FRIENDS NURSING HOME is a 5-star (much above average) rated 82-bed nursing home in SANDY SPRING, Maryland. It has 8 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

friends nursing home

17340 QUAKER LANE · SANDY SPRING, MD 20860
5
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
4 / 5
Staffing
5 / 5
Quality Measures
3 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.73
Total Nurse Hours/Day
4.03
RN Turnover
18.2%
Total Staff Turnover
18.6%
Facility Info
Beds
82
Avg. Residents/Day
65
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
8
Complaint Deficiencies
1
Total Fines
$22,965
Number of Penalties
8

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
November 2023 Fine $3,904
November 2023 Fine $3,496
November 2023 Fine $3,208
October 2023 Fine $2,857
October 2023 Fine $2,447
October 2023 Fine $2,098
October 2023 Fine $1,810
September 2023 Fine $3,145

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for FRIENDS NURSING HOME?
FRIENDS NURSING HOME has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (Much Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has FRIENDS NURSING HOME been fined or penalized?
Yes, FRIENDS NURSING HOME has 8 penalty record(s) on file totaling $22,965.
How many deficiencies does FRIENDS NURSING HOME have?
FRIENDS NURSING HOME has 8 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does FRIENDS NURSING HOME accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, FRIENDS NURSING HOME accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does FRIENDS NURSING HOME compare to other nursing homes in SANDY SPRING?
Visit our SANDY SPRING, Maryland nursing homes page to see how FRIENDS NURSING HOME ranks against other facilities in the area.