Last verified: October 2026
Lorien Health Systems - Columbia is a 205-bed licensed nursing home in Columbia, Howard County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 13005 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 205 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 205 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 197 (96% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | LORIEN NURSING & REHAB CTR INC. |
| Chain | LORIEN HEALTH SERVICES (8 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | January 1, 1978 |
| CMS certification number | 215112 |
| Address | 6334 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044 (Howard County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 531-5300 |
What is Lorien Health Systems - Columbia's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Lorien Health Systems - Columbia 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Howard County nursing homes is 3.5.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (3 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Lorien Health Systems - Columbia on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Lorien Health Systems - Columbia, on January 14, 2026, produced 19 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (5), Resident Rights Deficiencies (4), Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (3). Scope/severity runs from A (isolated, no actual harm) to L (widespread immediate jeopardy); G and above mean residents were harmed.
| Survey | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope/severity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| January 14, 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard |
| January 14, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| January 14, 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| January 14, 2026 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard |
| January 14, 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard |
| January 14, 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| January 14, 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| January 14, 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
| January 14, 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| January 14, 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| January 14, 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard |
| January 14, 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| January 14, 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
How well is Lorien Health Systems - Columbia staffed?
Lorien Health Systems - Columbia reports 4.10 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.88 registered-nurse hours and 2.13 nurse-aide hours; the median for Howard County nursing homes is 4.15 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.66 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 44% and RN turnover 28%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
Has Lorien Health Systems - Columbia been fined by CMS?
Yes. CMS records 1 fine(s) totaling $16,042 for Lorien Health Systems - Columbia in the last three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2024 | Fine | $16,042 |
How does Lorien Health Systems - Columbia compare with other nursing homes near Columbia?
By size, Lorien Health Systems - Columbia ranks 1 of 6 nursing homes in Howard County; the table compares it with nearby facilities on CMS rating and the deficiencies cited at each one's latest survey.
| Facility | City | Beds | CMS overall | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residences At Vantage Point | Columbia | 44 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 9 |
| The Lutheran Village At Miller's Grant | Ellicott City | 16 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 3 |
| Encore At Turf Valley | Ellicott City | 91 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 9 |
| Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge | Elkridge | 70 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 13 |
| Ellicott City Healthcare Center | Ellicott City | 182 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 44 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Columbia.
What should families ask before choosing Lorien Health Systems - Columbia?
Read the CMS record for Lorien Health Systems - Columbia first, then tour at a mealtime and on a weekend, and ask the questions its own data raises.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the January 14, 2026 survey's 19 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask what led to the federal fine and how the issue was corrected.
- Short-stay quality (5 stars) and long-stay quality (3 stars) differ; ask which unit your parent would be on.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Lorien Health Systems - Columbia a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Lorien Health Systems - Columbia is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 13005 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 2 stars overall by CMS | Rated by Baltimore Senior Advisor |
| Medicare and Medicaid | Free of charge -- Medicare covers only qualifying skilled stays |
Source: OHCQ long-term care directory (as of September 30, 2026); CMS Care Compare provider, deficiency and penalty data (release October 1, 2026). CMS record.
