LAMAR ESTATES NURSING CENTER
205 S 10TH ST, Lamar, CO 81052
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How LAMAR ESTATES NURSING CENTER Compares
LAMAR ESTATES NURSING CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lamar, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (13.0%) is above the Colorado average of 3.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 42% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.0% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0% (25% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 13.0% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.6% (264% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.9% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.9% (33% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAMAR ESTATES NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAMAR ESTATES NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Lamar.
How is LAMAR ESTATES NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help LAMAR ESTATES NURSING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.0% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LAMAR ESTATES NURSING CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 13.0% here versus 3.6% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LAMAR ESTATES NURSING CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 42% occupancy across 60 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAMAR ESTATES NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LAMAR ESTATES NURSING CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Lamar
Lamar sits in Prowers County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,151 (17.9%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $42,648
- Median home value
- $108,800
Demographics for Prowers County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lamar.
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