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Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home

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0903 Moore Drive
Florence, CO 81226
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Type of Ownership Government - State
Participates in Medicare? Yes
Participates in Medicaid? Yes
Certified Beds 105
Continuing Care? No
Resident Council? Yes
Family Council? Yes
Multi-Home Chain? No
Located in a Hospital? No
Special Focus Facility? No

View:    Health Inspections  |  Quality Measures  |  Staffing  |  Fire Inspections

Health Inspections  

Most Recent Inspection: 11/03/2010

Date of last standard health inspection: 11/03/2010
Quality Indicator Survey No
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 12/01/2010 - 11/30/2011
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home: 7
Average number of Health Deficiencies in CO: 12
Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: 8
Range of Health Deficiencies in CO: 0 - 49
Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 11/03/2010 12/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 11/03/2010 12/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Mistreatment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. 11/03/2010 12/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. 11/03/2010 12/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. 11/03/2010 12/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. 11/03/2010 12/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Assessment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. 11/03/2010 12/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 08/13/2009

Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 08/13/2009 10/01/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. 08/13/2009 10/01/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. 08/13/2009 10/01/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Mistreatment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. 08/13/2009 10/01/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Make sure that residents are well nourished. 08/13/2009 00/00/0000 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. 08/13/2009 10/01/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. 08/13/2009 10/01/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. 08/13/2009 10/01/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 07/02/2008

Environmental Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. 07/02/2008 08/22/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. 07/02/2008 08/15/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pattern
Mistreatment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. 07/02/2008 08/12/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Quality Care Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. 07/02/2008 08/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. 07/02/2008 08/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Assessment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. 07/02/2008 08/11/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. 07/02/2008 08/08/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Nursing Home Staffing  

Information comes from data that the nursing home reports to its state agency. It contains the nursing home staffing hours for a two-week period prior to the time of the state inspection. CMS receives this data and converts it into the number of staff hours per resident per day.

National Average Average in CO Golden Living Center, Asheville
RN Staff Only1 N/A N/A 5 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents 86 74 83
Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours
per Resident per Day 		1 hour 29 minutes 1 hour 37 minutes 1 hour 49 minutes
RN Hours
per Resident per Day 		40 minutes 51 minutes 1 hour 10 minutes
LPN/LVN Hours
per Resident per Day 		49 minutes 45 minutes 39 minutes
CNA Hours
per Resident per Day 		2 hours 25 minutes 2 hours 18 minutes 2 hours 54 minutes

1 The star rating a nursing home received for the information it provided about its Registered Nurse (RN) staffing. RNs have between 2 and 6 years of education.

Quality Measures  

Information comes from data that the nursing home reports to its state agency. It contains the nursing home staffing hours for a two-week period prior to the time of the state inspection. CMS receives this data and converts it into the number of staff hours per resident per day.

Long-Term Residents

Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 3%
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 7%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 5%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 1%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 1%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 40%

Short-Term Residents

Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5%
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 90+%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain 5%
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium 2%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores Not Available
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 89%

Fire Safety Inspections

Lists the fire safety requirements that the nursing home failed to meet. Fire safety results are not included in the nursing home's Overall Rating.

Most Recent Inspection: 11/23/2010

Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas partially sprinklered
Date of last standard fire safety inspection: 11/23/2010
Dates of Complaint Investigations: 12/01/2010 - 11/30/2011
Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: 3
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in CO: 7
Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: 4
Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in CO: 0 - 13
Electrical Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. 11/23/2010 12/15/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes. 11/23/2010 11/23/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. 11/23/2010 12/16/2010 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 09/04/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. 09/04/2009 10/15/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes. 09/04/2009 10/15/2009 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated

Inspection, 07/31/2008

Building Service Equipment Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. 07/31/2008 08/04/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Electrical Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. 07/31/2008 08/01/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. 07/31/2008 08/01/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Hazardous Area Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. 07/31/2008 08/08/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes. 07/31/2008 08/19/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. 07/31/2008 08/01/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated
Smoking Regulations Deficiencies
Deficiency Inspection Date Correction Date Level of Harm Residents Affected
posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed. 07/31/2008 09/12/2008 Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Isolated