Pickersgill Retirement Community
615 Chestnut Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 · (410) 825-7423
Non profit - Corporation · 43 certified beds
Pickersgill Retirement Community has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 4 citations (the Maryland average is 17). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 10, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 10, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.April 10, 2026 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.April 10, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 10, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.April 10, 2026 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maryland average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.43 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.24 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 2.18 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.01 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 40.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 43 |
| Average residents per day | 31.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Edenwald Towson · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur Towson · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Multi Medical Center LLC Towson · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Holly Hill Healthcare Center Towson · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Towson Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Towson · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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