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HomeMarylandFriends Nursing Home

Friends Nursing Home

17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 208603019247531
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
82
certified
8 fine(s) totaling $22,965

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 82 certified beds with an average of 65.3 residents per day (80% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected May 14, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $22,965 across 8 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.03 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 18.6%

Friends Nursing Home is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sandy Spring, Maryland with 82 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. The facility scored above average compared to Maryland facilities.

Beds
82
Avg Residents/Day
65.3
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1990
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Montgomery
Last Inspection
May 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
40.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (17)

F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: May 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: May 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: May 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: May 20, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: May 20, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0730Minimal Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: May 20, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0551Minimal Harm

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Survey: Nov 21, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Nov 21, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Nov 21, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Nov 21, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$22,965
Number of Fines
8
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
8

Penalty History

FineOct 10, 2023
$1,810
FineOct 17, 2023
$2,098
FineOct 23, 2023
$2,447
FineOct 30, 2023
$2,857
FineSep 18, 2023
$3,145
FineNov 6, 2023
$3,208
FineNov 13, 2023
$3,496
FineNov 20, 2023
$3,904

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.40 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.90 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.73 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.03 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.05 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.21 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
18.6%
RN Turnover
18.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ANTHONY, KENDALLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 1, 2015
BELL, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2016
GIBIAN, BARBARACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2016
HARRINGTON, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2012
JOYNER, CARLOTTACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2013
MESSENGER, RACHELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2014
MYER, MARGARETCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2015
PARDOE, LINDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 1, 2013
SHOOK, MEGANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2007
SMALLWOOD, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 1, 2014
STANZIONE, EILEENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 1, 2015
WRIGHT, ALANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 1, 2009
RUFF, VIRGINIACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 4, 2012
HARRINGTON, KEVINW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 1, 2012
RUFF, VIRGINIAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Friends Nursing Home?▾
Friends Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Friends Nursing Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Friends Nursing Home had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 14, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $22,965 across 8 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Friends Nursing Home?▾
Friends Nursing Home provides 4.03 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours, 0.90 LPN hours, and 2.40 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 18.6%.
How many beds does Friends Nursing Home have?▾
Friends Nursing Home has 82 certified beds with an average of 65.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 80% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Friends Nursing Home?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Sandy Spring, Maryland with an average rating of 4/5. You can compare all facilities on the Sandy Spring nursing homes page.