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
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
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.
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.
Doctors at Friends Nursing Home
7 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 ·