Lamar Estates Nursing Center
205 S 10th St, Lamar, CO 81052
Lamar Estates Nursing Center is a nursing home in Lamar, Colorado. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 1 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (719) 336-3434
- Last standard health inspection
- January 29, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 25.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Colorado average (18 vs 25).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
2 citations
Health inspection on August 27, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
The home is disputing this citation through CMS's informal review.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
The home is disputing this citation through CMS's informal review.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was LAMAR ESTATES, LLC.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.8 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.
7 citations
Health inspection on January 29, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
14 of 210 Colorado homes (7%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.
Citation F0887. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
Citation F0791. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2026.
Citation F0730. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 18, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2022.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on January 29, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
Fine
January 29, 2026 (9 months ago)
CMS fine of $42,390 on January 29, 2026.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.8 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on September 27, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2023.
7 citations
Health inspection on June 29, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0726. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2022.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2022.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2022.
Citation F0742. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2022.
Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2022.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2022.
Questions
When was Lamar Estates Nursing Center last inspected?
CMS lists January 29, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Lamar Estates Nursing Center have?
CMS lists 18 health citations since June 29, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Lamar Estates Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $42,390 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Lamar Estates Nursing Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Lamar Estates Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.