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.
Lakeview Christian Home
Christian Assisted Living, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Carlsbad, NM
CMS overall rating
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Lakeview Christian Home
Christian Assisted Living, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Carlsbad, NM
CMS overall rating
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Lakeview Christian Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Lakeview Christian Home is a 112-bed senior living and skilled nursing community that has been serving Carlsbad, New Mexico, since 1960. Under the leadership of CEO Jody Knox, the facility manages an integrated care model spanning assisted living apartments, long-term nursing, and short-term post-acute rehabilitation. The nursing wing carries an average occupancy rate of 83 percent, with residents staying for about 36 days on average, a timeframe that highlights the community’s heavy emphasis on transitional therapies and successful discharges back home.
The clinical environment provides an average of 4 hours and 7 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants remain available around the clock, working alongside dedicated physical, occupational, and speech therapists. For financial flexibility, the community structures its care plans to accept Medicare, Medicaid, and standard private payments.
The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 46 out of 100, indicating a layout where some daily essentials are close by, but a personal vehicle or transit service is necessary for most errands. On-site community perks include regular religious services, structured volunteer initiatives, spa rooms, housekeeping, and organized transport. The organization’s care standards are recognized by a Silver Achievement in Quality Award from the AHCA/NCAL.
To look over open floor plans, verify accepted insurance networks, or ask about current bed availability, you can connect directly with the admissions team at Lakeview Christian Home.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Hours per resident per day vs averages
Total nursing care
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 26m
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
55m
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
24m
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
3h 7m
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 39m
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
4m
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
30m
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
112
Residents per day (avg)
78
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
36 days
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #104 / 186Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 186 homes we track in New Mexico for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Mexico facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Silver Achievement in Quality Award
CertificationsSilver Achievement in Quality Award
AccreditationsNCAL, AHCA
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Spa
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Wellness Program
Specific ProgramsHome Health, Physical Therapy
Religious Services
Volunteer Program
Penalties and fines
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.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Private pay
23% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
5 months
Medicaid
31% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 07/2024.
Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.6M
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.0M
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.6M Rank #17 / 42Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 42 homes we track in New Mexico. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the New Mexico average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.0M
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Other income
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$2.3M
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Payroll costs
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #7 / 42Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 42 homes we track in New Mexico. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the New Mexico average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$8.0M
63.2% of net patient revenue
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #7 / 42Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 42 homes we track in New Mexico. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the New Mexico average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #6 / 42Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 42 homes we track in New Mexico. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the New Mexico average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$6.7M
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
Total costs
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$14.6M
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Who this home usually serves
TYPE OF STAY
Admissions
128 totalCoverage residents most often arrive under.
Medicare
46%
Private pay
23%
Medicaid
31%
Discharges
150 totalCoverage residents most often leave under.
Medicare
51%
Private pay
16%
Medicaid
33%
Jody Knox serves as CEO & Administrator at Lakeview Christian Home. Having grown up connected to the community, Jody is deeply committed to the residents, families, and staff, embracing the mission to provide a dignified Christian environment for aging with hope and care.
Places of interest near Lakeview Christian Home
1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Carlsbad's city center to Lakeview Christian Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the NM Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Official facility name used in federal/state reporting (may differ slightly from the marketing name).
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
CAL (Christian Assisted Living):
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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| Artesia Christian Home | CAL AL IL MC NH SNF | Artesia | 143 | No | 85 |
| Lakeview Christian Home | CAL AL HOS NH SNF | Carlsbad | - | No | 46 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeview Christian Home
Is Lakeview Christian Home in a walkable area?
Lakeview Christian Home has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Lakeview Christian Home?
Lakeview Christian Home's occupancy is 83.3%.
Are pets allowed at Lakeview Christian Home?
No, Lakeview Christian Home has a no-pet policy.
Does Lakeview Christian Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Lakeview Christian Home is registered as a non-profit.
Are there photos of Lakeview Christian Home?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Lakeview Christian Home in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Lakeview Christian Home?
Lakeview Christian Home is located at 1905 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220.
What is the phone number of Lakeview Christian Home?
(315) 451-4395 will put you in contact with the team at Lakeview Christian Home.
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