Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, CO
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About Prowers Medical Center
Prowers Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (hospital district or authority). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 25 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
38.06909, -102.61028
Frequently asked questions
Where is Prowers Medical Center located?
Prowers Medical Center is at 401 Kendall Dr, Lamar, CO 81052 in Prowers County.
Does Prowers Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Prowers Medical Center reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 118 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Prowers Medical Center?
Prowers Medical Center does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Prowers Medical Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Prowers Medical Center. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Colorado trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Prowers Medical Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (719) 336-4343.
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