Nursing homes in Sandy Spring, MD
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Sandy Spring, part of the Montgomery area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Sandy Spring, Maryland, have access to two nursing home facilities located within the 20860 ZIP code. According to CMS Care Compare data, these Montgomery County facilities maintain an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Among these options, Friends Nursing Home, operated by Friends House Retirement Community Inc., currently holds a top 5-star rating, reflecting high standards in health inspections, staffing, and quality of resident care.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Sandy Spring
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Sandy Spring
- All homes in Sandy Spring score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Sandy Spring
| FRIENDS NURSING HOME FRIENDS HOUSE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| BROOKE GROVE REHAB. & NSG CTR BROOKE GROVE FOUNDATION, INC. · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
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