Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Florence, CO
CMS certification number065394
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
903 Moore DRFlorence, CO 81226
Fremont County
- Phone
- (719) 784-6331
- ZIP code
- 81226 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 105
- Residents per day
- 60.8 (58% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Legal name
- State of Colorado
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 2008
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.77 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.86 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.00 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.92 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.24 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 60.0 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 58.8 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 29, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 20 health · 19 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2024-06-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-06 | 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. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-06 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-06 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2020-02-27 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2020-08-13 |
| 2020-02-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2020-08-13 |
| 2020-02-27 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-08-13 |
| 2020-02-27 | 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-08-13 |
| 2020-02-27 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-08-13 |
| 2020-02-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-08-13 |
| 2020-02-27 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-08-13 |
| 2020-02-27 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-08-13 |
| 2020-02-27 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-08-13 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $52,988 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Fine | $52,988 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| State of Colorado (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Cowan, Jesse (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hsu, Carrie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moore, Barbara (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moore, Barbara (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cowan, Jesse (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hsu, Carrie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moore, Barbara (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home?
Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Colorado.
How many beds does Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home have?
It has 105 certified beds and cares for about 61 residents per day.
Has Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $52,988 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home?
(719) 784-6331. The facility is located at 903 Moore DR, Florence, CO 81226.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.