BRUCE MCCANDLESS COLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER - FLORENCE

Inspection history (20)

Records from February 2020 to January 2026.

• January 29, 2026 · D

  Citation F0695

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-29 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 29, 2026 · D

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-29 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 29, 2026 · E

  Citation F0761

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-29 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 29, 2026 · D

  Citation F0679

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-29 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 29, 2026 · K

  Citation F0600

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-29 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 6, 2024 · D

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-06 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 6, 2024 · D

  Citation F0881

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-06 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 6, 2024 · D

  Citation F0600

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-06 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 6, 2024 · E

  Citation F0658

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-06 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 6, 2024 · G

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-06 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 6, 2024 · E

  Citation F0700

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-06 under CMS tag F0700 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 27, 2020 · E

  Citation F0677

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-08-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 27, 2020 · D

  Citation F0758

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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 l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-08-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 27, 2020 · G

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-08-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 27, 2020 · D

  Citation F0757

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-08-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 27, 2020 · D

  Citation F0688

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-08-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 27, 2020 · E

  Citation F0803

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0803 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-08-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 27, 2020 · D

  Citation F0657

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-08-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 27, 2020 · D

  Citation F0656

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-08-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 27, 2020 · G

  Citation F0686

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-08-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties (1)

Total fines on file: $52,988

• January 29, 2026 · Fine

  Citation FINE-137069

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $81,520 against this nursing home on 2026-01-29 (Fine ID: 137069). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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Staffing

Latest: 3.77 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Ownership

government-state

1. Parent organization: State of Colorado

   parent · PAC 5991613812

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1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Government - State".

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2. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

3. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Government - State".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

5. Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data

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