What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.

What services do you offer?

Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities Finding and ranking the best nursing homes Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research Senior-focused concierge medicine Senior-focused nutritionist Senior-focused personal training Memory care specialists Custom wheelchairs at all price points. Custom hearing aids Cosmetic skincare + dermatology Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat. Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.

Virtual Tours & Videos

Check out our photo album Check out our virtual tours Check out our home videos

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Check out our resident interviews

Pickersgill Retirement Community

615 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD 21204 View Map

Pickersgill Retirement Community is a Nursing Home in Maryland

Home
Search
USA
Maryland
Best nursing homes baltimore nursing homes baltimore
Pickersgill Retirement Community
View All Images

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Explore Open Rooms

Overview of Pickersgill Retirement Community

Pickersgill Retirement Community provides services for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. The skilled nursing department of the senior living home keeps an open mind in the community, ensuring the highest level of support for the residents. Pickersgill understands the importance of meaningful relationships and the importance of family, which is why it highly practices a resident-centered approach to holistic wellness for seniors; where building new friendships and staying close to family is one of the top priorities of the management.
Pickersgill has an on-site rehab center that helps boost up the period of recovery for stroke recovery, cardiopulmonary rehab, cognitive therapy, vestibular rehab, pain management, and wound care– are a few of the highlighted services offered, which are all designed to comprehensively care for the unique individuals.

+1 410-825-7423

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.56/day

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 138

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

69.8%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

61% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

32% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 years

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$36.3M

Surplus of revenue

$13.7M

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$36,339,098.00

Surplus of revenue

$13,655,849.00

Payroll costs

$6.0M

16.6% of revenue

Other operating costs

$16.6M

Total costs $22.7M

138-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 45 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
How BBB ratings work

Services

24-Hour Awake Staff

Alzheimer's Care

Beauty Services

Behavioral Management

Catheter Care

Colostomy Care

Decubitus Care

Dementia Care

About this community

Facility Type

Limited Liability Corporation

Additional licensing details

County: Baltimore

Ownership & operating entity

Profit status: false

Room costs

Private Room $133 - $247 per day

Hospice Affiliations

Gilchrist Hospice Care

Stella Maris

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Barry Eisenberg, Executive Director

CNA Training Program

Care Services

Mild Alzheimer's Level

Moderate Alzheimer's Level

Severe Alzheimer's Level

Additional Policies & Features

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

Gender

Female 75.6%
Male 24.4%

Age Distribution

85-94 55.1%
75-84 26.9%
95+ 15.4%
65-74 2.6%

Ethnicity

White 94.9%
Asian 3.9%
African American 1.3%

Compare Independent Living around Towson

Advanced Rehab at Autumn Lake Healthcare

SNF

MD 21093

110

515 BRIGHTFIELD ROAD HOLDCO LLC

68.8%

$11,242,712.00

$1,091,465.00

9.7%

74.00

4/5

4.2437

4/5

3/5

4/5

Pickersgill Retirement Community

SNF

Baltimore

173

A+

EISNEBERG, BARRY

69.8%

$16,048,681.00

$6,047,016.00

37.7%

33.80

3/5

4.5647

4/5

1/5

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Alice Manor

SNF

Baltimore (Woodberry)

105

ALICE OPERATOR LLC

81.7%

$12,740,049.00

$1,537,730.00

12.1%

92.40

1/5

3.4746

2/5

1/5

4/5

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arlington West

SNF

Baltimore (Dolfield)

AWCC HOLDCO LLC

93.8%

$11,607,714.00

$1,511,598.00

13%

75.10

1/5

3.2587

2/5

1/5

2/5

Autumn Lake Healthcare at BridgePark

SNF

Baltimore (Central Forest Park)

C+

BP CAPITAL

88.9%

$16,491,687.00

$1,097,077.00

6.7%

85.40

1/5

3.7677

1/5

3/5

Advanced Rehab at Autumn Lake Healthcare

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MD 21093

Bed Count: 110

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: 515 BRIGHTFIELD ROAD HOLDCO LLC

