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Friends Nursing Home

Excellent5-Star CMS Rating

17340 QUAKER LANE, Sandy Spring, MD 20860

82 Beds
Medicare Since 1990

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17340 QUAKER LANE
Sandy Spring, MD 20860

About Friends Nursing Home

Nursing home overview and details

Friends Nursing Home is an nursing home in Sandy Spring, MD, serving Montgomery County and the surrounding community. The facility has 82 certified beds with an average daily census of 65.3 residents.

Friends Nursing Home has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1990, bringing 36 years of experience in long-term care. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.

Friends Nursing Home has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Sandy Spring, MD, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating5/5 Stars
Certified Beds82
Avg. Residents/Day65.3
OwnershipNon profit - Church related
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCYes
CountyMontgomery
Affiliated Doctors7

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

5of 5

Excellent

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Friends Nursing Home has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Very Good

Quality Measures

Average

Staffing

Excellent

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Friends Nursing Home provides 3.94 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.77 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 18.3%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. Weekend staffing averages 3.96 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.77
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.94
Total Nurse Turnover Rate18.3%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.96

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Friends Nursing Home has received 8 fines totaling $22,965. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines8 ($22,965)
Total Penalties8

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About Friends Nursing Home

What is the CMS rating for Friends Nursing Home?

Friends Nursing Home has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Friends Nursing Home have?

Friends Nursing Home has 82 certified beds with an average daily census of 65.3 residents.

What type of facility is Friends Nursing Home?

Friends Nursing Home is a non profit - church related nursing home serving Montgomery County in Sandy Spring, MD.

How many doctors practice at Friends Nursing Home?

7 physicians are affiliated with Friends Nursing Home. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Friends Nursing Home have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Friends Nursing Home has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·