Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home
903 Moore Dr, Florence, CO 81226 · (719) 784-6331
Government - State · 105 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 5 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $52,988 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 29, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 29, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- 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.January 29, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.January 29, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.January 29, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 29, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 29, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $52,988January 29, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Colorado average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.77 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.86 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.00 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.92 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 60% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 105 |
| Average residents per day | 60.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Hildebrand Care Center Canon City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Valley View Care Center Canon City · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Canon Lodge Care Center Canon City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Progressive Care Center Canon City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Canon City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.