FRIENDS NURSING HOME
17340 QUAKER LANE, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How FRIENDS NURSING HOME Compares
FRIENDS NURSING HOME is a 82-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sandy Spring, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (16.9%) is above the Maryland average of 13.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 82 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sandy Spring, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.9% — worse than the Maryland average of 13.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — about the same as the Maryland average of 2.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — better than the Maryland average of 5.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.4% — worse than the Maryland average of 21.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FRIENDS NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FRIENDS NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Sandy Spring.
How is FRIENDS NURSING HOME addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is FRIENDS NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.9% here versus 13.9% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is FRIENDS NURSING HOME doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 25.4% here versus 21.0% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FRIENDS NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains FRIENDS NURSING HOME's rating advantage in Sandy Spring?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at FRIENDS NURSING HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Sandy Spring
Sandy Spring sits in Montgomery County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 162,414 (15.5%)
- Median age
- 39.4 years
- Median household income
- $111,812
- Median home value
- $491,700
Demographics for Montgomery County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sandy Spring.
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