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Friends Nursing Home
17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860301924753182 certified beds · 65 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2021
Deficiencies
19
● 1● 18● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
$22,965
8 fines
Last survey
2026-05-26
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Maryland Office of Health Care Quality · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-14 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-08 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-05-20 | Standard | 120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Maryland Office of Health Care Quality publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-10Record 215211-20260526-F584
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-10Record 215211-20260526-F605
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-10Record 215211-20260526-F757
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-10Record 215211-20260526-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-10Record 215211-20260526-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-10Record 215211-20260526-F880
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 215211-20250514-F584
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 215211-20250514-F609
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 215211-20250514-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 215211-20250514-F657
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 215211-20250514-F697
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 215211-20250514-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 215211-20250514-F880
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 215211-20250514-F908
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-12Record 215211-20241108-F609
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-12Record 215211-20241108-F684
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-03Record 215211-20210520-F655
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-03Record 215211-20210520-F658
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Staffing
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-03Record 215211-20210520-F730
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-20 | Civil money penalty | $3,904 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-11-13 | Civil money penalty | $3,496 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-11-06 | Civil money penalty | $3,208 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-30 | Civil money penalty | $2,857 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-23 | Civil money penalty | $2,447 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-17 | Civil money penalty | $2,098 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-10 | Civil money penalty | $1,810 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-18 | Civil money penalty | $3,145 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.74
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 0.84 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.94
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 3.87 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.94
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 3.47 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover15%
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover0%
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Maryland | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.0% | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 16.9% | 13.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 4.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 32.0% | 20.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 0.5% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 14.3% | 16.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony, Kendall Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bell, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gibian, Barbara Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harrington, Kevin Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | 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 | — | — |
| Ruff, Virginia Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ruff, Virginia Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | 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 | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Maryland.
No county cost figures on file for Montgomery.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Grove Rehab. & Nsg Ctr Sandy Spring | 1.2 mi | 2026-03-30 | 0180 |
| Bedford Court Healthcare Cent. Silver Spring | 3.5 mi | 2026-03-20 | 0260 |
| Layhill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Silver Spring | 3.8 mi | 2026-02-18 | 0933 |
| Harmony Suites Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Silver Spring | 4.2 mi | 2026-05-15 | 1412 |
| Complete Care At Springbrook Silver Spring | 5.8 mi | 2026-05-01 | 0300 |
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One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |