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.