Lamar Estates Nursing Center
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Lamar, CO with 60 certified beds. Ownership: for profit, limited liability company. CMS rates it 1 of 5 overall (much below average).
- Health inspections2 of 5
- Staffing3 of 5
- Quality measures1 of 5
- Long-stay quality1 of 5
- Short-stay quality1 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 1 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 1.06 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 7 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number065294
- Address205 S 10th St, Lamar, CO, 81052
- CountyProwers
- OwnershipFor profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds60
- Residents per day, average25
- Phone(719) 336-3434
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey7 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints0
- Fines1, $42,390 in total
- Payment denials and other penalties1
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Jan 29, 2026 | 7 | 0 | 77 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
1.06 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
Lamar Estates Nursing Center is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Lamar, CO (CCN 065294) operating under for profit - limited liability company ownership, with 60 certified beds and an average daily census of about 25 residents. CMS assigned it a 1-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (much below average), built from a 2/5 Health Inspection component, a 3/5 Staffing component, and a 1/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 7 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle, with 1 fine totaling $42,390 - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so Lamar Estates Nursing Center currently sits at or below that baseline. RN staffing is 1.06 hours per resident per day, which is 55% above the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is Lamar Estates Nursing Center's overall CMS rating?
Lamar Estates Nursing Center has a 1-star overall CMS rating (Much below average). Health inspection: 2/5. Staffing: 3/5. Quality measures: 1/5.
How many beds does Lamar Estates Nursing Center have?
Lamar Estates Nursing Center has 60 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 25 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does Lamar Estates Nursing Center's staffing compare to the national average?
Lamar Estates Nursing Center has 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, which is 55% above the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does Lamar Estates Nursing Center have?
Lamar Estates Nursing Center has 7 total deficiencies, which is at or below the national average of 9.2. The facility has received 1 fine(s).
Who owns Lamar Estates Nursing Center?
Lamar Estates Nursing Center is operated under For profit - Limited Liability company ownership. The facility has 60 certified beds and is located in Lamar, Colorado.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 065294. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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