Last verified: October 2026
Pickersgill Retirement Community is a 43-bed licensed nursing home in Towson, Baltimore County. Below: its Maryland license, the CMS ratings and inspection results, staffing hours and any federal penalties, with local comparisons.
| OHCQ license # | 03001 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 43 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 43 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 32 (74% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | PICKERSGILL, INC. |
| Chain | Not part of a reported chain |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | February 1, 1994 |
| CMS certification number | 215259 |
| Address | 615 Chestnut Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 825-7423 |
What is Pickersgill Retirement Community's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Pickersgill Retirement Community 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (2 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Pickersgill Retirement Community on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Pickersgill Retirement Community, on April 10, 2026, produced 4 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies (1), Environmental Deficiencies (1), Resident Rights Deficiencies (1). Scope/severity runs from A (isolated, no actual harm) to L (widespread immediate jeopardy); G and above mean residents were harmed.
| Survey | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope/severity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| April 10, 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint |
| April 10, 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
| April 10, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
How well is Pickersgill Retirement Community staffed?
Pickersgill Retirement Community reports 4.68 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 1.36 registered-nurse hours and 1.23 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.94 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 55% and RN turnover 25%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Pickersgill Retirement Community in the last three years.
How does Pickersgill Retirement Community compare with other nursing homes near Towson?
By size, Pickersgill Retirement Community ranks 40 of 43 nursing homes in Baltimore County; the table compares it with nearby facilities on CMS rating and the deficiencies cited at each one's latest survey.
| Facility | City | Beds | CMS overall | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur | Towson | 49 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 11 |
| Complete Care At Multi Medical Center LLC | Towson | 118 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 12 |
| Edenwald | Towson | 70 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 7 |
| Holly Hill Healthcare Center | Towson | 75 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 14 |
| Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Towson | 132 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 26 |
| Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Towson | 139 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 34 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Towson.
What should families ask before choosing Pickersgill Retirement Community?
Read the CMS record for Pickersgill Retirement Community first, then tour at a mealtime and on a weekend, and ask the questions its own data raises.
- Ask about staff retention; nursing turnover of 55% means many caregivers are new.
- Short-stay quality (5 stars) and long-stay quality (2 stars) differ; ask which unit your parent would be on.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Pickersgill Retirement Community a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Pickersgill Retirement Community is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03001 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 5 stars overall by CMS | Rated by Baltimore Senior Advisor |
| Medicare and Medicaid | Free of charge -- Medicare covers only qualifying skilled stays |
Source: OHCQ long-term care directory (as of September 30, 2026); CMS Care Compare provider, deficiency and penalty data (release October 1, 2026). CMS record.
