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LORIEN HEALTH SYSTEMS - COLUMBIA

6334 CEDAR LANE, COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Score: 45 / 100

Lorien Health Systems - Columbia faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 45/100. The facility ranks in the 32th percentile among Maryland nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Lorien Health Systems - Columbia is near the national average, with 4.08 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 38 deficiencies at Lorien Health Systems - Columbia, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.08 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.84 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.14 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.10 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.73 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.59 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

38
Total Deficiencies
Jan 13, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 37 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Jan 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Jan 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity E
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Sep 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Sep 28, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Sep 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.5% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 28.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 10.2% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 18.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $16,042

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
205
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
29