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State licensedAssisted LivingSkilled Nursing
Pickersgill Retirement Community
Towson, MarylandNursing home on site: Medicare record
About Pickersgill Retirement Community
Pickersgill Retirement Community is an assisted living community in Towson, MD. It is licensed by the Maryland Office of Health Care Quality as an assisted living program for up to 138 residents. Call the community to ask about availability, pricing and tours.
Community at a glance
Capacity
138 residents
State license
#03AL0010-J, Licensed
Location
Towson, MD
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing
Contact & location
615 Chestnut Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204
Medicare record for the nursing home on this campus
Pickersgill Retirement Community includes Pickersgill Retirement Community, a Medicare-certified nursing home at the same address. Everything below is Medicare's record for that nursing home. It does not rate Pickersgill Retirement Community's other levels of care, which the state licenses and inspects separately.
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 10, 2026, state inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Maryland average is 17.0).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 5 hours 26 minutes with each resident a day, above the Maryland average of 3 hours 52 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Pickersgill Retirement Community in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 5 hours 26 minutesAbove the Maryland average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 1 hour 14 minutesAbove the Maryland average |
Inspections
16 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
April 10, 2026 · Standard inspection · 4 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 19, 2026Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected May 19, 2026Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected May 19, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 19, 2026
January 31, 2025 · Standard inspection · 12 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 14, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 14, 2025Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 14, 2025Regularly 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Mar 14, 2025Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 14, 2025Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 14, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 14, 2025Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 14, 2025Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 14, 2025Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 14, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 14, 2025Try 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 14, 2025
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Pickersgill, Inc.
- Medicare-certified beds
- 43
- Average residents per day
- 31
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- February 1, 1994
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 215259
Location
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615 Chestnut AvenueTowson, MD 21204
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Questions about Pickersgill Retirement Community
Does Pickersgill Retirement Community have a nursing home?+
Yes. Pickersgill Retirement Community is a Medicare-certified nursing home on the same campus. Its Medicare record of inspections, staffing and fines is below. That record covers the nursing home only, not Pickersgill Retirement Community's other levels of care.
How did Pickersgill Retirement Community do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on April 10, 2026 and cited 4 health deficiencies, 1 of them from complaint investigations. The Maryland average is 17.0.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Pickersgill Retirement Community?+
Nurses and aides spend 5 hours 26 minutes with each resident per day, including 1 hour 14 minutes from registered nurses.
Has Pickersgill Retirement Community been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Pickersgill Retirement Community in the last three years.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.