Quick answers
- Is Legacy at Lamar licensed?
- Legacy at Lamar appears on the official license list of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) (list dated September 29, 2026, retrieved November 2, 2026) as “Assisted Living Residence - Alternative Care Facility (ACF)”, license number 23029P, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Legacy at Lamar have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 24. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Legacy at Lamar?
- 650 Kendall Dr, Lamar, CO 81052, Prowers County, Colorado.
- What is the phone number of Legacy at Lamar?
- (719) 336-7004, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Prowers Medical Center, Lamar (about 6.7 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Prowers Medical Center6.7 mi · Lamar, CO
- Weisbrod Health36 mi · Eads, CO
- Southeast Colorado Hospital District39 mi · Springfield, CO
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Residence - Alternative Care Facility (ACF) |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | LEGACY AT LAMAR |
| License number | 23029P |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 24 |
| Address | 650 Kendall Dr, Lamar, CO 81052 |
| County | Prowers |
| State | Colorado |
| Phone | (719) 336‑7004 |
| Licensing agency | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Colorado — Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD), list dated September 29, 2026, retrieved November 2, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances