Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, INC. is a small nursing home owned by Joanna Knox. The home on West Pierce Street is in a very walkable neighborhood. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, which can be convenient for residents and visiting families. The 35-bed skilled nursing facility is currently operating at full occupancy. It serves post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care residents, with an average stay of 36 days.
The home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families multiple options to cover short-term rehabilitation or ongoing nursing care. Nurse staffing averages approximately 4 hours and 7 minutes per resident each day. Nurse aides provide an additional 3 hours and 11 minutes of direct support. Much of the facility’s daily care is provided through this nursing support.
The facility’s clinical services focus on rehabilitation, with on-site therapy alongside home health and hospice programs that extend care into the surrounding community. The home is within a faith-based environment and incorporates those values into daily life and resident care.
State inspections have identified concerns in medication management, care planning, infection control, and safety practices. Families evaluating the home should take a tour and ask how these areas are managed daily, what safeguards are in place for medication storage, and how resident health information is protected.
Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Inc. is administered by Joanna D. Knox.
In New Mexico, the Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement is the primary regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and investigates quality of care complaints.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 32 | 30 | This facility has 7% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (32 vs. NM avg 30).↑ 7% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 1.7 | 1.6 | This facility has 6% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (1.7 vs. NM avg 1.6).↑ 6% worse |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
State average N/A
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
29 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
171 contractor hours this quarter
| Nurse Aide in Training | 46 | 0 | 46 | 9,769 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 0 | 32 | 9,440 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,624 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2,165 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,322 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,145 | 74 | 80% | 7.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 466 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 411 | 52 | 57% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 405 | 51 | 55% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 404 | 64 | 70% | 2.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 315 | 63 | 68% | 5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 107 | 13 | 14% | 8.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 79 | 25 | 27% | 3.2 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 4 | 4% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 3% | 6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 2% | 7.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1% | 2.3 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1% | 2 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
23% of new residents, often for short stays.
31% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Inc. from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 07/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Carlsbad's city center to Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Inc.'s address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
| Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Inc. | NH AL HC | Carlsbad | - | 35 | - | 77 | - |
| Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | NH HC MC PC RC | Albuquerque (Hodgin) | - | 134 | A+ | 73 | - |
| Princeton Place | NH HC MC NC | Albuquerque (La Mesa) | - | 369 | A+ | 48 | - |
| BeeHive Homes of Clovis | NH AL MC RC | Clovis | - | 14 | - | 11 | Private / Shared Rooms |
| Cedar Ridge Inn | NH | Farmington | - | 101 | A+ | 71 | - |
Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Inc. has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Inc.'s occupancy is 100%.
The team at Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Inc. can be reached at jknox@lakeviewchristian.com.
Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Inc. is registered as a non-profit in NM.
Joanna D. Knox is the administrator of Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Inc..
Lakeview Christian Home of the Southwest, Inc. has 35 beds.
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