Part of the pleasure of the Land of Enchantment is the feeling of home here. The perfect blend of warm days, cool nights, low humidity and abundant sunshine makes Carlsbad the perfect place to retire.  Located in the foothills of the Guadalupe Mountains, Carlsbad has numerous parks, recreational facilities and best of all, the Pecos River runs through the heart of town.

In 1997, River Bend was certified as a Retirement Resort by the Senior Hospitality Institute. At that time, only 70 communities in the U.S. met the stringent criteria to be certified as Retirement Resorts (www.retirementresorts.com). "River Bend has been certified because it offers the finest active retirement living in a resort setting."          

A perfect climate provides you with year-round outdoor activities. Carlsbad is a progressive community - a perfect retirement  location. Carlsbad has been named one of the "Top 20 Retirement Towns in North America" by Money Magazine and "The Top Ten Tax-Friendly Retirement Towns in America" by Where to Retire Magazine, so you can rest assured that your expectations will be met.

One of three retirement communities developed by Lakeview Christian Home, River Bend covers 20 acres bordered by the Pecos River and the municipal golf course.

Less than two miles from the shopping mall and the heart of downtown Carlsbad, River Bend is a private community with great access to all of Carlsbad's hot spots. "You can't beat this location" is the most common phrase heard from visitors.

River Bend is for retirees. Each home must have at least one resident 55 years of age or older and no one in permanent residence under the age of 19. 

  The Enchantment of River Bend