Nursing homeActive
Pickersgill Retirement Community
615 Chestnut Avenue, Towson, MD 21204410825742343 certified beds · 31 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2020
Deficiencies
20
● 0● 20● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-04-10
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Maryland Office of Health Care Quality · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-31 | Standard | 0120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2020-02-28 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Maryland Office of Health Care Quality publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-19Record 215259-20260410-F628
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-19Record 215259-20260410-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-19Record 215259-20260410-F842
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-19Record 215259-20260410-F925
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 215259-20250131-F550
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 215259-20250131-F583
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 215259-20250131-F641
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 215259-20250131-F684
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 215259-20250131-F695
F700Try 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 215259-20250131-F700
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 215259-20250131-F730
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 215259-20250131-F759
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 215259-20250131-F760
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 215259-20250131-F812
F909Regularly 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 215259-20250131-F909
F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 215259-20250131-F947
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-16Record 215259-20200228-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-16Record 215259-20200228-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-16Record 215259-20200228-F692
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-16Record 215259-20200228-F842
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.24
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 0.84 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.43
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 3.87 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.85
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 3.47 · National 3.42
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Maryland | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 10.0% | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 13.0% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 25.0% | 13.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 26.7% | 20.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 15.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 16.0% | 16.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisneberg, Barry Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Knight, Nicole Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Allen, Maria Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Allen, Maria Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Auwaerter, Karen Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brooke, Ann Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carroll, Marsha Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eisneberg, Barry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Finnegan, Fran Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Flower, Nancy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Forster, Kristen Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gerberg, Kenneth Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hughes, Winnie Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Karpovich, Jill Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Knight, Nicole Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Long, Carol Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ortwein, Sandra Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Emily Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tully, Faye Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zibell, Jeffrey Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Maryland.
No county cost figures on file for Baltimore.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur Towson | 0.3 mi | 2025-12-18 | 0180 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ruxton Towson | 0.5 mi | 2026-05-11 | 0440 |
| Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Towson | 0.6 mi | 2026-04-23 | 1642 |
| Edenwald Towson | 1.3 mi | 2026-03-30 | 090 |
| Complete Care At Multi Medical Center LLC Towson | 1.5 mi | 2026-03-02 | 1220 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |