01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-05-26 | 6 | 2026-05-26 | 9 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-05-14 | 10 | 2025-05-14 | 12 |
| Cycle 3 | 2021-05-20 | 3 | 2021-05-20 | 5 |
CMS CCN 2152112026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Friends Nursing Home
17340 Quaker Lane · Sandy Spring, MD 20860 · Montgomery County
Certified beds82CMS provider file
Recent citation rows45current CMS citation release
Penalty rows8current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
45 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 12 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-05-26 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-102026-05-26 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-10 · complaint2026-05-26 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-102026-05-26 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-102026-05-26 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-102026-05-26 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-102026-05-26 · FIREK0223Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2026-05-26 · FIREK0293Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2026-05-26 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2026-05-26 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2026-05-26 · FIREK0362Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2026-05-26 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2026-05-26 · FIREK0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2026-05-26 · FIREK0781Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2026-05-26 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction2025-05-14 · FIREE0004Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-102025-05-14 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-102025-05-14 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-10 · complaint2025-05-14 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-102025-05-14 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-102025-05-14 · HEALTHF0697Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-102025-05-14 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-102025-05-14 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-102025-05-14 · HEALTHF0908Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-1003 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-20 | Fine | $3,904 | 0 |
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $3,496 | 0 |
| 2023-11-06 | Fine | $3,208 | 0 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $2,857 | 0 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $2,447 | 0 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $2,098 | 0 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $1,810 | 0 |
| 2023-09-18 | Fine | $3,145 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- HARRINGTON, KEVINIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2012
- RUFF, VIRGINIAIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2017
- ANTHONY, KENDALLIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2015
- BELL, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2016
- GIBIAN, BARBARAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2016
- HARRINGTON, KEVINIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2012
- JOYNER, CARLOTTAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2013
- MESSENGER, RACHELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2014
- MYER, MARGARETIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2015
- PARDOE, LINDAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2013
- SHOOK, MEGANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2007
- SMALLWOOD, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2014
- STANZIONE, EILEENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2015
- WRIGHT, ALANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2009
- RUFF, VIRGINIAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/04/2012
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.94per resident day
RN hours0.74per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.94per resident day
Staff turnover15.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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