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Friends Nursing Home
17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Friends Nursing Home, in Sandy Spring, Maryland, is certified for 82 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Maryland median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 10, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 23.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists 8 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $23K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 15.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Montgomery Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 40 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.2 | 39.8 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 15.3% | 34.8% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $22,965 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (34 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maryland average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 26 May 2026, 14 May 2025.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×3 F ×1 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 26 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 26 May 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 26 May 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 26 May 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 26 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 20 May 2021 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2021 |
| 20 May 2021 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2021 |
| 20 May 2021 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | B | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2023 | Fine | $3,904 | |
| 13 Nov 2023 | Fine | $3,496 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Fine | $3,208 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $2,857 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $2,447 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $2,098 | |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Fine | $1,810 | |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 15.3%, RNs 0.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maryland median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 32.0% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 45.5% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.9% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Friends House Retirement Community Inc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Montgomery County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Court Healthcare Cent. | Silver Spring | 60 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 46.7 | — | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Complete Care At Wheaton | Wheaton | 116 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 31.9 | — | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Hebrew Home of Greater Washington | Rockville | 558 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 5.6 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Ingleside At King Farm | Rockville | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 42.2 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Maplewood Park Place | Bethesda | 31 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 16.1 | — | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Montcare At Bethesda | Bethesda | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 23.3 | — | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Montcare At Potomac | Potomac | 168 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 12.5 | — | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Montgomery Village Care Center | Gaithersburg | 147 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 26.5 | — | 16 Apr 2025 |
All 34 facilities in Montgomery County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Friends Nursing Home been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maryland median is 45 per facility.
Has Friends Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $23K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Friends Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Friends Nursing Home?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Friends Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.