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FRIENDS NURSING HOME

Grade B 82/100 composite score

Non profit - Church related

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
5/5
Health Insp.
4/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
5/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

82

Ownership

Non profit - Church related

Total Fines

$22,965

Last Survey

N/A

17340 QUAKER LANE, SANDY SPRING, MD 20860
3019247531

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.79h
LPN
0.98h
CNA
2.62h
Total
4.39h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

ANTHONY, KENDALL

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Sep 2015

BELL, JAMES

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Aug 2016

GIBIAN, BARBARA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Aug 2016

HARRINGTON, KEVIN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Mar 2012

JOYNER, CARLOTTA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Aug 2013

MESSENGER, RACHEL

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Aug 2014

MYER, MARGARET

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Aug 2015

PARDOE, LINDA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Sep 2013

SHOOK, MEGAN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jul 2007

SMALLWOOD, JOHN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Sep 2014

STANZIONE, EILEEN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Sep 2015

WRIGHT, ALAN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Sep 2009

RUFF, VIRGINIA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2012

HARRINGTON, KEVIN

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Mar 2012

RUFF, VIRGINIA

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Sep 2017

Penalties & Fines (8)

$22,965total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Nov 20, 2023Fine$3,904
Nov 13, 2023Fine$3,496
Nov 6, 2023Fine$3,208
Oct 30, 2023Fine$2,857
Oct 23, 2023Fine$2,447
Oct 17, 2023Fine$2,098
Oct 10, 2023Fine$1,810
Sep 18, 2023Fine$3,145

Health Inspection Deficiencies (17)

May 14, 2025Health8 deficiencies
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor 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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0908DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
November 8, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 12, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 12, 2024
May 20, 2021Health3 deficiencies
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 3, 2021
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 3, 2021
0730BNo harm, Pattern

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 3, 2021
November 21, 2019Health4 deficiencies
0551BNo harm, Pattern

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 15, 2020
0641BNo harm, Pattern

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 15, 2020
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement 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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 15, 2020
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 15, 2020

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for FRIENDS NURSING HOME?

FRIENDS NURSING HOME in SANDY SPRING, Maryland has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 82 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for FRIENDS NURSING HOME?

FRIENDS NURSING HOME has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does FRIENDS NURSING HOME have?

FRIENDS NURSING HOME has 17 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has FRIENDS NURSING HOME been fined?

Yes. FRIENDS NURSING HOME has $22,965 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 8 penalties.

How many beds does FRIENDS NURSING HOME have?

FRIENDS NURSING HOME has 82 certified beds with approximately 65 current residents (79% occupancy). The facility is located at 17340 QUAKER LANE, SANDY SPRING, Maryland 20860. It is a non profit - church related facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.