Friends Nursing Home
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
18131 Slade School Road · Sandy Spring, MD 20860 · 190 certified beds
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CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
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4.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
26
February 28, 2020 · D
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-28 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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 l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 28, 2020 · D
Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-28 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 28, 2020 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-28 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 28, 2020 · D
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-28 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 28, 2020 · B
Citation F0565Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-28 under CMS tag F0565 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 28, 2020 · D
Citation F0806Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-28 under CMS tag F0806 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 15, 2019 · B
Citation F0623Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-02-15 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 15, 2019 · B
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-02-15 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 15, 2019 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-02-15 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 15, 2019 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-02-15 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 15, 2019 · E
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-02-15 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 15, 2019 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-02-15 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 15, 2019 · E
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-02-15 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 15, 2019 · B
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-02-15 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 15, 2019 · D
Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-02-15 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 15, 2019 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-02-15 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 15, 2019 · E
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-02-15 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 15, 2019 · D
Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-02-15 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 15, 2019 · B
Citation F0561Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-02-15 under CMS tag F0561 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
February 15, 2019 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-02-15 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $0
Latest: 4.32 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
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Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
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Median · MD$12,188/moNursing Homes
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