Quick answers
- Where is Lamar Estates Nursing Center?
- 205 S 10th St, Lamar, CO 81052, in Prowers County, Colorado.
- What is the phone number of Lamar Estates Nursing Center?
- (719) 336-3434, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Lamar Estates Nursing Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Lamar Estates Nursing Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $42,390.
- What did inspectors find at Lamar Estates Nursing Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (June 29, 2022 to August 27, 2026), Medicare lists 18 health citations; the most serious was level J. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (June 29, 2022 to August 27, 2026), Lamar Estates Nursing Center had 18 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $42,390 in total (1 fine, the latest on January 29, 2026). Nurse staffing is 3.75 hours per resident per day; the Colorado average is 3.69 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: January 29, 2026 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 29, 2026 (standard health inspection); August 27, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0887 Level J
“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.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Infection Control Deficiencies
F0791 Level G
“Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 7 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0730 Level E
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
Previous cycle: September 27, 2023 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 27, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
Earlier cycle: June 29, 2022 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 29, 2022 (standard health inspection).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0726 Level E
“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.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0742 Level D
“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.”
F0744 Level D
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (1)
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $42,390 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 | Fine | $42,390 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.05 | 0.81 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.16 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.54 | 2.20 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.75 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.21 | 3.26 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.68 | 0.60 | 0.48 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 25.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1991-12-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 205 S 10th St, Lamar, CO 81052 |
| County | Prowers County |
| State | Colorado |
| Phone | (719) 336‑3434 |
| CMS Certification Number | 065294 |
| Name in Medicare records | LAMAR ESTATES NURSING CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Holly Care Center27 mi · Holly, CO · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Prowers Medical Center1.7 mi · Lamar, CO · Critical Access Hospital
- Weisbrod Health28 mi · Eads, CO · Critical Access Hospital
- Hamilton County Hospital45 mi · Syracuse, KS · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13