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Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home
903 Moore Dr, Florence, CO 81226
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home is a Government, state nursing home in Florence, Colorado, certified for 105 beds and caring for about 61 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 6, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 19.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $53K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (1.9 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 60.0%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Fremont Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 25 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.0 | 41.7 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.0% | 51.2% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $52,988 | $15,642 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 210 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Colorado average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 Jan 2026, 6 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×3 D ×11 E ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | Fine | $52,988 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.0%, RNs 58.8%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 24.4% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.8% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.5% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.1% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, state. Legal business name: State Of Colorado.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Colorado | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/01/1975 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Fremont County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hildebrand Care Center | Canon City | 75 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 17.3 | $16K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Valley View Care Center | Canon City | 60 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 42 | 70.0 | $8K | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Canon Lodge Care Centerabuse icon | Canon City | 60 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 41.7 | — | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Progressive Care Centerabuse icon | Canon City | 68 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 32.4 | — | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Canon City | 85 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 42.4 | $21K | 9 Dec 2025 |
All 6 facilities in Fremont County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $53K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home?
Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include State of Colorado. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.