Lorien Health Systems - Columbia
Columbia, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215112) · 205 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,042
Phone: (410) 531-5300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Lorien Health Systems - Columbia an overall rating of 2 stars, below the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Lorien Health Systems - Columbia reports 4.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.5%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,042.00 for Lorien Health Systems - Columbia, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status flagged for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Lorien Health Systems - Columbia is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, first approved in 1978. The facility is certified for 205 beds with an average daily census of 191.7 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Lorien Health Services chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lorien Health Systems - Columbia holds an overall rating of 2 stars, below the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 4.14 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 41.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,042.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data provided.
Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to the data provided, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is drawn solely from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports and rating updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which is below the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.5% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $16,042.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 205 beds and has an average daily census of 191.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Lorien Health Services chain, which has 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on 1978-01-01.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspection (2 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (410) 531-5300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at (410) 531-5300 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215112?state=MD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.