Friends Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Sandy Spring, MD
CMS certification number215211
Contact & location
17340 Quaker LaneSandy Spring, MD 20860
Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 924-7531
- ZIP code
- 20860 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 82
- Residents per day
- 64.9 (79% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Friends House Retirement Community INC
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.94 (state 3.87 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.74 (state 0.84 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.34 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.94 (state 3.47 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 15.3 (state 40.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 0.0 (state 38.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 26, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 17.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 19 health · 26 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-10 |
| 2026-05-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-10 |
| 2026-05-26 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-10 |
| 2026-05-26 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-10 |
| 2026-05-26 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-10 |
| 2026-05-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-10 |
| 2025-05-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-05-14 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-05-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-05-14 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-05-14 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-05-14 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-05-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-05-14 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2024-11-08 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-12 |
| 2024-11-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-12 |
| 2021-05-20 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-03 |
| 2021-05-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-03 |
| 2021-05-20 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-03 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
8 penalties in the last three years, including $22,965 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-20 | Fine | $3,904 |
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $3,496 |
| 2023-11-06 | Fine | $3,208 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $2,857 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $2,447 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $2,098 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $1,810 |
| 2023-09-18 | Fine | $3,145 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony, Kendall (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bell, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gibian, Barbara (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Harrington, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Joyner, Carlotta (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Messenger, Rachel (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Myer, Margaret (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pardoe, Linda (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shook, Megan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smallwood, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stanzione, Eileen (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wright, Alan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ruff, Virginia (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Harrington, Kevin (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ruff, Virginia (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Friends Nursing Home?
Friends Nursing Home has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Maryland.
How many beds does Friends Nursing Home have?
It has 82 certified beds and cares for about 65 residents per day.
Has Friends Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 8 penalties totaling $22,965 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Friends Nursing Home?
(301) 924-7531. The facility is located at 17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.