Lamar Estates Nursing Center
205 S 10th St, Lamar, CO 81052 · (719) 336-3434 · CMS certification number 065294
Lamar Estates Nursing Center is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Lamar, Colorado, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1991. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 18 health citations, 2 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Colorado average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 7 | 8.7 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.75 | 3.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 47.0% |
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3.1 |
Facility details
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 (about 25 residents a day) |
| County | Prowers |
| Last standard inspection | January 29, 2026 |
Inspection history
18 citations from 4 inspections, 2 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
August 27, 2026 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint Under dispute review
Tag F0609 · severity code D · no correction date listed
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint Under dispute review
Tag F0600 · severity code D · no correction date listed
January 29, 2026 7 citations · standard inspection Immediate jeopardy
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) Infection Control
Tag F0887 · severity code J · corrected Jan 30, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0791 · severity code G · corrected Feb 19, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nursing and Physician Services
Tag F0730 · severity code E · corrected Feb 13, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Jan 30, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Feb 20, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0760 · severity code D · corrected Feb 18, 2026
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Jan 30, 2026
September 27, 2023 2 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0658 · severity code E · corrected Nov 3, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Nov 3, 2023
June 29, 2022 7 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nursing and Physician Services
Tag F0726 · severity code E · corrected Aug 9, 2022
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0742 · severity code D · corrected Aug 9, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0744 · severity code D · corrected Aug 9, 2022
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Aug 9, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0883 · severity code D · corrected Aug 9, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0695 · severity code D · corrected Aug 9, 2022
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Aug 9, 2022
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Fine | $42,390 |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
Concerned about a resident's care at Lamar Estates Nursing Center?
Compare nursing home negligence lawyers in ColoradoSource: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 9, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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