Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 215211
FRIENDS NURSING HOME
SANDY SPRING, Maryland · Medicare and Medicaid · 82 certified beds in Care Compare
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In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 6 · Fines: 6 · Fines, total amount: $18,010.00 · Payment denials: 0. The most recent penalty on file: November 20, 2023, Fine, $3,904. Every penalty on file ↓
FRIENDS NURSING HOME: its citable report, full history — $295 · an email when it changes — $99/month
What stands out
- Its latest cost report on file is for fiscal year 2025, covering July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 (364 days), and CMS processed it on August 13, 2026.
- Net patient revenue rose from $10.7M in fiscal year 2024 to $11.3M in fiscal year 2025.
- Its result from service to patients: −$5.8M (2023), −$6.1M (2024), −$6.7M (2025).
- Its cost reports on file run from fiscal year 1996 to fiscal year 2025.
- Since its cost report for fiscal year 2025 was filed on August 13, 2026, no other change appears in the CMS files.
- Its net patient revenue of $11.3M ranks 24th of the 34 nursing facilities in Maryland whose latest cost report on file is fiscal year 2025.
- 3 of the 5 nursing facilities in Maryland closest in size to it, whose latest cost report on file is fiscal year 2025, also report a loss on service to patients.
FRIENDS NURSING HOME: Medicare cost reports
Form CMS-2540-10: every report is settled.
| Form CMS-2540-10 | 2025 · report 1451389 | 2024 · report 1434073 | 2023 · report 1420339 | 2022 · report 1376465 | 2021 · report 1335778 | 2020 · report 1278669 | 2019 · report 1251507 | 2018 · report 1218529 | 2017 · report 1182735 | 2016 · report 1153153 | 2015 · report 1158247 | 2014 · report 1110847 | 2013 · report 1054622 | 2012 · report 1047146 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period began | July 1, 2024 | July 1, 2023 | July 1, 2022 | July 1, 2021 | July 1, 2020 | July 1, 2019 | July 1, 2018 | July 1, 2017 | July 1, 2016 | July 1, 2015 | July 1, 2014 | July 1, 2013 | July 1, 2012 | July 1, 2011 |
| Period ended | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | June 30, 2019 | June 30, 2018 | June 30, 2017 | June 30, 2016 | June 30, 2015 | June 30, 2014 | June 30, 2013 | June 30, 2012 |
| Processed by CMS | August 13, 2026 | August 28, 2025 | April 8, 2025 | April 17, 2024 | October 27, 2022 | January 20, 2021 | February 26, 2020 | January 25, 2019 | January 25, 2018 | February 20, 2017 | May 26, 2017 | September 28, 2015 | January 27, 2014 | August 21, 2013 |
| Total patient revenue | $11,260,376 | $12,588,557 | $11,079,989 | $11,292,101 | $9,846,363 | $10,736,378 | $11,777,102 | $11,484,434 | $12,368,821 | $10,589,940 | $9,535,949 | $9,255,258 | $9,326,436 | $9,585,791 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | — | $1,889,168 | $1,587,683 | $1,652,157 | $1,719,526 | $1,627,840 | $2,376,464 | $2,241,297 | $2,140,691 | $772 | $2,686 | $112,705 | $37,900 | $62,684 |
| Net patient revenue | $11,260,376 | $10,699,389 | $9,492,306 | $9,639,944 | $8,126,837 | $9,108,538 | $9,400,638 | $9,243,137 | $10,228,130 | $10,589,168 | $9,533,263 | $9,142,553 | $9,288,536 | $9,523,107 |
| Total operating expenses | $17,945,931 | $16,765,349 | $15,259,543 | $14,501,268 | $10,634,744 | $10,205,143 | $10,680,219 | $9,755,012 | $10,011,443 | $10,505,337 | $9,411,158 | $9,017,591 | $9,052,343 | $9,050,727 |
| Net income from service to patients | −$6,685,555 | −$6,065,960 | −$5,767,237 | −$4,861,324 | −$2,507,907 | −$1,096,605 | −$1,279,581 | −$511,875 | $216,687 | $83,831 | $122,105 | $124,962 | $236,193 | $472,380 |
| Total other income | $6,240,624 | $5,358,785 | $4,587,907 | $3,933,523 | $2,844,707 | $70,460 | $724,872 | $745,313 | $104,862 | $198,778 | $63,367 | $59,918 | $100,405 | $70,768 |
