Friends Nursing Home
17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 · (301) 924-7531
For profit - Limited Liability company · 82 certified beds
Friends Nursing Home has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 6 citations (the Maryland average is 17). It was fined 8 times in the last three years, $22,965 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 26, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.May 26, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 26, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.May 26, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.May 26, 2026 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 26, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 26, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.May 26, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 14, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 8, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 8, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $3,904November 20, 2023
- Fine of $3,496November 13, 2023
- Fine of $3,208November 6, 2023
- Fine of $2,857October 30, 2023
- Fine of $2,447October 23, 2023
- Fine of $2,098October 17, 2023
- Fine of $1,810October 10, 2023
- Fine of $3,145September 18, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maryland average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.94 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.74 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.86 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.34 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 15.3% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 82 |
| Average residents per day | 64.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Brooke Grove Rehab. & Nsg Ctr Sandy Spring · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Maplewood Park Place Bethesda · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Montcare at Bethesda Bethesda · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oak Manor Burtonsville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase Chevy Chase · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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