FRIENDS NURSING HOME
17340 QUAKER LANE, SANDY SPRING, MD 20860 · CCN 215211
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Church related
- Certified beds
- 82
- Avg residents/day
- 65.3
- Phone
- 3019247531
Inspection history vs Maryland & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Maryland avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-05-14 | 8 | 18.9 | 9.5 | -10.9 better |
| 2 | 2021-05-20 | 5 | 17.1 | 9.8 | -12.1 better |
| 3 | 2019-11-21 | 4 | 14.5 | 9.3 | -10.5 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.03 | 18.6% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.73 | 18.2% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.39 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $22,965
- Number of fines
- 8
- Number of penalties
- 8
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (17)
- EF0584Honor 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.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-07-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-07-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-07-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-07-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-07-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-07-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-07-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-07-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-11-08 · Health · corrected 2024-12-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-11-08 · Health · corrected 2024-12-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2021-05-20 · Health · corrected 2021-07-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2021-05-20 · Health · corrected 2021-07-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2021-05-20 · Health · corrected 2021-07-03
Potential for minimal harm
- BF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2019-11-21 · Health · corrected 2020-01-15
Potential for minimal harm
- BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2019-11-21 · Health · corrected 2020-01-15
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2019-11-21 · Health · corrected 2020-01-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-11-21 · Health · corrected 2020-01-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY, KENDALL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2015-09-01 |
| BELL, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2016-08-01 |
| GIBIAN, BARBARA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2016-08-01 |
| HARRINGTON, KEVIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2012-03-01 |
| JOYNER, CARLOTTA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-08-01 |
| MESSENGER, RACHEL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-08-01 |
| MYER, MARGARET | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2015-08-01 |
| PARDOE, LINDA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-09-01 |
| SHOOK, MEGAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2007-07-01 |
| SMALLWOOD, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-09-01 |
| STANZIONE, EILEEN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2015-09-01 |
| WRIGHT, ALAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2009-09-01 |
| RUFF, VIRGINIA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2012-06-04 |
| HARRINGTON, KEVIN | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2012-03-01 |
| RUFF, VIRGINIA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2017-09-01 |
Other facilities in SANDY SPRING
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| BROOKE GROVE REHAB. & NSG CTR | ★★★☆☆ | 190 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.