LAMAR ESTATES NURSING CENTER

Lamar Estates Nursing Center is a long-term care facility located at 205 S 10th St in Lamar, Colorado (zip code 81052), situated in Prowers County. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 60 certified beds and is currently active. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Lamar Estates Nursing Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, indicating performance above the national average in that category. However, the facility received a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 and a quality measure rating of 1 out of 5, both of which are significantly below national averages. The staffing rating reflects data on the levels and types of staff relative to resident census, while the quality measure rating reflects outcomes across a range of clinical indicators tracked by CMS. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Lamar Estates Nursing Center is able to accept residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to applicable conditions and time limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet Colorado's financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking information on coverage specifics are encouraged to consult directly with the facility's billing department or a benefits counselor. When considered against national benchmarks, Lamar Estates Nursing Center presents a mixed profile. Its health inspection rating of 4 stars is a notable strength relative to the national average, suggesting a comparatively favorable inspection record. In contrast, the 1-star ratings in both staffing and quality measures indicate areas where the facility falls considerably short of national norms. The overall 2-star rating reflects these combined factors and places the facility below the national average of 3.0 stars. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Care Compare report for detailed inspection findings, staffing hour data, and individual quality measure results before making care decisions.