| Net income after other income | −$444,931 | −$707,175 | −$1,179,330 | −$927,801 | $336,800 | −$1,026,145 | −$554,709 | $233,438 | $321,549 | $282,609 | $185,472 | $184,880 | $336,598 | $543,148 |
| Net income | −$444,931 | −$707,175 | −$1,179,330 | −$927,801 | $336,800 | −$1,026,145 | −$554,709 | $233,438 | $321,549 | $282,609 | $185,472 | $184,880 | $336,598 | $543,148 |
| Total facility beds, all components | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 |
| Bed days available, all components | 38,690 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Medicare (Title XVIII) patient days | 5,129 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Medicaid (Title XIX) patient days | 15,836 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other-payer patient days | 9,444 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total patient days, all components | 30,409 | 29,166 | 26,983 | 28,198 | 24,374 | 28,381 | 29,834 | 30,224 | 33,660 | 34,524 | 32,215 | 33,080 | 34,010 | 34,978 |
| Medicare discharges | 156 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Medicaid discharges | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other-payer discharges | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total discharges, all components | 179 | 244 | 227 | 193 | 151 | 156 | 271 | 240 | 261 | 308 | 197 | 216 | 163 | 169 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 32.88 | 31.52 | 33.4 | 34.07 | 33.36 | 41.46 | 30.4 | 33.61 | 32.14 | 33.25 | 35.9 | 25.51 | 33.19 | 45.6 |
| Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days | 1,583.6 | 728.74 | — | — | 2,244 | 2,350.6 | 386 | 426.24 | 464.71 | 443.14 | 1,118.89 | 1,348.33 | 747.25 | — |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 169.88 | 119.53 | 118.87 | 146.1 | 161.42 | 181.93 | 110.09 | 125.93 | 128.97 | 112.09 | 163.53 | 153.15 | 208.65 | 206.97 |
Net income, fiscal years 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012. Checked against the form’s own arithmetic: what that check shows.
| Form CMS-2540-96 | 2011 · report 434480 | 2010 · report 392483 | 2009 · report 389426 | 2008 · report 359129 | 2007 · report 328747 | 2006 · report 272002 | 2005 · report 241474 | 2004 · report 204804 | 2003 · report 232169 | 2002 · report 195743 | 2001 · report 139199 | 2000 · report 88357 | 1999 · report 88356 | 1998 · report 88355 | 1997 · report 88354 | 1996 · report 88352 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period began | July 1, 2010 | July 1, 2009 | July 1, 2008 | July 1, 2007 | July 1, 2006 | July 1, 2005 | July 1, 2004 | July 1, 2003 | July 1, 2002 | July 1, 2001 | July 1, 2000 | July 1, 1999 | July 1, 1998 | July 1, 1997 | July 1, 1996 | July 1, 1995 |
| Period ended | June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | June 30, 2008 | June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | June 30, 2005 | June 30, 2004 | June 30, 2003 | June 30, 2002 | June 30, 2001 | June 30, 2000 | June 30, 1999 | June 30, 1998 | June 30, 1997 | June 30, 1996 |
| Report status | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | as submitted | as submitted | settled | settled |
| Processed by CMS | April 19, 2013 | January 12, 2011 | November 8, 2010 | November 16, 2009 | November 24, 2008 | February 8, 2007 | January 26, 2006 | January 20, 2005 | August 31, 2005 | September 24, 2004 | April 7, 2003 | January 2, 2002 | January 13, 2000 | December 16, 1998 | January 11, 1999 | April 10, 1998 |
| Net patient revenue | $9,802,512 | $8,791,591 | $8,371,275 | $7,873,297 | $7,657,924 | $7,297,944 | $5,974,113 | $5,797,792 | $5,481,301 | $5,154,703 | $4,914,303 | $4,408,116 | $3,919,910 | $3,868,634 | $3,502,213 | $3,309,372 |
| Total operating expenses | $8,944,484 | $8,643,799 | $8,434,069 | $7,931,589 | $7,573,162 | $6,931,742 | $6,104,444 | $5,691,235 | $5,345,862 | $5,074,601 | $4,696,888 | $4,271,998 | $3,933,627 | $3,697,847 | $3,584,941 | $3,383,621 |
