B

FRIENDS NURSING HOME

17340 QUAKER LANE, SANDY SPRING, MD 20860
Score: 72 / 100

Friends Nursing Home earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 72/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Sandy Spring facility ranks in the 68th percentile among Maryland nursing homes.

Staffing at Friends Nursing Home is near the national average, with 4.03 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 17 deficiencies at Friends Nursing Home. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.03 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.73 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.90 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.40 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.05 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.81 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

17
Total Deficiencies
May 13, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    May 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    May 13, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    May 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    May 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.5% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 1.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 19.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 32.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

8 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $22,965

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 72 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
82
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8