BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME
903 MOORE DR, Florence, CO 81226
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME Compares
BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME is a 105-bed government-owned nursing facility in Florence, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.0%) is above the Colorado average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 105 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.3% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Florence.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.0% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.0% here versus 3.6% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 105 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Florence
Florence sits in Fremont County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 10,265 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 45.2 years
- Median household income
- $52,364
- Median home value
- $197,500
Demographics for Fremont County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Florence.
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