SANDY SPRING, MD 20860
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 215211 · 82 beds
FRIENDS NURSING HOME is a Medicare-certified nursing home in SANDY SPRING, MD (CMS Certification Number 215211). CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 2/5). Federal inspection records list 19 health deficiencies. The most recent survey date on record is May 26, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $23K across 8 fines. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Health inspection | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 19 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | May 26, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 0 |
| Harm citations | 0 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| Total federal fines | $23K |
| Fine count | 8 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.74 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.94 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 1.1% |
Ownership type: Non profit - Church related