ANALYSIS
Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Columbia, MD
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Summary Analysis of Nursing Homes in Columbia
The 10,000 foot view
Updated on January 5, 2025
This analysis is based on homes within a 25 mile radius of the city.
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Columbia has a total of 173 active skilled nursing facilities and 22,070 beds. Based on a recent US Census estimate of the population of Columbia of 103,991, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 4.71 persons in Columbia. There were 18,592 residents in nursing homes as January 5, 2025 for a city wide occupancy level of 84.24 percent. (Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Columbia has added 0 new beds and lost 0 existing beds over the past year.
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Columbia and a comparison to the state and national averages:
| Staffing Levels | City | State / National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.92 | 0.81 / 0.67 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.20 | 2.13 / 2.32 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.92 | 0.91 / 0.87 |
| All Staff | 4.04 | 3.85 / 3.85 |
State Analysis: Look here for the latest nursing home analysis for Maryland.
COVID-19 Infections in Columbia Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Columbia there were a total of 35 new cases and 35 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in Columbia
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
No homes were removed by CMS over the past twelve months.
Occupancy Percentages for Columbia Nursing Homes
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Columbia, MD. Occupancies levels for individual facilities will differ and can be found on the detail page for the specific nursing home.
Best and Worst Nursing Homes in Columbia
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Columbia based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations. It changes quicker than the overall rating.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Wilson Health Care Center 301 RUSSELL AVENUE GAITHERSBURG, MD |
34.67 |
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Pickersgill Retirement Community 615 CHESTNUT AVENUE TOWSON, MD |
12.00 |
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Sibley Mem Hosp Renaissance 5255 LOUGHBORO ROAD NW WASHINGTON, DC |
71.33 |
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Maplewood Park Place 9707 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD BETHESDA, MD |
9.33 |
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Sacred Heart Home Inc 5805 QUEENS CHAPEL ROAD HYATTSVILLE, MD |
44.67 |
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Future Care Capital Region 1051 BRIGHTSEAT ROAD LANDOVER, MD |
48.00 |
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Roland Park Place 830 WEST 40 STREET BALTIMORE, MD |
38.67 |
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Future Care Sandtown-Winchester 1000 NORTH GILMORE STREET BALTIMORE, MD |
36.00 |
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Residences at Vantage Point 5400 VANTAGE POINT ROAD COLUMBIA, MD |
32.67 |
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Ginger Cove 4000 RIVER CRESCENT DRIVE ANNAPOLIS, MD |
24.67 |
The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Columbia based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Adelphi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1801 METZEROTT ROAD ADELPHI, MD |
121.33 |
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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Loch Raven 8720 EMGE ROAD BALTIMORE, MD |
152.67 |
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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Alice Manor 2095 ROCKROSE AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD |
117.33 |
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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola 901 ARCOLA AVENUE SILVER SPRING, MD |
173.17 / |
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White Oak Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 6500 RIGGS ROAD HYATTSVILLE, MD |
197.67 |
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Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd 300 INTERNATIONAL CIRCLE COCKEYSVILLE, MD |
142.67 |
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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Baltimore Washington 313 HOSPITAL DRIVE GLEN BURNIE, MD |
115.33 |
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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor 7309 SECOND AVENUE SYKESVILLE, MD |
162.00 |
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Largo Nursing and Rehabiliation Center 600 LARGO ROAD GLENARDEN, MD |
352.50 / |
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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Catonsville 16 FUSTING AVENUE CATONSVILLE, MD |
194.00 |
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