Residences at Vantage Point
Nursing Home · Columbia, MD
CMS certification number215344
Contact & location
5400 Vantage Point RoadColumbia, MD 21044
Howard County
- Phone
- (410) 964-5454
- ZIP code
- 21044 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 44
- Residents per day
- 19.4 (44% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Columbia Vantage House Corporation
- Chain
- Life Care Services (43 facilities, avg 4.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- September 29, 2003
- Participates in
- Medicare
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.18 (state 3.87 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.55 (state 0.84 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.94 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.69 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.75 (state 3.47 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 16.7 (state 40.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 28.6 (state 38.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 19, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 9.0 (state 17.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 26 health · 18 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-19 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-19 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-19 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. F0710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-19 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-19 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2024-12-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-24 |
| 2024-12-13 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-24 |
| 2024-12-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-24 |
| 2024-12-13 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-24 |
| 2024-12-13 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-24 |
| 2024-12-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-24 |
| 2019-12-05 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-01 |
| 2019-12-05 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-01 |
| 2019-12-05 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-01 |
| 2019-12-05 | 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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-01 |
| 2019-12-05 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-01 |
| 2019-12-05 | Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. F0642 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-01 |
| 2019-12-05 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-01 |
| 2019-12-05 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-01 |
| 2019-12-05 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-01 |
| 2019-12-05 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-01 |
| 2019-12-05 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-01 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Ny Mellon (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hitchcock, Alexis (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lazris, Andrew (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Balkin, Daniel (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baloh, Brandan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barron, Steve (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bednarzik, Barbara (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bruette, Leo (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Castellan, Susan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Imre, Victoria (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martin, Bruce (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miles, Frank (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Romano, Carol (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thomas, Virginia (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wade, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bednarzik, Barbara (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Castellan, Susan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martin, Bruce (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thomas, Virginia (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carey, Pierce (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hitchcock, Alexis (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lazris, Andrew (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Residences at Vantage Point?
Residences at Vantage Point has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Maryland.
How many beds does Residences at Vantage Point have?
It has 44 certified beds and cares for about 19 residents per day.
Has Residences at Vantage Point been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Residences at Vantage Point?
It is part of Life Care Services and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Residences at Vantage Point?
(410) 964-5454. The facility is located at 5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD 21044.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.