Lakeview Christian Hospice
Carlsbad, NM · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 321540)
CMS process measure: 97.56 (state average 95.93 — above state average)
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (575) 887-0933 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Lakeview Christian Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 97.56 is above the New Mexico state average of 95.93.
Lakeview Christian Hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its office in Carlsbad, New Mexico, in Eddy County.
Yes, Lakeview Christian Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321540), certified since 2000, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lakeview Christian Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, serving families in Eddy County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 18, 2000, and is organized under an ownership classification of "Other" as reported to CMS.
CMS Care Compare does not show a published CAHPS star rating, percent of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, or percent rating it 9-10 for Lakeview Christian Hospice. When this kind of family-experience survey information is missing from CMS data, it is often because the hospice serves a small number of patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply has not been published.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Lakeview Christian Hospice scored 97.56, compared with a New Mexico state average of 95.93 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and notes that 98.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS Care Compare data.
Lakeview Christian Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 5 ZIP codes around Carlsbad. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lakeview Christian Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 321540), certified since April 18, 2000, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.56, above the New Mexico state average of 95.93; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 98.6% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Lakeview Christian Hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Carlsbad, New Mexico office in Eddy County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 5 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lakeview Christian Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 18, 2000.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical attention for comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Lakeview Christian Hospice at (575) 887-0933 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; please contact Lakeview Christian Hospice at (575) 887-0933 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services provided, staffing, how care is coordinated, and how CMS quality measures compare to state averages; contact Lakeview Christian Hospice at (575) 887-0933 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lakeview Christian Hospice (CCN 321540) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/321540?state=NM to confirm current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.