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Nursing Home in Baltimore

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Pickersgill Retirement Community

Nursing Home in Baltimore

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Pickersgill Retirement Community

615 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD 21204 View map
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. 

(410) 825-7423

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
3/5
Maryland average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5
Maryland average: 3.2/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
4/5
Maryland average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
1/5
Maryland average: 3.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 34m per day

This home provides 6% more nursing time per resident than the Maryland average.

Maryland average: 4h 17m per day

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.

Lower demand than the Maryland average
Occupancy rate 21%
Residents per day (avg) 34
Occupancy rate
21%
Residents per day (avg)
34

Who this home usually serves

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

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

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$36.3M
Surplus of revenue
$13.7M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$36,339,098.00
Surplus of revenue
$13,655,849.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.0M
16.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$16.6M
Total costs $22.7M
Bed community size
138-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 45 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Services

24-hour Awake Staff
Alzheimer's Care
Beauty Services
Behavioral Management
Catheter Care
Colostomy Care
Decubitus Care
Dementia Care

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
21%
65% lower than Maryland average

Maryland average: 60%

Occupied beds
29 / 138
Average residents 104 per day

License Details

Facility TypeLimited Liability Corporation
CountyBaltimore

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit Statusfalse

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

CNA Training Program
ContactBarry Eisenberg, Executive Director

Memory & Specialized Care

3 services
Mild Alzheimer's Level
Moderate Alzheimer's Level
Severe Alzheimer's Level

Additional Policies & Features

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Contact Pickersgill Retirement Community

Demographics

Resident demographic information for this facility.

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%

Inspection History

In Maryland, the Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality is the state agency that conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports for all assisted living and nursing facilities.

3 visits/inspections

Results

3 with issues

0 without issues

Maryland average: 5 visits/inspections

Maryland average: 2 inspections

Latest inspection

Date January 31, 2025
Annual Inspection

18 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Maryland average: 53 deficiencies

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Maryland average 3.9


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations 19

Maryland average 49.9

Citations per inspection
6.33

Maryland average 12.81


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 19 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.5


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Maryland average: 0.5

0 serious citations More info Maryland average: 0.6

19 moderate citations More info Maryland average: 47.2

0 minor citations More info Maryland average: 1.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Jan 31, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Jan 31, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Jan 31, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Jan 31, 2025
Corrected

Compare Independent Living around Towson The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.

5 facilities compared · CMS & MD Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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AL

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Address 7.9 miles from city center — 1.36 miles to nearest hospital (University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center)

Address 615 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD 21204

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 94
Employees 70
Contractors 24
Staff to resident ratio 2.85:1
58% better than Maryland average

Maryland average ratio: 1.81:1

Avg staff/day 29
Average shift 8.2 hours
0% compared with Maryland average

Maryland average: 8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 21,632
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 39
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

18.2%

3,936 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 7 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant390396,74791100%8.6
Registered Nurse120123,6078897%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse92112,82891100%7.9
Dental Services Staff6062,69391100%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist0551,2887279%8.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0779416571%9.2
Administrator1014966268%8
Nurse Practitioner1014806066%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014785763%8.4
Mental Health Service Worker1014725965%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0334484752%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide0114225459%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide0113514448%8
Qualified Social Worker0333164954%6.3
Medical Director011481415%3.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111833%6
39 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 97%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 100%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 79%
7 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 66%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 63%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 65%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 52%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 59%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 48%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 54%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 15%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
33 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (15.2%)
Medicaid
8 residents (24.2%)
Private pay or other
20 residents (60.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 19.5
51% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 12.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 35.1
37% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 25.7

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Maryland avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 34.8%
47% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 23.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 37.7%
36% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 27.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 32.7%
26% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 25.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 10.6%
364% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 2.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.2%
5% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 6.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.8%
264% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.1%
41% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.6%
87% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 20.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.5%
19% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 12.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.1%
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 92.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.0%
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 96.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.48
12% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.32

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.20
164% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.21

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Maryland avg: 3.7 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.7%
5% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 78.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 7.1%
414% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.4%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 24.3%
15% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 21.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 17.4%
76% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 9.9%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.7%
251% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 48.5%
10% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 49.7%
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 50.6%

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Community Options Waiver

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.

Senior Care Program

Maryland Senior Care

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

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

$11,000 (individual).

Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

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

$943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.

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

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

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy

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

~$34,000/year (individual, varies by county).

Not strict; prioritizes low-income.

Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maryland VA Aid and Attendance

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

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

$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

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

$48,560/year (individual, 300% FPL).

None specified.

Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

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

$2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).

$9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).

Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

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

$943/month (individual); spend-down available.

$2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.