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Lorien Health Systems - Columbia

Nursing HomeColumbia, MDCMS 215112
55 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
2 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
205

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
192.6

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
55

*CMS

Inspections on file
8

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-01-14

*CMS

Citations

55 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0610Generalpotential for harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0686Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0757Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  • 0610Generalpotential for harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0552Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0711Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

  • 0730Generalpotential for harm

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0883Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • 0941Generalpotential for harm

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

  • 0949Generalpotential for harm

    Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

  • 0686Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  • 0791Generalpotential for harm

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0610Generalpotential for harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0740Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0557Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0625Generalpotential for harm

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

  • 0655Generalpotential for harm

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0211Generalpotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0223Generalpotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0321Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0324Generalpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0355Generalpotential for harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0923Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0688Generalpotential for harm

    Provide 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.

  • 0757Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0223Generalpotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0311Generalpotential for harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0321Generalno actual harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0363Generalno actual harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0911Generalno actual harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0923Generalno actual harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Lorien Health Systems - Columbia?
Lorien Health Systems - Columbia is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Columbia, MD, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 215112.
What is the CMS rating for Lorien Health Systems - Columbia?
Lorien Health Systems - Columbia has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Lorien Health Systems - Columbia have?
Lorien Health Systems - Columbia is certified for 205 beds. It serves an average of 192.6 residents per day.
How many citations does Lorien Health Systems - Columbia have?
Lorien Health Systems - Columbia has 55 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Lorien Health Systems - Columbia last inspected?
Lorien Health Systems - Columbia was last inspected on January 14, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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