Friends Nursing Home
17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD, 20860
Ownership type: Non profit - Church related.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 5
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- of 5
- Staffing
- 5
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 3
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 82
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
- Federal fines (CMP)
- $22,965
- 8 records
- Payment denials
- None
- Reporting window
- ~3 yrs
- CMS-reported records
Fine and payment-denial timelines
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Nov 20, 2023$3,904
- Nov 13, 2023$3,496
- Nov 6, 2023$3,208
- Oct 30, 2023$2,857
- Oct 23, 2023$2,447
- Oct 17, 2023$2,098
- Oct 10, 2023$1,810
- Sep 18, 2023$3,145
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Harrington, Kevin | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Ruff, Virginia | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Anthony, Kendall | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Bell, James | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Gibian, Barbara | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Harrington, Kevin | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Joyner, Carlotta | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Messenger, Rachel | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Myer, Margaret | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Pardoe, Linda | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Shook, Megan | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Smallwood, John | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Stanzione, Eileen | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Wright, Alan | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Ruff, Virginia | CORPORATE OFFICER |
Looking for reviews of Friends Nursing Home?
A direct answer, and where to find first-hand accounts.
SeniorCareRating.com does not publish consumer reviews, testimonials, or any rating of its own — not for Friends Nursing Home and not for any provider. Nothing on this page is an opinion about the care delivered here.
What this page does contain is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing levels, quality measures, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections and reporting rather than individual accounts, so they answer a different — and independently verifiable — part of the same question. See the record for Friends Nursing Home
For first-hand accounts, the most reliable routes are people rather than pages: ask the provider directly for references from current residents or clients and their families, and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman, whose office advocates for residents and tracks complaints independently of the provider. Ombudsman services are free and confidential.
- Find your state long-term care ombudsman — National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
- Eldercare Locator — the U.S. Administration for Community Living’s public referral service
Read published reviews from any source with the same care you would apply to the CMS record: both are partial. A small number of strongly worded reviews can reflect a handful of experiences rather than the typical one, and an inspection finding describes a specific date rather than conditions today.
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Montgomery County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek CCN 215001 | Frederick, MD | 1 | 1 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Complete Care at Annapolis CCN 215005 | Annapolis, MD | 5 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Wicomico Nursing Home CCN 215007 | Salisbury, MD | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $28,343 |
| Pines Nursing and Rehab CCN 215010 | Easton, MD | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not shown | $24,088 |
| St. Mary's Nursing Center Inc CCN 215013 | Leonardtown, MD | 5 | 5 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola CCN 215014 | Silver Spring, MD | 4 | 3 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
Continue your research
- Compare Friends Nursing HomeLine it up against other facilities
- Nursing homes in MarylandState directory & CMS rating landscape
- How CMS rates the nation's nursing homesOriginal national research
- How to read CMS star ratings
- What CMS federal penalty records are
- Nursing-home staffing measures explained
- What is long-term care?
Frequently asked questions
What is Friends Nursing Home's CMS rating?
Friends Nursing Home has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Friends Nursing Home located?
Friends Nursing Home is located at 17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD, 20860 in Montgomery County, and CMS lists 82 certified beds.
Does Friends Nursing Home have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $22,965 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Friends Nursing Home over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Friends Nursing Home's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Friends Nursing Home's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.53 across 34 facilities in Montgomery County, and 3.12 across Maryland. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
Does SeniorCareRating.com have reviews for Friends Nursing Home?
No. SeniorCareRating.com does not publish user reviews, ratings of its own, or testimonials about any facility. What this page shows instead is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing and quality-measure ratings, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections rather than individual opinions, so they answer a different — and verifiable — part of the same question. For residents' and families' own accounts, ask the facility for references and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman.
How can I verify Friends Nursing Home's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Friends Nursing Home's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 215211
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Church related
- Certified beds
- 82
- Data snapshot
- 2026-08-21
All 17 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | 0584 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 10, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 10, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 10, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | 0697 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 10, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 10, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 10, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | 0908 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 10, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 12, 2024 |
| May 20, 2021 | 0655 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 3, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 3, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 | 0730 | B | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 3, 2021 |
| Nov 21, 2019 | 0551 | B | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Nov 21, 2019 | 0641 | B | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Nov 21, 2019 | 0758 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Nov 21, 2019 | 0812 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 15, 2020 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.