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Lorien Health Systems - Columbia
6334 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 205 beds, Lorien Health Systems - Columbia serves Columbia in Howard County, Maryland and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1978.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Maryland median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 53 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (25, 21, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 25.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $16K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 41.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Howard Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 53 | 40 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.9 | 59.1 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.5% | 46.2% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $16,042 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maryland average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 Jan 2026, 12 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×41 E ×6 F ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 29 Sep 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 29 Sep 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 29 Sep 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 29 Sep 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 29 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 29 Sep 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | F | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | F | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2019 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2019 |
| 4 Oct 2019 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2019 |
| 4 Oct 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2024 | Fine | $16,042 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.5%, RNs 25.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maryland median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 28.2% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 41.4% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.8% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.3% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr Inc.. Chain: Lorien Health Services (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Health Enterprises, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/1989 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Howard County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residences At Vantage Point | Columbia | 44 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 59.1 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| The Lutheran Village At Miller'S Grant | Ellicott City | 16 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 87.5 | — | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Encore At Turf Valley | Ellicott City | 91 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 36.3 | — | 14 May 2025 |
| Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge | Elkridge | 70 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 57.1 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Ellicott City Healthcare Centerabuse icon | Ellicott City | 182 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 110 | 60.4 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Howard County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lorien Health Systems - Columbia been cited for?
53 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maryland median is 45 per facility.
Has Lorien Health Systems - Columbia been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $16K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lorien Health Systems - Columbia compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lorien Health Systems - Columbia?
It is part of the Lorien Health Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Maryland Health Enterprises, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lorien Health Systems - Columbia last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.