| Net income from service to patients | $858,028 | $147,792 | −$62,794 | −$58,292 | $84,762 | $366,202 | −$130,331 | $106,557 | $135,439 | $80,102 | $217,415 | $136,118 | −$13,717 | $170,787 | −$82,728 | −$74,249 |
| Total other income | $30,785 | $150,374 | $94,885 | −$50,819 | $100,570 | $53,338 | $38,387 | $58,275 | $25,578 | $45,928 | $88,491 | $64,708 | $42,489 | $134,038 | $130,187 | $63,812 |
| Net income | $888,813 | $298,166 | $32,091 | −$109,111 | $185,332 | $419,540 | −$91,944 | $164,832 | $161,017 | $126,030 | $305,906 | $200,826 | $28,772 | $304,825 | $47,459 | −$10,437 |
| Total facility beds, all components | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Total patient days, all components | 34,867 | 35,363 | 36,089 | 35,749 | 36,336 | 35,889 | 30,324 | 29,165 | 29,034 | 29,461 | 29,232 | 28,943 | 28,412 | 28,236 | 28,154 | 28,325 |
| Total discharges, all components | 170 | 190 | 166 | 72 | 147 | 58 | 150 | 168 | 164 | 92 | 105 | 43 | 37 | 46 | 35 | 24 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 45.5 | 45.27 | 26.96 | 75.91 | 24.29 | 128.37 | 25.86 | 20.24 | 37.06 | 29.43 | 25.85 | 202.67 | 511.5 | 176 | 178.8 | 147.4 |
| Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,657.71 | 1,240.67 | 1,125.4 | 2,435.8 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 205.1 | 186.12 | 217.4 | 496.51 | 247.18 | 618.78 | 202.16 | 173.6 | 177.04 | 320.23 | 278.4 | 673.09 | 767.89 | 613.83 | 804.4 | 1,180.21 |
Net income, fiscal years 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996. Checked against the form’s own arithmetic: what that check shows.
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Who owns FRIENDS NURSING HOME, as filed with CMS
Care Compare
- CORPORATE DIRECTOR: ANTHONY, KENDALL (individual), since 09/01/2015; BELL, JAMES (individual), since 08/01/2016; GIBIAN, BARBARA (individual), since 08/01/2016; HARRINGTON, KEVIN (individual), since 03/01/2012; JOYNER, CARLOTTA (individual), since 08/01/2013; MESSENGER, RACHEL (individual), since 08/01/2014; MYER, MARGARET (individual), since 08/01/2015; PARDOE, LINDA (individual), since 09/01/2013; SHOOK, MEGAN (individual), since 07/01/2007; SMALLWOOD, JOHN (individual), since 09/01/2014; STANZIONE, EILEEN (individual), since 09/01/2015; WRIGHT, ALAN (individual), since 09/01/2009
- CORPORATE OFFICER: RUFF, VIRGINIA (individual), since 06/04/2012
- W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE: HARRINGTON, KEVIN (individual), since 03/01/2012; RUFF, VIRGINIA (individual), since 09/01/2017
Ownership percentage for each: NOT APPLICABLE.
Medicare enrollment
As filed in the CMS file dated October 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of FRIENDS HOUSE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC (enrollment ID O20120517000016).
- CORPORATE DIRECTOR: ALAN WRIGHT (individual), since 09/01/2009; BARBARA GIBIAN (individual), since 08/01/2016; CARLOTTA JOYNER (individual), since 08/01/2013; EILEEN H STANZIONE (individual), since 09/01/2015; JAMES BELL (individual), since 08/01/2016; JOHN SMALLWOOD (individual), since 09/01/2014; KENDALL ANTHONY (individual), since 09/01/2015; KEVIN HARRINGTON (individual), since 03/01/2012; LINDA PARDOE (individual), since 09/01/2013; MARGARET MYER (individual), since 08/01/2015; MEGAN SHOOK (individual), since 07/01/2007; RACHEL MESSENGER (individual), since 08/01/2014
- CORPORATE OFFICER: VIRGINIA RUFF (individual), 20.00%, since 06/04/2012
- W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE: KEVIN HARRINGTON (individual), since 03/01/2012; VIRGINIA RUFF (individual), 20.00%, since 09/01/2017
Private equity company, real estate investment trust and holding company: “Paused by CMS” for every owner listed here. Paused by CMS: Form CMS-855A, December 11, 2025.
