Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Northgate Unit of Lakeview Christian Home has a Trust Grade of B, which indicates it is a good, solid choice for families considering care options. It ranks #18 out of 67 nursing homes in New Mexico, placing it in the top half of facilities in the state, and it is the best option among the two homes in Eddy County. The facility is improving, as the number of issues reported dropped from 16 in 2024 to 7 in 2025. Staffing is a strength here, with a 4 out of 5-star rating and a 50% turnover rate, which is better than the state average. Additionally, there have been no fines recorded, which is a positive sign. However, there are some concerning incidents. For example, staff were observed not wearing hairnets in the kitchen, which compromises food safety, and there were failures in proper hand hygiene during meal distribution, potentially exposing residents to foodborne illnesses. Additionally, the facility did not fully implement an antibiotic stewardship program, which can lead to improper antibiotic use among residents. While there are clear strengths, families should also be aware of these weaknesses when considering this nursing home.
- Trust Score
- B
- In New Mexico
- #18/67
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 50% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most New Mexico facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 50 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for New Mexico. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 31 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Near New Mexico avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
The Ugly 31 deficiencies on record
Aug 2025
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS; a federally mandated a...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to safeguard resident's personal health information by leaving a list of residents with their associated vital sign readings in plain view. This...
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Apr 2025
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR; a sc...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure all treatment carts were locked while unattended. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 18 people residing in the 2...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop and implement an accurate, person-centered comprehensive ca...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff revised the care plan for 2 (R #34, and ...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was prepared and served under sanitary conditions when staff failed to wear hairnets while in the kitchen. This deficient practic...
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Mar 2024
16 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS; assessment instrument completed b...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodation of resident needs for 2 (R #37 and R #41) of 2 (R #37 and R #41) residents reviewed for care when the facili...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure that residents, their representatives, and the Ombudsman (a r...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that residents and their representatives received a written ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure care plan revision and care plan meeting requirements occurr...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for 2 (R #59 and R #65) of...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to keep residents free from accidents for all 53 residents in the East Unit and H Unit. Residents were identified by the residen...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the the physician provided rationale for not following the pharmacist's recommendation for 2 (R #36 and R #41) of 2 (R #36 and R #41...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to:
1. Initiate a gradual dose reduction (GDR; decreasing a dose to determine if symptoms, conditions, or risks can be managed by a lower dos...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to store medications properly and ensure medication carts were locked for all 53 residents in the East Unit and in the H Unit/ Residents were id...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow proper infection control practices for 3 (R #14, R #65 and R #179) of 3 (R #14, R #65 and R #179) residents identified...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0919
(Tag F0919)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure call lights worked and that the pull cords for the call lights in the resident's bathrooms were in reach to allow residents to call fo...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0943
(Tag F0943)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide abuse, neglect, and exploitation (ANE) training and Dementia Management training to 4 (CNA #26, LPN #21, LPN #22, and RN #21) of 6 ...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to serve food under sanitary conditions by professional standards of food service safety. This failure could potentially affect all 76 residents...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Antibiotic Stewardship
(Tag F0881)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff implemented a comprehensive antibiotic stewardship program (a set of commitments and actions designed to optimize the treatmen...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to provide a homelike environment for all 76 residents. Residents were identified by the resident matrix provided by the Administrator on 03/25/2...
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Apr 2023
8 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to meet professional standards of quality for 1 (R #12) ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that resident's received restorative [a nursing service that...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide a homelike environment, for 2 rooms (RM #'s 406 and 417) of 2 (RM #'s 406 and 417) reviewed by not providing hot enough water in the ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0740
(Tag F0740)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that 2 (R #'s 12 and 386) of 2 (R #'s 12 and 3...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to permit only authorized personnel to have access to medication storage areas in the [NAME] and East halls of the facility by:
1. Ensuring door...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to serve food to residents that was at the correct temperature for 1 (R #17) of 1 (R #17) resident reviewed during meal service,...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that a medical record were accurate for 2 (R #'s 29 and 289)...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Medication Room Storage Findings:
H. On 04/04/23 at 12:45 pm during an observation of the East Hall medication storage room with RN # 1, the medication room contained medical supplies such as bandages...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most New Mexico facilities.
- • 31 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within New Mexico, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home Staffed?
CMS rates Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 50%, compared to the New Mexico average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home?
State health inspectors documented 31 deficiencies at Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home during 2023 to 2025. These included: 30 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home?
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 112 certified beds and approximately 79 residents (about 71% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
How Does Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home Compare to Other New Mexico Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in New Mexico, Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 2.9, staff turnover (50%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in New Mexico. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home Stick Around?
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home has a staff turnover rate of 50%, which is about average for New Mexico nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home Ever Fined?
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home on Any Federal Watch List?
Northgate Unit Of Lakeview Christian Home is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.