Residences at Vantage Point
5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD 21044
Residences at Vantage Point is a nursing home in Columbia, Maryland. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (410) 992-1100
- Last standard health inspection
- March 19, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 44
- Residents per day, on average
- 23.4
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Columbia Vantage House Corporation
- Chain
- Life Care Services
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Maryland average (26 vs 52).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
9 citations
Health inspection on March 19, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.
Citation F0710. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 19, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2026.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 3 times since 2019.
Citation K0100. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2026.
Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2026.
Citation K0331. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2026.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0923 2 times since 2019.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
6 citations
Health inspection on December 13, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2025.
Citation F0583. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0610 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2025.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 13, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.
Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2019.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
11 citations
Health inspection on December 5, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2020.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2020.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2020.
Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2020.
Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2020.
Citation F0642. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2020.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2020.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2020.
Citation F0732. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2020.
Citation F0943. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2020.
Citation F0947. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2020.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 5, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2020.
Citation K0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2020.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2020.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2020.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- LIFE CARE SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2000
- CAREY, PIERCEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/15/2023
- HITCHCOCK, ALEXISOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/16/2023
- LAZRIS, ANDREWOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2010
Questions
When was Residences at Vantage Point last inspected?
CMS lists March 19, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Residences at Vantage Point have?
CMS lists 26 health citations since December 5, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Residences at Vantage Point been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Residences at Vantage Point?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Residences at Vantage Point a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.