Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home
903 Moore Dr, Florence, CO 81226
Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home is a nursing home in Florence, Colorado. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS abuse icon
CMS adds this icon when it cites a home for abuse that hurt a resident in the past year. It also adds it when it cites a home for abuse that could have hurt someone, in each of the past two years.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (719) 784-6331
- Last standard health inspection
- January 29, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 105
- Residents per day, on average
- 64.4
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Legal business name
- State of Colorado
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Colorado average (20 vs 25).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.8 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 29, 2026 from $81,520 to $52,988.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
5 citations
Health inspection on January 29, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
14 of 210 Colorado homes (7%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.
Citation F0600. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2026.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.
Fine
January 29, 2026 (9 months ago)
CMS fine of $52,988 on January 29, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 2.9 to 2.3 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.8 to 2.9 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.3 to 3.8 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
6 citations
Health inspection on June 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
65 of 210 Colorado homes (31%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2020.
Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.
Citation F0700. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.
Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2020.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.4 to 4.6 hours per resident per day.
9 citations
Health inspection on February 27, 2020
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
9 of 210 Colorado homes (4%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2020.
Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2020.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2020.
Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2020.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2020.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2020.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2020.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2020.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2020.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2020.
16 citations
Fire safety inspection on February 27, 2020
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0018. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2020.
Citation E0024. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2020.
Citation E0030. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2020.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2020.
Citation K0261. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly spaced exits within rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2020.
Citation K0331. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2020.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2020.
Citation K0231. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide large enough exits.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2020.
Citation K0233. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install resident room doors of proper design and width.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2020.
Citation K0241. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2020.
Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2020.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2020.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2020.
Citation K0362. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2020.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2020.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2020.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- STATE OF COLORADO5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 11/01/1975
- COWAN, JESSEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- HSU, CARRIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- MOORE, BARBARAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
Questions
When was Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home last inspected?
CMS lists January 29, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home have?
CMS lists 20 health citations since February 27, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $52,988 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.