Lamar Estates Nursing Center

Name: Lamar Estates Nursing Center
Address: 205 S 10TH ST, Lamar, CO, 81052, US
Telephone: 7193363434

205 S 10th St, Lamar, CO 81052 · Prowers County · 60 certified beds · avg 25 residents/day · certified since Dec 1, 1991

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$42,390

Fines, last 3 years

4.51

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Jan 29, 2026 · F-0887

The facility did not educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to those eligible after that education, or properly document everyone's vaccination status.

Why it matters: COVID-19 spreads quickly in nursing homes, and gaps in vaccination programs leave vulnerable residents exposed.

Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.

Corrected: Jan 30, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Jan 29, 2026 · F-0791

The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care.

Why it matters: Dental problems left untreated cause pain, infection, and trouble eating, which can lead to weight loss.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Feb 19, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (16)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 29, 2026	▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off	The facility did not educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to those eligible after that education, or properly document everyone's vaccination status.
Jan 29, 2026	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care.
Jan 29, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not observe each nurse aide's job performance or provide regular training as required.
Jan 29, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jan 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Jan 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.
Jan 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Sep 27, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Sep 27, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Jun 29, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not make sure its nurses and nurse aides had the skills and training needed to properly care for every resident.
Jun 29, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Jun 29, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Jun 29, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate treatment and services to residents with a mental health condition, difficulty adjusting emotionally, or a history of trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Jun 29, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the right treatment and services for residents with dementia or signs of dementia. Dementia care requires specific approaches, training, and patience.
Jun 29, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jun 29, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 7).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2022	7	0	E
2023	2	0	E
2026	7	2	J ▲

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

1 fine totaling $42,390.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Jan 29, 2026	Fine	$42,390

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Colorado avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.51	3.89	3.95	top 19% in Colorado; top 23% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.20	0.86	0.69	top 16% in Colorado; top 9% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.92	3.44	3.50	top 22% in Colorado; top 25% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.67	0.61	0.48	top 34% in Colorado; top 18% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	0.0	47.1	45.8	—
RN turnover (%)	0.0	44.6	42.9	—

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.98, RN 1.06, weekend 3.46. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 1/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
		Ownership Data Not Available

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you handle COVID-19 vaccination for residents and staff, and what happens during an outbreak?"
"How do residents get dental care here — is there a dentist who visits, and how are appointments arranged?"
"How often do you evaluate your nurse aides and what ongoing training do they receive?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Holly Care Center	27.3 mi	Holly, CO	★★★★★	4/5
Bent County Healthcare Center	32.6 mi	Las Animas, CO	★★★★☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 065294.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Lamar Estates Nursing Center

205 S 10th St, Lamar, CO 81052 · 7193363434

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 1/5· Fines (3y): $42,390

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Jan 29, 2026 (F-0887, Immediate jeopardy, one-off): The facility did not educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to those eligible after that education, or properly document everyone's vaccination status.
▲ Jan 29, 2026 (F-0791, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you handle COVID-19 vaccination for residents and staff, and what happens during an outbreak?"
☐ "How do residents get dental care here — is there a dentist who visits, and how are appointments arranged?"
☐ "How often do you evaluate your nurse aides and what ongoing training do they receive?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 065294 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)