Friends House Inc is an assisted living community in Sandy Spring, MD.
Information last verified:
17350 Quaker Ln, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
To contact a resident: (301) 924-5100
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families describe patient, supportive dementia care from the nursing team.
Several reviews mention dementia care and describe staff as patient and gentle while helping residents stay comfortable and engaged. One family also highlighted an extended stay for dementia after moving for long-term care, with consistently positive results over time.
Physical and occupational therapy receive frequent praise for hands-on help during recovery.
Multiple reviews describe strong outcomes from physical therapy and occupational therapy, including help regaining mobility and daily abilities. Families also note that therapy worked alongside nursing, and one review credits quick, responsive support when returning home was the goal.
Residents and families repeatedly describe compassionate, professional caregivers.
Across many reviews, people mention staff being caring, kind, and attentive—especially in the nursing and rehab departments. Even in a mixed review, the writer pointed to specific caregivers as being helpful and responsive, while the negative comments were more about inconsistent access to answers.
Life enrichment and community events help residents stay involved.
Several reviews highlight activities beyond basic care, including life enrichment programming with a variety of options. A few families also mention wellness events or on-site programming that created a social, welcoming feel for both rehab patients and longer-term residents.
Maintenance support is described as quick to respond and helpful to residents.
One resident described calling about a malfunctioning A/C and getting timely help the same day, with functioning cooling restored quickly. Another review credits maintenance staff with diagnosing and fixing problems well, including explaining what to do so residents can manage between repairs.
A recurring concern involves the facility’s physical condition.
Some reviews suggest the building could use updates, pointing to things like bathrooms and windows or an overall need for improvement. At the same time, a few reviews also describe serious concerns with cleanliness and pest issues, which stands in contrast to other commenters who call the facility clean.
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Assisted Living
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Baltimore-Washington International (19 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (20 miles away)
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Meals provided Activities on-site Devotional activities offsiteFriends House Inc is located at 17350 Quaker Ln, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 in Montgomery County, Maryland
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