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Families of veterans consistently praise the quality of care and staff attentiveness at this Florence skilled nursing facility, with several reviewers describing loved ones as happy and well cared-for over extended stays. Reviews are uniformly positive, though limited in number, focusing on staff dedication and the comfort of residents.
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Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home is a senior living community in Florence, Colorado offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 11 reviews.
Bruce McCandless Veterans Community Living Center at Florence is a skilled nursing facility in Florence, Colorado, providing long-term medical and non-medical care to veterans. The facility offers skilled nursing services, physical, occupational and speech therapy, social activities, and assistance with activities of daily living including bathing and dressing.
The center is a member of the Eden Alternative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting quality of life in long-term care environments. The facility's mission emphasizes honoring and respecting residents through companionship, empowerment, and individualized care while providing a comfortable and safe living environment.
Specialized programs include memory care, end-of-life and hospice services, and short-term respite care. The community also offers resident-selected programs featuring intergenerational activities, pet welfare programs, and spa bathing. Therapy services help individuals work toward returning home following hospital stays, with specialists focusing on regaining skills and improving physical strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity.
Recently renovated semi-private rooms feature new flooring, large energy-efficient windows, individual temperature controls, and cable television. The community is situated in Florence, Colorado, with mountain views and well-manicured courtyards providing outdoor living spaces.
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Help Me Choose4.1overall · 11 ratings combined
4.1★ on Google (11)
Janet Walters
Feb 2023
Our father was treated with the upmost care and respect a family could ever hope and pray for. From the kitchen employees, to the CNA, R.N, and doctors. We are more than appreciative, from the bottom of our hearts we thank all care staff; we a forever grateful. Thank you so very much Yours truly, The Herbert Mabie family
TEDDY CARR
Sep 2020
I've only been here a few days but ALL the staff I've met are in the Marine Corps definition of the word OUTSTANDING. So is the facility. URRAH! UPDATE. Sep. 5, 2020. after approximately 185 days of lockdown we are coming off of lockdown a little bit at a time. The staff here have been superlatively WONDERFUL, OUTSTANDINGLY, CHEERFULLY, Super positive, while pulling double shifts and extra duties. Every once in a while, I jokingly ask them what drugs they are on. Every staff member from the head honcho down has worked extra duties and should get an award.
April Cochran
Sep 2019
My grandfather stayed here for about a year, for physical rehab after surgery. He liked it there, and loved the staff.
James Cline
Jun 2019
My Father's friend spent many months at the McCandless Home. His care was the best, came from the respect they have for residents. My dad was happy to see him there well cared for.
Mary Skip Weathers
Jun 2016
My father was in this facility for a year and a half. I was so pleased when we found a very pleasant and helpful staff to care for him. He was happy there.
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 39 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 26, 2026
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 25, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2020
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2020
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 13, 2020
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 16, 2020
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 13, 2020
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 13, 2020
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 2020
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 18, 2020
Have properly spaced exits within rooms.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 18, 2020
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 13, 2020
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 13, 2020
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2020
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2020
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2020
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2020
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2020
Provide large enough exits.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 18, 2020
Install resident room doors of proper design and width.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 18, 2020
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 18, 2020
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 18, 2020
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 2020
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2020
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 18, 2020
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 18, 2020
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Yes. Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home is located at 903 Moore Dr in Florence, Colorado.
Families of veterans consistently praise the quality of care and staff attentiveness at this Florence skilled nursing facility, with several reviewers describing loved ones as happy and well cared-for over extended stays. Reviews are uniformly positive, though limited in number, focusing on staff dedication and the comfort of residents.
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 39 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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