BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME
903 MOORE DR
FLORENCE CO 81226
Phone: 7197846331
Abuse icon Government - State
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Colorado average: 2.2 star lower (3.2), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Florence average: level with the average (1.0)
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 105 |
| Average residents per day | 60.8 |
| Occupancy | 58% |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| County | Fremont |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 2008-10-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 065394 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 5 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.76 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.77 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 58.8% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 60.0% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $52,988 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
Questions to ask BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 1.
How many beds does BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME have?
CMS certifies 105 beds; the facility reports an average of 60.8 residents per day (about 58% occupancy).
Does BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $52,988 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.