Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home
1905 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220 · (575) 885-3161
Non profit - Corporation · 112 certified beds
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 11 citations (the New Mexico average is 17.9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 21, 2026 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Post nurse staffing information every day.May 21, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.May 21, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 21, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.May 21, 2026 · F0909 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.May 21, 2026 · F0924 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.May 21, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.May 21, 2026 · F0567 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedMay 21, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 21, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.May 21, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.May 21, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.August 27, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.August 27, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Mexico average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.81 | 3.54 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.79 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.35 | 0.70 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.68 | 2.20 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50% | 53.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 112 |
| Average residents per day | 78.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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