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Residences at Vantage Point
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Columbia, MD
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Residences at Vantage Point

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Columbia, MD
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5400 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 View map
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Overview of Residences at Vantage Point

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Residences at Vantage Point in Columbia, MD, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living pairs private housing with community amenities, while assisted living helps with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Secured memory care provides supervision for individuals living with dementia, home care delivers direct support, and 24-hour skilled nursing handles complex health needs.

Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts across the 44-bed community suit single occupants or couples. On-site rehabilitation provides therapy services locally, and respite care offers short-term stays for family caregivers. Daily nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 33 minutes per resident.

Residents have access to an art studio, movie theater, pub, marketplace, bistro, and fitness center. Pets are welcome, and a walk score of 52 enables non-driving residents to manage certain errands on foot nearby. Accepted payment options include Medicare and private pay.

Prospective residents looking for a full continuum of senior care can contact Residences at Vantage Point to set up a tour.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 56.6% Above MD avg. ▲ 56.6% Above MD avg.MD average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 39.0% Above MD avg. ▲ 39.0% Above MD avg.MD average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 55.2% Above MD avg. ▲ 55.2% Above MD avg.MD average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 27.5% Above MD avg. ▲ 27.5% Above MD avg.MD average: 3.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Maryland averages

Rank #12 / 120Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 12th out of 120 nursing homes we track in Maryland for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Maryland average, with a ranking across 120 Maryland facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Total nursing care Info This nursing home is ranked 12th out of 120 nursing homes we track in Maryland for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

5h 33m

43% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
1h 39m
+103% State avg: 49m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
1h 0m
+10% State avg: 55m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 53m
+34% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
5h 5m
+47% State avg: 3h 28m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
7m
+33% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
1h 16m
+105% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 28m per day

All 6 underlying metrics are above the state average

Standout metric: Weekend RN is +105% above Maryland average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 44 Rank #115 / 141Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 115th out of 141 nursing homes we track in Maryland for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maryland facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #5 / 41Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 5th out of 41 nursing homes we track in Maryland for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Maryland facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
36 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #66 / 160Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 66th out of 160 nursing homes we track in Maryland for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maryland facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
52 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #89 / 93Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 89th out of 93 nursing homes we track in Maryland for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maryland average, with its Statewide rank out of 93. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
44.1% This home usually has availability

Based on residents per day and 44 beds.

Lower than the Maryland average: 82.9%
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
19

Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Aug 2026)

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
102 days

About this community

License Details

CMS Certification Number215344

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Additional Services

3 services
Respite Care
Housekeeping Services
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Movie Theater
Bar
Bistro
Fitness Center
Arts Studio
Marketplace
ActivitiesRecreational Activities
Specific ProgramsAssisted Living Memory Support, Continuing Care, Exercise Programs

Room Accommodations

Building TypeHigh-rise
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

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This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ. Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file — covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification surveys.

Inspection History

In Maryland, the Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality is the state agency that conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports for all assisted living and nursing facilities.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 21 citations 3 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Maryland state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2018 vs. Maryland state average
Overall vs. MD average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Maryland average:
• Total citations (56% below)
• Citations per inspection (36% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMD Averagevs. MD Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2148.0 This facility has 56% fewer total citations than a typical Maryland nursing home (21 vs. MD avg 48).↓ 56% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 7.011.0 This facility has 36% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Maryland nursing home (7 vs. MD avg 11).↓ 36% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMD Averagevs. MD Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 35.0 This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Maryland average (3 vs. MD avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer
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CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2019 · 7 years of data

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Total health inspections 3

Maryland average 4.4

Last Health inspection on Mar 2026

Total health citations
26 Rank #19 / 122Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 19th out of 122 nursing homes we track in Maryland for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Maryland State average, with a ranking across all 122 MD facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Maryland average 52

Citations per inspection
8.67 Rank #37 / 122Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 37th out of 122 nursing homes we track in Maryland for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Maryland mean across 122 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Maryland average 11.76

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

24 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 26 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.4

Serious health citations
0
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.5

0 critical citations Maryland average: 0.4
0 serious citations Maryland average: 0.5
26 moderate citations Maryland average: 49.8
0 minor citations Maryland average: 1.3
Citations history (last 7 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Mar 19, 2026
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Mar 19, 2026
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 19, 2026
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 19, 2026
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 55
Employees 44
Contractors 11
Average shift 6.4 hours
20% worse than Maryland average
Maryland average: 8 hours Maryland average shift: 8 hoursSee full Maryland ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 9,981

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 10 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 9 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 19 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

8.5%

845 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant190194,12192100%7.1
Registered Nurse100101,77192100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse9091,2028592%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1014806065%8
Dental Services Staff1014725964%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2024545257%8.2
Administrator1014445762%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0223665661%6.4
Other Dietary Services Staff1011933033%6.4
Speech Language Pathologist0221446571%1.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331396267%2.1
Physical Therapy Aide0221355964%2.2
Qualified Social Worker011504043%1.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant011122325%0.5
19 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 92%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 65%
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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.5
32% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 11.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.1
15% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 22.4

