Lamar Estates Nursing Center
Lamar, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065294) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $42,390
Phone: (719) 336-3434 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lamar Estates Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Lamar Estates Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.06 registered nurse hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Yes, Lamar Estates Nursing Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $42,390.00, with no payment denials reported. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Lamar Estates Nursing Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado, certified since December 1991. The facility is licensed for 60 beds but currently serves an average of 24.6 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lamar Estates Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, quality measure rating of 1 out of 5, and staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.98 hours per resident per day, including about 1.06 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in this data set.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $42,390.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the data provided for this listing.
No chain affiliation information was included in this data set. Families should review the full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically. Data reflects CMS Care Compare information current as of the most recent update available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lamar Estates Nursing Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.98 hours per resident per day, with about 1.06 RN hours per resident per day; the CMS staffing rating is 3 out of 5. Turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $42,390.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and currently serves an average of 24.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation was included in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7193363434 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7193363434 to arrange a visit and confirm current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's up-to-date profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065294?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.