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Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home
903 Moore Dr, Florence, CO 81226
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Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home Description
Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home is a community that offers nursing care and is about 8.1 miles outside the town of Cañon City, Colorado. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Employees express a high level of satisfaction, citing a collective effort to put in their best work.
- Staff members are described as outstanding, cheerful, and positive, even under challenging conditions such as lockdowns and extra duties.
- Facility praised for its amazing and homey setup by a prospective employee.
- Residents and their families have had positive experiences, highlighting the respectful and caring treatment from staff across various roles.
- Specific mention of the facility providing excellent care and making residents happy and well cared for.
Negative Review:
- A prospective employee experienced rudeness and unprofessionalism from a member of the HR team, which impacted their decision to work at the facility.
Overall Sentiment:
The majority of reviews are highly positive, focusing on the exceptional care and outstanding staff at the facility. There is a single negative experience related to the HR process, but it does not reflect the overall care and environment of the facility as experienced by residents and other employees.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Oct. 1, 2008
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 105
Total current residents: 54
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $650
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-18 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide large enough exits. |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-18 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install resident room doors of proper design and width. |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-18 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-18 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly spaced exits within rooms. |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-18 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-24 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-18 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Construct fire resistant interior walls. |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-10-29 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-16 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-18 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-18 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-24 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-16 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-13 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-13 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-13 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-05 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-04 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-04 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2017-09-26 | 2017-09-28 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2017-09-26 | 2017-12-02 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-13 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-13 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-13 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-13 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-13 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-13 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-13 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-13 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-13 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-13 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-11 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-11 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-11 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2017-08-31 | 2017-10-12 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. |
| 2017-08-31 | 2017-10-12 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. |
| 2017-08-31 | 2017-10-12 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-02-27 | $14,072 |
| 2020-02-27 | $14,073 |
| 2021-04-19 | $650 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Cañon City which is 8.1 miles away and has a population of 16,400 (small town).
- The average income is $50,831, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 71
- Low Temperature: 29
- Average Temperature: 50.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 85 days of rain, 37 days of snow and 242 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year
- The crime rate is 0.85 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.35 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.4 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.1 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.14 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 71.0, Moderate Days 3.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
6.5 miles awayCity Market
7.7 miles awaySafeway
7.7 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Penrose
6.0 miles awayCañon City - 4th & Royal Gorge - Eastbound
8.0 miles awayCañon City - 4th & Royal Gorge - Westbound
8.0 miles awayPueblo West
19.3 miles awayBanks
High Country Community Bank
7.0 miles awayBank of the San Juans
7.4 miles awayPueblo Bank & Trust
7.8 miles awayGreat Western Bank
7.8 miles awaySunflower Bank
7.9 miles awayHospitals
St. Thomas More Hospital
8.1 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
7.7 miles awayDentists
Jared M. Smith Dentistry
7.9 miles awayParks
Florence Mountain Park
7.4 miles awayOld Harrison Park
7.5 miles awayCentennial Park
7.8 miles awayVeterans Park
8.0 miles awayRudd Park
8.0 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Culture
Skyline Theater
7.9 miles awayFremont Center for the Arts
8.1 miles awayPendarvis Art Studio
20.9 miles awayRestaurants
IHOP
6.2 miles awayGooseberry Patch Restaurant
6.9 miles awayBunkhouse Burgers
7.4 miles awayEl Alazan
7.5 miles awayVillage Inn
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