Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home

    903 Moore Dr, Florence, CO, 81226
    4.1 · 9 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Attentive hardworking staff, excellent care

    I can't say enough - this facility gave my father the best, most respectful care during his post-surgery rehab. The outstanding, cheerful staff (kitchen, CNAs, RNs, doctors) were hardworking and often took double shifts and extra duties during lockdown. He was well cared for and happy, and my family and I are deeply grateful for their attentive, helpful service.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.11 · 9 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      4.1
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Outstanding staff
    • Attentive clinical staff (CNAs, RNs, doctors)
    • Caring kitchen/dining staff
    • Respectful treatment of residents
    • Excellent physical rehabilitation services
    • Cheerful and helpful staff
    • Hardworking workforce
    • Outstanding facility environment
    • Positive family satisfaction and gratitude
    • Excellent service overall

    Cons

    • Staffing strain (double shifts and extra duties)
    • Facility lockdowns/restricted access
    • Potential staff overwork/burnout implied

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with repeated emphasis on exceptional staff performance and high-quality care. Multiple reviewers described the staff as outstanding, cheerful, helpful, and hardworking, and family members expressed gratitude and satisfaction with the attention their loved ones received. The facility itself is referred to as outstanding, and reviewers consistently report a positive overall experience, indicating that the home is meeting or exceeding expectations for many residents and families.

    Care quality is a dominant theme. Reviews explicitly call out attentive care from a range of care providers — CNAs, RNs, doctors, and kitchen staff — suggesting coordinated attention across clinical and support roles. Several comments highlight respectful treatment of residents and describe individuals as being well cared for, with family members noting their loved ones were happy there. One reviewer specifically mentioned successful physical rehabilitation after surgery, which points to effective therapy and clinical services in addition to routine care.

    Staff characteristics and culture come through strongly. Words like cheerful, hardworking, pleasant, and helpful recur, portraying a compassionate and engaged workforce. Reviewers praise specific aspects of staff performance such as attentiveness and respect. The presence of gratitude from family members and statements like "loved the staff" reinforce a sense of strong interpersonal care and positive relationships between staff, residents, and families.

    Facility and ancillary services receive positive mentions as well. The facility is called outstanding, and kitchen staff are included among the attentive personnel, implying satisfactory dining and food-service interactions. Although reviews do not provide detailed descriptions of activities or programming, the consistently favorable remarks about environment and service suggest an overall supportive setting for residents.

    Notable operational concerns are present but limited in scope within these summaries. Several reviewers mention double shifts, extra duties, and lockdowns. These remarks suggest episodes of staffing strain and operational restrictions (for example, pandemic-related lockdowns or other access limitations) that affected staffing schedules and potentially resident interactions. While reviewers did not dwell on quality declines, these indicators point to increased workload and the potential for staff overwork or burnout, which is an area for management attention to sustain quality over time.

    In summary, the reviews paint a picture of a facility with strong, compassionate staff and solid clinical and rehabilitative services, producing high family satisfaction and positive resident experiences. The physical environment and ancillary services are also viewed favorably. The primary cautionary notes are operational pressures manifested as double shifts, extra duties, and lockdowns; these are the main negative patterns mentioned and warrant monitoring to ensure staff wellbeing and continuity of excellent care. Overall, the balance of commentary is decidedly positive, with quality of care and staff demeanor as the most frequently praised and distinguishing features.

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    About Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home

    Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home is dedicated to providing high-quality care for veterans in need of nursing services. The facility offers a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of veterans, including skilled nursing care, rehabilitative therapy, and specialized memory care programs. With a staff of experienced healthcare professionals, residents at Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home receive personalized care and attention to help them maintain their health and well-being.

    One of the key features of Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home is its focus on creating a supportive and nurturing environment for residents. The facility's staff members are trained to provide compassionate care to veterans, ensuring that they feel respected and valued at all times. In addition to medical care, the facility also offers social activities and wellness programs to help residents stay engaged and active.

    The facility is designed to be a comfortable and inviting place for veterans to call home. Spacious common areas, landscaped grounds, and comfortable living spaces provide a welcoming environment for residents to relax and socialize. The facility also offers amenities such as on-site dining, housekeeping services, and transportation assistance to help make daily life easier for residents.

    Overall, Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home is committed to providing veterans with the highest standard of care in a supportive and compassionate environment. By offering a range of services and amenities tailored to meet the unique needs of veterans, the facility helps residents live their best life possible in a comfortable and caring setting.

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