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Lakeview Christian Home
Christian Assisted Living, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Carlsbad, NM
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Lakeview Christian Home

Christian Assisted Living, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Carlsbad, NM
CMS overall rating Info 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.
1905 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220 View map
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Lakeview Christian Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Lakeview Christian Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Lakeview Christian Home

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 46 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.

Facility Direct Line (315) 451-4395

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
Health Inspection Info 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.
Staffing Info 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.
Quality Measures Info 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 Info Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.

Total nursing care per resident / day Info 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.
Rank #3 / 50Nurse hours — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 3rd out of 50 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Mexico average, with a ranking across 50 New Mexico facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
4h 46m
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #42 / 100Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 42nd out of 100 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
46 / 100
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
74

Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Oct 2026)

Avg. Length of Stay Info 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.
70 days

About This Community

License Details

AccreditationsNCAL, AHCA

Awards

AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award — Silver (2025)A three-tier quality program from the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, based on the Baldrige performance-excellence framework. Bronze recognizes a documented quality commitment; Silver and Gold require demonstrated, externally reviewed outcomes and are progressively rarer.

Certifications & Programs

Silver Achievement in Quality Award

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Physical Therapy

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

3 services
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spa
Volunteer Program

Faith & Spiritual Life

Religious AffiliationChristian

Room Accommodations

2 Bedroom Floor plans: Cimarron Trail
3+ Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: 411 Pecos River Drive (2,600 sq ft) · 421 Pecos River Drive Floor plans: Pecos River Drive 2,600 sq ft

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Enforcement

Penalties and fines About 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 · Data as of Oct 2026

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Oct 2023.

Clean record
Total fines
$0 US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0 US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0 US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 07/2025.

Nonprofit
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$13.0MFiscal year ending 07/2025
Net patient income Info 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."
-$1.7MFiscal year ending 07/2025
Nonprofit
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$13.0MFiscal year ending 07/2025 Rank #23 / 45Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 23rd out of 45 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for net patient revenue. 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info 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."
-$1.7MFiscal year ending 07/2025
Other income Info 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.
$4.6MFiscal year ending 07/2025
Payroll costs Info 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 #11 / 45Payroll costs — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 11th out of 45 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for payroll costs. 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$7.7MFiscal year ending 07/2025 59.7% of net patient revenue Info 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 / 45Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 6th out of 45 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for payroll % of net patient revenue. 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info 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).
$6.9MFiscal year ending 07/2025
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$14.6MFiscal year ending 07/2025
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Joanna Knox

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 325087

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Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2025
Arriving
121 admissions · FY2025 Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare 60 · 50%
Medicaid 41 · 34%
Private pay & other 20 · 17%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Typical stay

Medicare 1 - 2 months Medicaid 1 - 2 years Private pay & other 8 - 9 months

Managed by Jody Knox

CEO & Administrator

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.

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Official facility name used in federal/state reporting (may differ slightly from the marketing name).
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):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in New Mexico

Lakeview Christian Home is in Carlsbad, New Mexico. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
NM specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

Turquoise Care Community Benefit

Turquoise Care Community Benefit

Eligibility

General
Medicaid members who qualify for nursing-facility services may receive Community Benefit services to remain at home, subject to eligibility and assessment.
NM specifics
Turquoise Care replaced Centennial Care on July 1, 2024; Community Benefit is provided through the Medicaid managed-care program.

What it provides

  • Medicaid in-home care services for members who qualify for nursing-facility services but choose to remain at home.
Caregiver support

National Family Caregiver Support Program

National Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an older adult

Eligibility

General
Family caregivers of older adults receive support through the New Mexico aging network.

What it provides

  • Respite care; caregiver training; information and referral assistance; and counseling.
In-home & community support

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Who it is for
Adults 60+ looking for meals, in-home help or other local aging services
Income limit
No financial eligibility test for Older Americans Act Title III services.
Asset limit
No asset limit for Older Americans Act Title III services.

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60+ seeking Older Americans Act Title III services through the local Area Agency on Aging.

What it provides

  • Older Americans Act Title III services include nutrition; health promotion and caregiver support.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
NM specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.

What it provides

  • Assistance with eligible home energy costs through the state LIHEAP program.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Eligibility

General
New Mexico provides a Property Tax Rebate for Persons 65 or Older; eligible low-income renters can qualify as well as homeowners. Filing and income calculations follow the applicable PIT-RC instructions.
NM specifics
Claim through the applicable PIT-RC schedule. Refund claims are generally permitted within three years from the end of the calendar year in which the tax was due; use the eligibility rules for the claimed tax year.

What it provides

  • Property-tax rebate claimed through the New Mexico personal income-tax return; qualifying renters may also claim it.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeview Christian Home

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Lakeview Christian Home in a walkable area?
Lakeview Christian Home has a walk score of 46. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
02 What is the occupancy rate at Lakeview Christian Home?
Lakeview Christian Home's occupancy is 83.2%.
03 Are pets allowed at Lakeview Christian Home?
No, Lakeview Christian Home has a no-pet policy.
04 Does Lakeview Christian Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Lakeview Christian Home is registered as a non-profit.
05 What is the overall rating for Lakeview Christian Home?
Lakeview Christian Home received a 3-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
06 Are there photos of Lakeview Christian Home?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Lakeview Christian Home in the photo gallery on this page.
07 What levels of care does Lakeview Christian Home provide?
Lakeview Christian Home offers Christian Assisted Living, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing.
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