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Lorien Health Systems - Columbia

6334 Cedar Lane · Columbia, MD 21044 · 205 certified beds

(410) 531-5300

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About Lorien Health Systems - Columbia

Lorien Health Systems - Columbia is a nursing home in Columbia, Maryland. Its capacity is 205 beds, above the Howard County median of 70 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Lorien Health Services. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 53 citations, the most recent on January 14, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.10 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Columbia. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (53)

Records from October 2019 to January 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag 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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0756

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0679

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0697

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0550

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0658

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0609

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0610

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag 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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0847

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0628

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0657

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag 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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • January 14, 2026

    Tag F0692

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.

  • September 29, 2025

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 29, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (1)

Total fines: $16,042

  • July 12, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,042 against this nursing home on July 12, 2024.

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Staffing

4.10 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Lorien Health Services, a chain of 8 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.6 overall, 3.6 for health inspections, 3.6 for staffing, 2.9 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Maryland.

Nursing Homes

Maryland median$12,927/mo

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