mexico · CMS verdict
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home holds a 4 of 5 CMS overall star rating - above the New Mexico state average of 2.8, reflecting above-average quality on the federal five-star scale.
The rating and the PlainElderCare Index below summarize federal inspection, staffing, and outcome data, they measure specific, documented dimensions of this facility, not a holistic verdict on the care your family member would receive. Visit in person, talk with staff and current residents' families, and weigh your family member's specific needs before choosing.
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, New Mexico holds a CMS overall rating of 4 of 5 stars and a PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index of 61 of 100 (grade D). The 112-bed facility operates where a semi-private nursing-home room in New Mexico runs a median of $9,125 per month. Figures are from CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Quality & Compliance Index (mid-pack deficiencies)
With 30 CMS deficiencies on file, this facility is mid-pack on inspection volume. A transparent composite of this facility's CMS Care Compare sub-ratings and its federal inspection record. It complements, and does not replace, the official CMS overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. How this is calculated.
How the 61 is built
Each segment is a dimension's weighted points toward the score, summing to 61.
Weights: health inspections 30%, staffing 25%, quality measures 25%, inspection record 20%; any dimension CMS has not published drops out and its weight redistributes (no silent deflation). Inspection record is benchmarked against all rated US nursing homes. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home's mid-pack CMS deficiency book
Quality ratings
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home holds a CMS overall quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on the most recent Care Compare release (data as of April 2026). CMS breaks this into three sub-ratings: health inspection (4/5), staffing (4/5), and quality measures (3/5).
What each sub-rating measures
The health inspection rating reflects on-site surveyor findings from the last three cycles. The staffing rating compares case-mix-adjusted nurse hours per resident day to national benchmarks, and quality measures aggregate 15 clinical indicators including pressure ulcers, falls with injury, and long-stay antipsychotic use.
Size and setting
Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, this facility operates 112 certified beds with an average daily census of roughly 79 residents - an occupancy rate of about 71%. The facility is classified under non profit - corporation ownership, a designation that can influence staffing patterns, reinvestment decisions, and admissions policy. At roughly 71% occupancy, this facility has meaningful open capacity relative to its certified bed count.
Inspection record
On the regulatory side, federal and state surveyors have documented multiple deficiencies at this facility (30 total). CMS has levied no enforcement penalties over the equivalent window. This is a high deficiency count relative to most facilities; requesting the full survey report directly is the only way to see whether these are concentrated in one area or spread across the facility's operations.
Where these figures come from
Figures above come from CMS Nursing Home Compare (Care Compare, data as of April 2026) with state cost medians from the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey. See our methodology for vintage.
How Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home compares to New Mexico
CMS five-star sub-ratings (0–5) for this facility against the New Mexico facility-weighted average. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Bar = this facility's rating · vertical marker = New Mexico state average. Higher is better on all four CMS measures.
Where Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home ranks in New Mexico
Among the 67 CMS-rated nursing homes in New Mexico, Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home’s 4-star overall rating is higher than 66% of them. The bars show how all New Mexico homes spread across the CMS 1-to-5 scale; this facility’s band is highlighted.
9 New Mexico homes share this 4-star rating. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Facility details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Beds | 112 |
| Residents | 79 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| County | Eddy |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Deficiencies | 30 |
Source: CMS Care Compare Nursing Homes (data as of April 2026)
What do families ask most?
What is the quality rating for Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home? ▾
CMS rates Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home at 4 out of 5 stars overall. The three sub-ratings behind that number: health inspection 4/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 3/5.
How much does a nursing home cost per month in New Mexico? ▾
The median cost for a semi-private nursing home room in New Mexico is $9,125 per month ($109,500 annually). A private room averages $10,633 per month. Costs are from the CareScout 2025 survey.
What services does Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home offer? ▾
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home is a skilled nursing facility with 112 beds with approximately 79 current residents. It operates under non profit - corporation ownership. The facility has recorded 30 deficiencies and 0 penalties in CMS inspections.
Does Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home have any deficiencies or penalties? ▾
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home has multiple deficiencies (30 total) and 0 penalties recorded by CMS. A count this high is above what most facilities post; ask the facility directly for its plan of correction on the largest findings.
What are the alternatives to a nursing home in New Mexico? ▾
In New Mexico, alternatives include assisted living ($5,950/mo), home health aides ($5,720/mo), and adult day care ($4,333/mo).
Keep reading
Also see the New Mexico elder-care overview and highest-rated states. Provider ID: 325087.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.