Long-stay resident measures
Average Maryland avg: 3.7 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.7%
13% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 20.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 20.6%
17% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 25.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.9%
21% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.4%
25% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.0%
44% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 10.2%
55% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 22.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 44.1%
220% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 13.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.4%
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 92.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Maryland avg: 3.7 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.7%
18% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 79.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.7%
149% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.6%
17% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 80.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 5.4%
75% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 21.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 4.5%
55% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 9.9%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 56.4%
5% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 57.9%
14% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

80% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 17 days

Private pay

20% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 years

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.8M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$16.6M
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.8M Rank #102 / 104Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 102nd out of 104 nursing homes we track in Maryland. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Maryland average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$16.6M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$16.8M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #34 / 104Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 34th out of 104 nursing homes we track in Maryland. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Maryland average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$8.5M 176.4% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #6 / 104Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 6th out of 104 nursing homes we track in Maryland. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Maryland average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$12.9M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$21.4M
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Pierce Carey

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 215344

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (80% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 17 days.

Admissions
64 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 80%
Private pay 20%
Discharges
84 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 53%
Private pay 47%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

Managed by Bruce P. Martin

Executive Director

Bruce P. Martin is a retired lawyer and former Division Chief in the Maryland attorney general’s office. He served as Executive Director of the Montgomery County Merit System Protection Board and has extensive experience in government legal counsel roles. Mr. Martin holds degrees from the University of Maryland College Park and the University of Chicago Law School and has been a director since 2014.

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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Maryland average is: 50.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Residences at Vantage Point ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Columbia (Town Center)
44
Facility 44
MD AVG 108
Rank #115 / 141
44.1%
Facility 44.1%
MD AVG 82.9%
Rank #89 / 93
-47%
5.55
Facility 5.55
MD AVG 3.88
Rank #12 / 120
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +32%+43%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 122
26
Facility 26
MD AVG 52.0
Rank #19 / 122
8.7
Facility 8.7
MD AVG 11.8
Rank #37 / 122
-19-
52
Facility 52
MD AVG 45
Rank #66 / 160
Pierce Carey
$4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MD AVG $18.3M
Rank #102 / 104
$8.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #34 / 104
176.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 176.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #6 / 104
215344
Lorien Columbia ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
HOS
RC
SNF
Columbia (Hickory Ridge)
205
Facility 205
MD AVG 108
Rank #7 / 141
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
MD AVG 82.9%
Rank #23 / 93
+13%
3.90
Facility 3.90
MD AVG 3.88
Rank #39 / 120
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -21%+1%
$16.0k
Facility $16.0k
MD AVG $53.4k
Rank #92 / 122
53
Facility 53
MD AVG 52.0
Rank #74 / 122
13.3
Facility 13.3
MD AVG 11.8
Rank #79 / 122
1192-
52
Facility 52
MD AVG 45
Rank #66 / 160
Michele Collison
$30.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $30.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MD AVG $18.3M
Rank #10 / 104
$15.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $15.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #11 / 104
49.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 49.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #33 / 104
215112

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other MD nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Residences at Vantage Point is located in Columbia, Maryland.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maryland.

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Community Options Waiver

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Maryland resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
MD

High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Senior Care Program

Maryland Senior Care

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $11,000 individual
MD

Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (~5 trips/month) Case management

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.
Asset Limits $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.
MD

Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Benefits
24/7 nursing care Meals Therapy Medications (unlimited per medical need)

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy

Age 62+
General Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$34,000/year individual, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
MD

Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.

Benefits
Personal care Meals 24-hour supervision (up to $1,500/month subsidy typical)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maryland VA Aid and Attendance

Age —
General Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits $155,356 net worth limit
MD

High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Age 65+
General Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.
Income Limits (2025) $48,560/year individual, 300% FPL
Asset Limits None specified.
MD

Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.

Benefits
Up to $40/month premium subsidy Reducing drug costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
Income Limits (2025) $2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).
Asset Limits $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
MD

Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.

Benefits
Covers premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B) Co-pays Deductibles

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); spend-down available.
Asset Limits $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MD

Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (hours vary, typically 20-30/week) Chores Nurse supervision

Frequently Asked Questions about Residences at Vantage Point

What neighborhood is Residences at Vantage Point in?

Residences at Vantage Point is in the Town Center neighborhood of Columbia.

Is Residences at Vantage Point in a walkable area?

Residences at Vantage Point has a walk score of 52. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Residences at Vantage Point?

Residences at Vantage Point's occupancy is 44.1%.

How long has Residences at Vantage Point been in business?

Residences at Vantage Point has been operating for approximately 36 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Residences at Vantage Point?

Yes, Residences at Vantage Point allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the overall rating for Residences at Vantage Point?

Residences at Vantage Point received a 5-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

How many beds does Residences at Vantage Point have?

Residences at Vantage Point has 44 beds.

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