BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME

903 MOORE DR, FLORENCE, CO 81226 · CCN 065394 · 105 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS quality1 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.

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Serious inspection findings

2026-01-29 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity K)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-06-06 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2020-02-27 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2020-02-27 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.36

state median 3.24

Weekend staffing gap

−10%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%

RN hours / resident / day

1.45

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

60%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

1 enforcement action(s), totaling $81,520 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-01-29	Fine	$81,520

Ownership

Ownership type: Government - State.

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 3 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 16 · Immediate jeopardy: 1

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-01-29	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	K	not recorded
2026-01-29	F0679	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-01-29	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-01-29	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-01-29	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-06	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-06	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-06-06	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-06	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-06-06	F0700	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-06-06	F0881	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-02-27	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-02-27	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-02-27	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2020-02-27	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2020-02-27	F0688	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-02-27	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2020-02-27	F0757	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-02-27	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-02-27	F0803	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME, FLORENCE” at medicare.gov/care-compare.