CCN: 215226

Occupancy: 68.8%

Home Revenue: $11,242,712.00

Payroll Costs: $1,091,465.00

Payroll %: 9.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 74.00

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.2437

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

Pickersgill Retirement Community

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Baltimore

Bed Count: 173

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: EISNEBERG, BARRY

CCN: 215259

Occupancy: 69.8%

Home Revenue: $16,048,681.00

Payroll Costs: $6,047,016.00

Payroll %: 37.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 33.80

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.5647

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Alice Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Baltimore (Woodberry)

Bed Count: 105

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ALICE OPERATOR LLC

CCN: 215215

Occupancy: 81.7%

Home Revenue: $12,740,049.00

Payroll Costs: $1,537,730.00

Payroll %: 12.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 92.40

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.4746

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arlington West

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Baltimore (Dolfield)

Bed Count: 82

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: AWCC HOLDCO LLC

CCN: 215349

Occupancy: 93.8%

Home Revenue: $11,607,714.00

Payroll Costs: $1,511,598.00

Payroll %: 13%

Avg Residents/Day: 75.10

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2587

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Autumn Lake Healthcare at BridgePark

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Baltimore (Central Forest Park)

Bed Count: 99

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BP CAPITAL

CCN: 215195

Occupancy: 88.9%

Home Revenue: $16,491,687.00

Payroll Costs: $1,097,077.00

Payroll %: 6.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 85.40

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7677

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 3/5

615 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD 21204

Calculate Travel Distance to Pickersgill Retirement Community

Add your location

Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

21,632

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.2

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	12	8.3	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	11	7.9	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	39	8.6	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.2hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

62 staff

8.3hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

18 staff

8.3hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

6.3hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

8.4hs shift avg

Other Services

7 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

18.2%

of total hours from contractors

3,936 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 7 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	39	0	39	6,747	91	100%	8.6
Registered Nurse	12	0	12	3,607	88	97%	8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	9	2	11	2,828	91	100%	7.9
Dental Services Staff	6	0	6	2,693	91	100%	7.6
Speech Language Pathologist	0	5	5	1,288	72	79%	8.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	7	7	941	65	71%	9.2
Administrator	1	0	1	496	62	68%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	480	60	66%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	478	57	63%	8.4
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	472	59	65%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	448	47	52%	7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	422	54	59%	7.8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	351	44	48%	8
Qualified Social Worker	0	3	3	316	49	54%	6.3
Medical Director	0	1	1	48	14	15%	3.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	18	3	3%	6

View All Staffing Data in Baltimore

Total Health inspections 3

23% below Maryland average

Maryland average: 3.9

Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total Health citations 19

62% below Maryland average

Maryland average: 49.9

6.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 19 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.5

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 19

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Environmental moderate citation Jan 31, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jan 31, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jan 31, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jan 31, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

33 Total Residents

Medicare 5 (15.2%)

Medicaid 8 (24.2%)

Private Pay/Other 20 (60.6%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Member Group

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 19.5

51% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 12.9

Functional decline score 35.1

37% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 25.7

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 34.8%

47% above Maryland average.

Walking Ability Worsened 37.7%

36% above Maryland average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 32.7%

26% above Maryland average.

Falls with Major Injury 10.6%

364% above Maryland average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.2%

5% below Maryland average.

Urinary Tract Infection 5.8%

264% above Maryland average.

Depressive Symptoms 2.6%

87% below Maryland average.

Antipsychotic Use 15.5%

19% above Maryland average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 91.1%

1% below Maryland average.

Influenza Vaccine 97.0%

0% above Maryland average.

Lost Too Much Weight 8.1%

41% above Maryland average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 82.7%

5% better than Maryland average

Antipsychotic medication increase 7.1%

414% worse than Maryland average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Pickersgill Retirement Community based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 69.8% ↑ 50.1pp vs 2022

Net Income $13,655,849 ↑ ~$30.9M vs 2022

Total Payroll $8,664,608 ↑ ~$1.4M vs 2022

Profit Margin 85.1% ↑ 234.3pp vs 2022

Loading trend charts...

