Friends Nursing Home
17340 Quaker Lane · Sandy Spring, MD · 20860 · 3019247531
82 certified beds Non profit - Church related Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.94 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 18% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 8 · $22,965 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2025
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.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2021
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 3, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 3, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B May 20, 2021
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected July 3, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2019
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.
Corrected January 15, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 15, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B November 21, 2019
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected January 15, 2020 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B November 21, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 15, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $3,904 |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $3,496 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $3,208 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $2,857 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $2,447 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $2,098 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $1,810 |
| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215211 · certified since January 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.