Nursing Homes in ZIP 21044 (Columbia, MD)
The current CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes that serve ZIP 21044 in Columbia, MD, with an average overall star rating of 3.5 out of 5 among rated providers.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 21044
CMS data for ZIP 21044
The current data counts 2 nursing homess in ZIP 21044; 2 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at RESIDENCES AT VANTAGE POINT (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 249 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.66 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 27.1% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $16,042.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | RESIDENCES AT VANTAGE POINT (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 249 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $16,042 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.66 |
| Avg RN turnover | 27.1% |
What to weigh in ZIP 21044
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 21044, Columbia, MD, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LORIEN HEALTH SYSTEMS - COLUMBIA | 2.0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 205 | 191.7% | 25.6% | 1 |
| RESIDENCES AT VANTAGE POINT | 5.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 44 | 19.4% | 28.6% | 0 |
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About the data
This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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