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Friends Nursing Home
Nursing home Sandy Spring, MD
17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 · (301) 924-7531
Overall rating 5
Health inspections 4
Staffing 5
Quality of resident care 2
Certified beds82
Residents on an average day65
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Medicare-certified sinceJan 1, 1990
Ratings compared with Maryland and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | Maryland average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 4 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 5 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 2 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with Maryland and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | Maryland average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.94 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.74 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 15.3% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover (lower is better) | 0% | 38.7% | 42.9% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
- Fines: 8, total $22,965
- Payment denials: 0
Other options nearby
- Bedford Court Healthcare Cent.
3.5 mi away5★ - Complete Care at Wheaton
6.2 mi away5★ - Riderwood Village
7.2 mi away5★ - Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
7.9 mi away5★ - Sterling Care Hillhaven
8.4 mi away5★ - Ingleside at King Farm
8.4 mi away5★
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).