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	70.0%	71.9%	76.6%	74.8%	73.2%	73.0%	86.4%	90.7%	83.3%	77.8%	66.5%	19.7%	69.8%
Beds	173	173	173	173	173	173	173	173	173	173	173	173	173
Net Income	-$3,501,593	$4,917,230	$13,068,431	$2,575,452	-$439,715	$4,155,317	$11,774,643	-$2,695,795	$16,091,016	$12,576,293	$12,371,658	-$17,243,592	$13,655,849
Gross Revenue	$7,401,030	$8,038,794	$8,481,711	$9,292,775	$9,235,943	$10,103,530	$11,125,949	$11,178,363	$11,516,884	$11,484,461	$10,263,620	$11,553,584	$16,048,681
Operating Expenses	$10,502,690	$10,891,614	$11,099,186	$11,514,694	$11,787,871	$12,343,632	$13,058,768	$13,900,400	$14,203,141	$15,186,347	$15,961,169	$15,264,591	$17,429,215
Net Patient Revenue	$6,836,093	$7,461,665	$7,808,610	$8,088,510	$8,378,405	$9,261,390	$10,136,423	$10,431,712	$10,426,676	$10,435,703	$9,237,357	$9,691,452	$10,794,647
Total Payroll	$3,693,871	$3,750,591	$3,897,718	$4,045,930	$4,903,742	$5,223,277	$4,351,787	$5,923,310	$4,963,697	$6,607,516	$6,665,820	$7,256,461	$8,664,608
Profit Margin %	-47.3%	61.2%	154.1%	27.7%	-4.8%	41.1%	105.8%	-24.1%	139.7%	109.5%	120.5%	-149.3%	85.1%
Medicare %	2.7%	2.5%	1.9%	5.9%	3.4%	2.6%	3.5%	0.7%	2.6%	2.5%	3.8%	9.7%	2.7%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	5.1%	2.7%	4.2%	2.5%	4.0%	5.9%	4.9%	5.8%	9.5%	24.1%	0.0%
Private %	97.3%	97.5%	93.0%	91.4%	92.4%	94.8%	92.5%	93.4%	92.6%	91.8%	86.7%	66.1%	97.3%
Revenue/Day	$155	$164	$161	$171	$181	$200	$186	$182	$198	$212	$220	$779	$245
Cost/Day	$238	$239	$230	$244	$255	$267	$240	$243	$270	$308	$380	$1,227	$396
Avg Length of Stay	134.6 days	181.2 days	156.3 days	176.7 days	182.8 days	280.2 days	160.1 days	552.6 days	202.3 days	357.1 days	309.0 days	214.4 days	249.5 days

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Nursing Home Data Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance

Community Options Waiver

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Maryland resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

MD Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.

Senior Care Program

Maryland Senior Care

General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by county).

Asset Limits: $11,000 (individual).

MD Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.

Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.

Asset Limits: $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.

MD Specifics: Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy

General: Age 62+, Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$34,000/year (individual, varies by county).

Asset Limits: Not strict; prioritizes low-income.

MD Specifics: Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maryland VA Aid and Attendance

General: Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.

Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

Asset Limits: $155,356 (net worth limit).

MD Specifics: High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

General: Age 65+, Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.

Income Limits (2025): $48,560/year (individual, 300% FPL).

Asset Limits: None specified.

MD Specifics: Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.

Income Limits (2025): $2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).

Asset Limits: $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).

MD Specifics: Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); spend-down available.

Asset Limits: $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

MD Specifics: Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.

Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Pickersgill Retirement Community

Pickersgill Retirement Community is a Nursing Home in Maryland

Pickersgill Retirement Community is a Nursing Home in Maryland

Pickersgill Retirement Community

Pickersgill Retirement Community is a Nursing Home in Maryland

Pickersgill Retirement Community is a Nursing Home in Maryland

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

Services

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Room costs

Hospice Affiliations

Staffing

Leadership

Care Services

Additional Policies & Features

Demographics

Gender

Age Distribution

Ethnicity

Compare Independent Living around Towson

Places of interest near Pickersgill Retirement Community

Calculate Travel Distance to Pickersgill Retirement Community

Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Maryland Seniors

Community Options Waiver

Senior Care Program

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Contact Us

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

Touring Checklist for Senior Living

Location

Community Spaces and Overall Environment

Services

Staffing

Accommodations

Finances

Other Notes