Last verified: October 2026
Residences At Vantage Point is a 44-bed licensed nursing home in Columbia, Howard County. This page sets out its official federal record -- CMS star ratings, survey findings, staffing and fines -- next to its Maryland license.
| OHCQ license # | 13009 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 44 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 44 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 23 (53% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | COLUMBIA VANTAGE HOUSE CORPORATION |
| Chain | LIFE CARE SERVICES (43 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | September 29, 2003 |
| CMS certification number | 215344 |
| Address | 5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD 21044 (Howard County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 992-1100 |
What is Residences At Vantage Point's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Residences At Vantage Point 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 5 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 (2 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Residences At Vantage Point on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Residences At Vantage Point, on March 19, 2026, produced 9 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies (2), Resident Rights Deficiencies (2), Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard |
| March 19, 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 |
| March 19, 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard |
| March 19, 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| March 19, 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| March 19, 2026 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard |
| March 19, 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard |
| March 19, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| March 19, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
How well is Residences At Vantage Point staffed?
Residences At Vantage Point reports 4.85 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 1.29 registered-nurse hours and 2.56 nurse-aide hours; the median for Howard County nursing homes is 4.15 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 1.09 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 9% and RN turnover 14%. 2 administrator(s) left in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Residences At Vantage Point in the last three years.
How does Residences At Vantage Point compare with other nursing homes near Columbia?
By size, Residences At Vantage Point ranks 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lorien Health Systems - Columbia | Columbia | 205 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 19 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Columbia.
What should families ask before choosing Residences At Vantage Point?
Start from Residences At Vantage Point's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Short-stay quality (5 stars) and long-stay quality (2 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 Residences At Vantage Point a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Residences At Vantage Point is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 13009 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 5 stars overall by CMS | Rated by Baltimore Senior Advisor |
| Medicare | 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.
