BRUCE MCCANDLESS CO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME

Bruce McCandless CO State Veterans Nursing Home is a government-operated, state-owned long-term care facility located at 903 Moore Dr in Florence, Colorado (Fremont County, ZIP 81226). The facility is licensed for 105 certified beds and operates as a Medicare and Medicaid certified provider. As a state veterans nursing home, it is designed to serve eligible veterans in the region. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three primary components: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Bruce McCandless CO State Veterans Nursing Home received a 1-star rating in health inspections, a 3-star rating in staffing, and a 2-star rating in quality measures. The 1-star health inspection rating indicates a higher number or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspections compared to the national norm. The 3-star staffing rating reflects staffing levels that are near the national average. The 2-star quality measure rating indicates performance on clinical quality indicators that is somewhat below the national average. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Bruce McCandless CO State Veterans Nursing Home accepts residents covered under both federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid provides coverage for longer-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. As a state veterans home, the facility may also coordinate with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for per diem payments on behalf of eligible veteran residents. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (719) 784-6331 to discuss specific payment arrangements and eligibility criteria. When compared to national benchmarks, Bruce McCandless CO State Veterans Nursing Home performs below average across most measured categories. The overall 1-star rating and the 1-star health inspection rating place the facility in the lowest tier nationally, while the 2-star quality measure rating also falls beneath the 3.0-star national average. The staffing component, rated at 3 stars, is the sole category where the facility aligns with the national norm. These ratings are derived from data reported to and verified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated on a regular basis. Individuals researching care options may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Compare profile for additional detail on inspection findings and staffing data specific to this facility.