Lorien Columbia in Columbia, MD has an overall 2-star rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 3-star quality measures. It reported 4.14 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, just above the 4.1 federal benchmark, and had $16,042 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: January 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $16,042recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1442.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.86
Licensed practical nurses
1.11
Nurse aides
2.18
Weekend nursing
3.81
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 26%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8.2%5.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.9%2%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%7.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%0.7%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
10.1%7.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
41.5%27.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
60.7%19.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.3%14.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.4%15.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.9%2.5%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.5%98%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.7%98.2%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide effective staff training and communication for direct care workers. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 941 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure staff got the needed behavior health training based on the facility’s own needs. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 949 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,042 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 25 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $16,042 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 12, 2024
$16,042
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LORIEN HEALTH SERVICES · 8 homes · 3.8 stars avg
Occupancy
191.7 residents on an average day (94% of 205 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 48 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.