Homewood Living Frederick
Scout 100Frederick, MD · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Frederick's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,320–$16,490/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Friends Nursing Home
17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 · Montgomery County
90
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 80% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Sandy Spring's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Friends Nursing Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Sandy Spring, MD, with 82 certified beds and an average of about 65 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.94 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.77 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 18.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 8 federal fines totaling $22,965 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.94 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Sandy Spring for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 82
- Avg. residents/day
- 65
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 215211
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,320–$16,490/mo (median $13,980) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,740–$9,000/mo (median $7,350) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Frederick prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.94
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.77
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 18.3%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 8
- Federal fines
- 8 ($22,965)
- Total penalties
- 8
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-14
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (17 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-05-14Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-05-14Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-05-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-05-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2025-05-14Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2025-05-14Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-05-14Severity D — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
2025-05-14Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-20 | Fine | $3,904 |
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $3,496 |
| 2023-11-06 | Fine | $3,208 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $2,857 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $2,447 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $2,098 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $1,810 |
| 2023-09-18 | Fine | $3,145 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
Location
17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Friends Nursing Home
How much does Friends Nursing Home cost?
Friends Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Sandy Spring, MD area typically runs $12,320–$16,490 per month (median $13,980, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Friends Nursing Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Friends Nursing Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Friends Nursing Home?
Staff provide about 3.94 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 18.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Friends Nursing Home?
Friends Nursing Home has 17 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Friends Nursing Home have availability?
Typically 80% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Friends Nursing Home offer?
Friends Nursing Home in Sandy Spring, MD offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 82 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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