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Residences at Vantage Point
5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD 21044 (opens Google Maps) · Howard County · (410) 964-5454· 44 certified beds · avg 19 residents/day · certified since Sep 29, 2003 · Medicare only — not Medicaid certified
Certified for Medicare only. Medicare pays for short rehabilitation stays, not for long-term care — and this facility cannot bill Medicaid, which is what most families rely on for a long stay. Ask what a long-term stay here would cost and how it would be paid for. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: LIFE CARE SERVICES (43 facilities, chain avg rating 4.1★)
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Mar 19, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
5.55
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 26 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems. F-0756
The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. F-0578
The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. F-0580
View all 26 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems. · F-0756 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · F-0578 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · F-0580 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility admitted a resident without a doctor's order, or did not make sure each resident stayed under a doctor's ongoing care. · F-0710 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · F-0757 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · F-0583 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint · F-0610 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · F-0558 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · F-0610 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. · F-0623 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave. · F-0625 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not reassess a resident after a significant change in their condition, such as a sudden decline in health. A full new assessment is required when a resident's condition changes in a major way. · F-0637 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make sure resident assessments were done by a qualified health professional. Assessments guide all of a resident's care, so the person doing them must be properly trained. · F-0642 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. · F-0732 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not train its staff on dementia care and on recognizing and reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation. · F-0943 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make sure its nurse aides had the skills needed to care for residents, including training in dementia care and abuse prevention. · F-0947 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 9).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2019
All citations: 11
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 9
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 9 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityMaryland averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 5.55
Maryland average: 3.83
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 1.66
Maryland average: 0.83
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 5.08
Maryland average: 3.43
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 5.55 | 3.83 | 3.95 | top 8% in Maryland; top 7% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.66 | 0.83 | 0.69 | top 6% in Maryland; top 3% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 5.08 | 3.43 | 3.50 | top 7% in Maryland; top 6% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 1.27 | 0.63 | 0.48 | top 5% in Maryland; top 3% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 16.7 | 40.2 | 45.8 | top 3% in Maryland; top 1% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 28.6 | 38.7 | 42.9 | top 26% in Maryland; top 26% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.18, RN 1.55, weekend 4.75.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (5.18 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balkin, Daniel | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Baloh, Brandan | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Bank of Ny Mellon | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/12/2007 |
| Barron, Steve | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Bednarzik, Barbara | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Bednarzik, Barbara | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Bruette, Leo | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| Carey, Pierce | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/15/2023 |
| Castellan, Susan | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2008 |
| Castellan, Susan | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Hitchcock, Alexis | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/16/2023 |
| Hitchcock, Alexis | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2025 |
| Imre, Victoria | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Lazris, Andrew | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2010 |
| Lazris, Andrew | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| Life Care Services LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2000 |
| Life Care Services LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/17/2025 |
| Martin, Bruce | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2015 |
| Martin, Bruce | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Miles, Frank | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
Showing 20 of 24 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 4 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Life Care Services — 43 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Burcham Hills Retirement Center — East Lansing, MI · overall 1/5
- Friendship Village — Kalamazoo, MI · overall 5/5
- The Birches at Trillium Woods — Plymouth, MN · overall 5/5
- Croasdaile Village — Durham, NC · overall 4/5
- Cypress Glen Retirement Community — Greenville, NC · overall 5/5
- The Cedars of Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, NC · overall 4/5
- The Rosewood Health Center — Raleigh, NC · overall 5/5
- The Stewart Health Center — Charlotte, NC · overall 2/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 42 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
- "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
- "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
- "Who would be my family member's attending doctor here, and how often would they be seen?"
- "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 17% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 24 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 117 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorien Health Systems - Columbia | 2.4 mi | Columbia, MD | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant | 3.3 mi | Ellicott City, MD | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Ellicott City Healthcare Center | 4.9 mi | Ellicott City, MD | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge | 5.5 mi | Elkridge, MD | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Encore at Turf Valley | 5.7 mi | Ellicott City, MD | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Summit Park | 6.5 mi | Catonsville, MD | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| St. Joseph's Nursing Home | 6.7 mi | Catonsville, MD | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Catonsville | 7.4 mi | Catonsville, MD | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Forest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr | 7.5 mi | Catonsville, MD | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 7.9 mi | Catonsville, MD | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Frederick Villa Healthcare | 8.4 mi | Catonsville, MD | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Ridgeway Rehab Center | 8.5 mi | Catonsville, MD | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 215344.
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