Residences at Vantage Point
5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD 21044 · (410) 992-1100
Non profit - Corporation · 44 certified beds
Residences at Vantage Point has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 9 citations (the Maryland average is 17). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 19, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.March 19, 2026 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.March 19, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.March 19, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 19, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 19, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.March 19, 2026 · F0710 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.March 19, 2026 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.March 19, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 19, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 13, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 13, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maryland average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.18 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.55 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.94 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.69 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 16.7% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 44 |
| Average residents per day | 19.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Lorien Health Systems - Columbia Columbia · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge Elkridge · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Lutheran Village At Miller's Grant Ellicott City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Encore at Turf Valley Ellicott City · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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