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Residences at Vantage Point

Columbia, Maryland · CCN 215344

16 surveys since 2011, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
57
Surveys
16
Harm or worse
0
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worseNone

No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file13/16

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
44
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
LIFE CARE SERVICES
County
Howard
Medicare-certified since
2003

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
4
Staffing
5
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=16, floor 20).

Last survey on record

Mar 19, 2026

235 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day5.184.75
Registered-nurse hours per resident day1.55—
Annual nurse turnover16.7%27.3%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2388.5%E27.7%F13.8%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 26 of the 57 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6102×

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • F6562×

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

  • F6572×

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

  • F8802×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F5581×

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Residences at Vantage Point, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 13, 2024

    Based on observations, interviews and facility record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure food handling practices were followed in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, ensure the dishwashing system met the required minimum temperatures and chemical concentration, ensure monitoring of dishwasher chemical concentration and food service equipment functioning, ensure thorough environmental cleaning of the kitchen, and ensure the monitoring of food temperatures and food storage. These deficient practices have the potential to affect all residents. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF756Mar 19, 2026

    Based on record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement policies and procedures for medication regimen reviews, as evidenced by 1) failing to ensure that pharmacist identified irregularities reviewed by the attending physician, along with the action taken or not taken including rationale, was documented in the resident's medical record, and 2) failing to ensure medication irregularities were identified during monthly medication regimen reviews. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF583Dec 13, 2024

    Based on observation and interview it was determined the facility failed to ensure privacy of protected health information was maintained for residents of the facility (#8, #16, #12, #122, #2, #3, #11, #14, #7, #1, #17). This was evident for 11 out of 21 residents during the facility's recertification/complaint survey. The findings include: On 12/11/24 at 3:13 PM surveyors observed an unlocked, unattended monitor screen in the resident hallway which displayed the photo images of 11 residents of the facility (#8, #16, #12, #122, #2, #3, #11, #14, #7, #1, and #17) with their medical record numbers listed next to their photo images. The monitor screen also displayed various tabs and applications. Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) #12's name was observed on the screen. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF578Mar 19, 2026

    Based on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to reveal evidence that the resident or resident representative was informed of their right to formulate an advanced directive, and failed to ensure that a current copy of a resident's advance directive was in the resident's medical record. This was evident for 3 (#5, #12, #4) of 11 residents reviewed for advanced directives. The findings include: Advanced Directive is a written instruction, such as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care, recognized under State law related to provision of health care when the individual are not able to make their own decisions. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF580Mar 19, 2026

    Based on record review and interview it was determine the facility staff failed to notify the physician when a resident was identified to have a significant weight loss. This was evident for 1(#13) of 5 residents reviewed for Nutrition.The findings include:Resident #13's medical record was reviewed on 3/10/26 at 1:12 PM. The resident's weight record in the EMR (Electronic Medical Record) revealed that on 12/5/25 the resident weighed 320 lbs.(pounds). No weights were recorded for January or February 2026. Resident #13's next documented weight was 3/4/26 by Staff #4 the MDS nurse. The resident's weight at that time was 281.8 lbs. It was checked and recorded again the next day 3/5/26, as 281.8 lbs. by Staff #6 an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). […]

Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 57 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Mar 19, 2026Standard9 findings
  • Dec 13, 2024Standard and complaint7 findings
  • Dec 5, 2019Standard and complaint11 findings
  • Jul 18, 2018Standard and complaint4 findings
  • Apr 20, 2017Standard and complaint4 findings
  • Feb 18, 2016Standard2 findings
  • May 28, 2015Complaint2 findings
  • Apr 23, 2015Complaint1 finding
Show the 8 earlier surveys
  • Jan 27, 2015Complaint2 findings
  • Nov 7, 2014Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 26, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 1, 2013—2 findings
  • Aug 30, 2012—3 findings
  • Feb 21, 2012—4 findings
  • Aug 12, 2011—1 finding
  • Feb 25, 2011—2 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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