Northgate Unit of Lakeview Christian Home
1905 West Pierce Street · Carlsbad, NM · 88220 · 5758853161
112 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.90 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2025
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.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
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.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 29, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 29, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · C March 29, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 7, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected May 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 325087 · certified since August 20, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.