Lamar Estates Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Lamar, CO
CMS certification number065294
Contact & location
205 S 10Th STLamar, CO 81052
Prowers County
- Phone
- (719) 336-3434
- ZIP code
- 81052 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 24.6 (41% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Medicare certified since
- December 1, 1991
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.98 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.06 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.17 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.74 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.46 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 29, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 16 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-02-19 |
| 2026-01-29 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-29 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-29 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-18 |
| 2026-01-29 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2023-09-27 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-27 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2022-06-29 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-09 |
| 2022-06-29 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-09 |
| 2022-06-29 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-09 |
| 2022-06-29 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-09 |
| 2022-06-29 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-09 |
| 2022-06-29 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-09 |
| 2022-06-29 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-09 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $42,390 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Fine | $42,390 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Data Not Available |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Lamar Estates Nursing Center?
Lamar Estates Nursing Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Colorado.
How many beds does Lamar Estates Nursing Center have?
It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 25 residents per day.
Has Lamar Estates Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $42,390 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Lamar Estates Nursing Center?
(719) 336-3434. The facility is located at 205 S 10Th ST, Lamar, CO 81052.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.