Changes in ownership
- September 1, 2024, enrollment ownership file; no longer listed: MARIANNE HARRINGTON (DIRECTOR). Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-09-01.csv
Inspections of FRIENDS NURSING HOME
- Cycle 1: health May 26, 2026 (6 deficiencies), fire safety May 26, 2026 (9)
- Cycle 2: health May 14, 2025 (10 deficiencies), fire safety May 14, 2025 (12)
- Cycle 3: health May 20, 2021 (3 deficiencies), fire safety May 20, 2021 (5)
Deficiencies cited at FRIENDS NURSING HOME
19 deficiencies on file, by tag, newest citation first
every one from a health inspection; every one marked “Deficient, Provider has date of correction”; 4 cited from a complaint, marked below. Letter after a date: scope and severity grade.
- F 0584, resident rights: May 26, 2026 (E, corrected July 10, 2026); May 14, 2025 (E, corrected July 10, 2025).
- F 0605, freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation: May 26, 2026 (D, from a complaint, corrected July 10, 2026).
- F 0757, pharmacy service: May 26, 2026 (D, corrected July 10, 2026).
- F 0761, pharmacy service: May 26, 2026 (D, corrected July 10, 2026).
- F 0812, nutrition and dietary: May 26, 2026 (E, corrected July 10, 2026); May 14, 2025 (F, corrected July 10, 2025).
- F 0880, infection control: May 26, 2026 (D, corrected July 10, 2026); May 14, 2025 (D, corrected July 10, 2025).
- F 0609, freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation: May 14, 2025 (D, from a complaint, corrected July 10, 2025); November 8, 2024 (D, from a complaint, corrected December 12, 2024).
- F 0656, resident assessment and care planning: May 14, 2025 (D, corrected July 10, 2025).
- F 0657, resident assessment and care planning: May 14, 2025 (D, corrected July 10, 2025).
- F 0697, quality of life and care: May 14, 2025 (D, corrected July 10, 2025).
- F 0908, environmental: May 14, 2025 (D, corrected July 10, 2025).
- F 0684, quality of life and care: November 8, 2024 (D, from a complaint, corrected December 12, 2024).
- F 0655, resident assessment and care planning: May 20, 2021 (D, corrected July 3, 2021).
- F 0658, resident assessment and care planning: May 20, 2021 (D, corrected July 3, 2021).
- F 0730, nursing and physician services: May 20, 2021 (B, corrected July 3, 2021).
Penalties
| Penalty date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial began | Payment denial, days | Fine ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $3,904 | 9971 | ||
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $3,496 | 9960 | ||
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $3,208 | 9956 | ||
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $2,857 | 9948 | ||
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $2,447 | 9936 | ||
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $2,098 | 9933 | ||
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $1,810 | 9930 | ||
| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 | 9915 |
From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Oct2026.csv, processed on October 1, 2026.
FRIENDS NURSING HOME in Care Compare
- Ownership Type: For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal Business Name: FRIENDS HOUSE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC
- Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services: 1990-01-01
- Provider Resides in Hospital: N
- Continuing Care Retirement Community: Y
- Urban: Y
- County/Parish: Montgomery
- Telephone Number: 3019247531
- Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: N
- With a Resident and Family Council: Resident
- Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes
- Average Number of Residents per Day: 63.7
- Overall Rating: 5
- Health Inspection Rating: 4
- QM Rating: 3
- Long-Stay QM Rating: 2
- Short-Stay QM Rating: 5
Care Compare, October 1, 2026: provider information NH_ProviderInfo_Oct2026.csv · inspections NH_SurveySummary_Oct2026.csv · citations NH_HealthCitations_Oct2026.csv · penalties NH_Penalties_Oct2026.csv · ownership NH_Ownership_Oct2026.csv.
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