Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-14 · Fire 2025-05-14
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Sandy Spring, MD
Friends Nursing Home
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $22,965 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD
(301) 924-7531
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
82
Certified beds
Average residents
65
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.73
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.90
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.40
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.05
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
18%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
19%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
1.3
0.7 pts worse
|
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.2
0.1 pts worse
|
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
91.9%
8.1 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.6%
3.4 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.4% |
2.3%
0.9 pts better
|
3.3%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
21.4%
21.4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.6% |
5.7%
3.1 pts better
|
5.4%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.9% |
16.1%
1.2 pts better
|
19.6%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.5% |
15.3%
4.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 38.3% |
26.6%
11.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
22 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 32.6% |
22.9%
9.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
17.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.8% |
0.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.0% |
1.5%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.2% |
25.4%
3.2 pts better
|
19.8%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.5% |
6.3%
1.8 pts better
|
5.1%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 87.6% |
78.4%
9.2 pts better
|
81.7%
5.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.3% |
9.9%
0.4 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.6% |
1.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
About the same
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 80.6% |
80.6%
About the same
|
79.7%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.6% |
21.2%
8.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-05-20 · Fire 2021-05-20
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-11-21 · Fire 2019-11-21
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-09-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-08-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-20
K331 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2021-06-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-20
K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2021-06-30
C · Minimal harm
2021-05-20
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-06-30
B · Minimal harm
2021-05-20
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-06-30
B · Minimal harm
2021-05-20
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2021-06-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-21
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2019-12-31
C · Minimal harm
2019-11-21
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2019-12-31
C · Minimal harm
2019-11-21
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2019-12-31
B · Minimal harm
2019-11-21
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2019-12-31
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-07-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-07-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-07-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-07-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-07-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-07-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-08
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-12-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-08
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-20
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2021-07-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-20
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-07-03
B · Minimal harm
2021-05-20
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2021-07-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-21
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2020-01-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-21
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2020-01-15
B · Minimal harm
2019-11-21
F551 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected 2020-01-15
B · Minimal harm
2019-11-21
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2020-01-15
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$3,904
2023-11-20
Fine
Fine · fine $3,904
Fine
$3,496
2023-11-13
Fine
Fine · fine $3,496
Fine
$3,208
2023-11-06
Fine
Fine · fine $3,208
Fine
$2,857
2023-10-30
Fine
Fine · fine $2,857
Fine
$2,447
2023-10-23
Fine
Fine · fine $2,447
Fine
$2,098
2023-10-17
Fine
Fine · fine $2,098
Fine
$1,810
2023-10-10
Fine
Fine · fine $1,810
Fine
$3,145
2023-09-18
Fine
Fine · fine $3,145
Fine
Ownership
Anthony, Kendall
Corporate Director · Individual
Bell, James
Corporate Director · Individual
Gibian, Barbara
Corporate Director · Individual
Harrington, Kevin
Corporate Director · Individual
Harrington, Kevin
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Joyner, Carlotta
Corporate Director · Individual
Messenger, Rachel
Corporate Director · Individual
Myer, Margaret
Corporate Director · Individual
Pardoe, Linda
Corporate Director · Individual
Ruff, Virginia
Corporate Officer · Individual
Ruff, Virginia
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Shook, Megan
Corporate Director · Individual
Smallwood, John
Corporate Director · Individual
Stanzione, Eileen
Corporate Director · Individual
Wright, Alan
Corporate Director · Individual
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