BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME
903 MOORE DR, FLORENCE, CO 81226 · CCN 065394
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Certified beds
- 105
- Avg residents/day
- 59.8
- Phone
- 7197846331
Inspection history vs Colorado & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Colorado avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-01-29 | 5 | 8.7 | 9.5 | -3.7 better |
| 2 | 2024-06-06 | 6 | 8.7 | 9.8 | -2.7 better |
| 3 | 2020-02-27 | 9 | 7.5 | 9.3 | +1.5 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 2.40 | 68.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.86 | 72.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 2.90 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (20)1 immediate jeopardy3 actual harm
- KF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2026-01-29 · Health
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2026-01-29 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2026-01-29 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2026-01-29 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2026-01-29 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-07-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-07-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-07-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-07-25
Actual harm
- EF0700Try 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.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-07-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-07-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2020-02-27 · Health · corrected 2020-08-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2020-02-27 · Health · corrected 2020-08-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2020-02-27 · Health · corrected 2020-08-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2020-02-27 · Health · corrected 2020-08-13
Actual harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2020-02-27 · Health · corrected 2020-08-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2020-02-27 · Health · corrected 2020-08-13
Actual harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2020-02-27 · Health · corrected 2020-08-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2020-02-27 · Health · corrected 2020-08-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0803Ensure 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.2020-02-27 · Health · corrected 2020-08-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE OF COLORADO | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1975-11-01 |
| COWAN, JESSE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-01 |
| HSU, CARRIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-01 |
| MOORE, BARBARA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-01 |
| MOORE, BARBARA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2006-02-01 |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.