Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Lorien Health Systems - Columbia
6334 Cedar Lane · Columbia, MD 21044 · 205 certified beds
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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
2.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (53)
Records from October 2019 to January 2026.
July 12, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2024.
July 12, 2024
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2024.
July 12, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 22, 2024.
July 12, 2024
Tag F0684Provide 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 August 25, 2024.
July 12, 2024
Tag F0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2024.
July 12, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2024.
July 12, 2024
Tag F0812Procure 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 August 25, 2024.
July 12, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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 August 25, 2024.
July 12, 2024
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2024.
July 12, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard 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 August 25, 2024.
October 4, 2019
Tag F0688Provide 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2019.
October 4, 2019
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2019.
October 4, 2019
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2019.
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.
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.
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