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Pickersgill Retirement Community
615 Chestnut Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Pickersgill Retirement Community is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Towson, Maryland, certified for 43 beds and caring for about 31 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Maryland median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 12, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 46.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), above the Maryland median of 3.6.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Baltimore Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 55 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 46.5 | 46.5 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 46.2% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (43 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maryland average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Apr 2026, 31 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: D ×16 E ×3 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2020 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maryland median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 26.7% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 13.0% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.7% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.0% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.0% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Pickersgill, Inc..
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Baltimore County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmead | Cockeysville | 70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 17.1 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Charlestown Community Inc | Catonsville | 103 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 42 | 40.8 | — | 6 May 2026 |
| Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur | Towson | 49 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 40.8 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Complete Care At Multi Medical Center LLC | Towson | 118 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 28.8 | — | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Edenwald | Towson | 70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 17.1 | — | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future Care Cherrywood | Reisterstown | 151 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 66 | 43.7 | — | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future Care Northpoint | Baltimore | 180 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 18.9 | — | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future Care Old Court | Randallstown | 141 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 15.6 | — | 17 Mar 2026 |
All 43 facilities in Baltimore County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pickersgill Retirement Community been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maryland median is 45 per facility.
Has Pickersgill Retirement Community been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pickersgill Retirement Community compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pickersgill Retirement Community?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pickersgill Retirement Community last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.