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 nonprofit 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (20.1%) is above the Maryland average of 14.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 82 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% 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: 20.1% — worse than the Maryland average of 14.1% (43% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Maryland average of 2.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.5% — worse than the Maryland average of 20.9% (27% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 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.
What keeps FRIENDS NURSING HOME's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is FRIENDS NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.1% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help FRIENDS NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 2.4% 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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