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Residences at Vantage Point

Skilled nursing facility

5400 Vantage Point Road
Columbia, MD 21044

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-MD-215344-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Columbia, MD
Record Period
2019–2026
Source Documents
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 3 inspections from December 2019 to March 2026, state surveyors documented 26 findings at Residences at Vantage Point; 26 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections
3
2019–2026, standard
Findings
26
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
26
Of 26 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
0
No fines or payment denials in the window

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2019: 11 findings across 1 inspection1120191 inspection2020: 0 findings across 0 inspections020200 inspections2021: 0 findings across 0 inspections020210 inspections2022: 0 findings across 0 inspections020220 inspections2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 inspections2024: 6 findings across 1 inspection620241 inspection2025: 0 findings across 0 inspections020250 inspections2026: 9 findings across 1 inspection92026*1 inspection2019: 11 findings across 1 inspection1120191 insp.2020: 0 findings across 0 inspections020200 insp.2021: 0 findings across 0 inspections020210 insp.2022: 0 findings across 0 inspections020220 insp.2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 insp.2024: 6 findings across 1 inspection620241 insp.2025: 0 findings across 0 inspections020250 insp.2026: 9 findings across 1 inspection92026*1 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
20191110
2020000
2021000
2022000
2023000
2024160
2025000
2026190

What the Record Shows

  • 26 of 26 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
  • 1 visit in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, March 19, 2026, recorded 9 findings (most serious: Level E).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2026

    Standard health inspection

    9 findings

    • F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 17, 2026
    • F578Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 17, 2026
    • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 17, 2026
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 17, 2026
    • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 17, 2026
    • F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 17, 2026
    • F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 17, 2026
    • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 17, 2026
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 17, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2024

    Standard health inspection

    6 findings

    The same visit included a complaint investigation.

    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2019

    Standard health inspection

    11 findings

    • F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 1, 2020
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 1, 2020
    • F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 1, 2020
    • F625Notify 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 1, 2020
    • F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 1, 2020
    • F642Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 1, 2020
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 1, 2020
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 1, 2020
    • F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 1, 2020
    • F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 1, 2020
    • F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 1, 2020

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Investigating Alleged Violations, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F610 in December 2019 and December 2024. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192426F610 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Care Plans, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F656 in December 2019 and March 2026. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192426F656 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F657 in December 2019 and December 2024. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192426F657 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F880 in December 2024 and March 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192426F880 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?

    Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  2. 02

    How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?

    Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  3. 03

    How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?

    Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  4. 04

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  5. 05

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

  6. 06

    Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

    CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts December 5, 2019; anything earlier is not in it.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Maryland state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Maryland state survey agency

    Inspection Dec 5, 2019 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Maryland state survey agency

    Inspection Dec 13, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Maryland state survey agency

    Inspection Mar 19, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 215344

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowDecember 5, 2019 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before December 2019 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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