Lorien Health Systems - Columbia
6334 Cedar Lane · Columbia, MD · 21044 · 4105315300
205 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Lorien Health Services
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.15 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,042 |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
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.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
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.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
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.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 14, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 12, 2024 | Fine | $16,042 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215112 · certified since January 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.