Pickersgill Retirement Community

Nursing Home · Baltimore, MD

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Pickersgill Retirement Community

Q: What neighborhood is Pickersgill Retirement Community in?

Pickersgill Retirement Community is in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Baltimore.

Q: Is Pickersgill Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Pickersgill Retirement Community has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Pickersgill Retirement Community?

Pickersgill Retirement Community's occupancy is 21%.

Q: How many beds does Pickersgill Retirement Community have?

Pickersgill Retirement Community has 138 beds.

Q: What is the phone number of Pickersgill Retirement Community?

(410) 825-7423 will put you in contact with the team at Pickersgill Retirement Community.

Q: What county is Pickersgill Retirement Community located in?

Pickersgill Retirement Community is in Baltimore County.

Q: Is Pickersgill Retirement Community Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Pickersgill Retirement Community is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

Nursing Home · Baltimore, MD

CMS overall rating

615 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD 21204 View map

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Pickersgill Retirement Community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Pickersgill Retirement Community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Maryland state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 34m per day

This facility Maryland avg (4h 17m per day)

vs Maryland avg

+6%

1 of 1 metrics below state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 11m per day	▼ 8% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day

Capacity and availability

250 days

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)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

21%

Lower than the Maryland average: 60%

Occupied beds

29 / 138

Average residents per home in Maryland 104 per day

Facility TypeLimited Liability Corporation

CountyBaltimore

Services

24-hour Awake Staff

Alzheimer's Care

Beauty Services

Behavioral Management

Catheter Care

Colostomy Care

Decubitus Care

Dispense Medications

Profit StatusFalse

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.

No CNA training program

ContactBarry Eisenberg, Executive Director

Mild Alzheimer's Level

Moderate Alzheimer's Level

Severe Alzheimer's Level

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Since 2018 · 8 years of data 18 citations

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Maryland state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2018 vs. Maryland state average

Overall vs. MD average

Latest Inspection January 31, 2025 Annual Inspection

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	MD Average	vs. MD Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	18	4	This facility has 350% more total citations than a typical Maryland nursing home (18 vs. MD avg 4).↑ 350% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2018.	2.3	0.5	This facility has 360% more citations per year than a typical Maryland nursing home (2.3 vs. MD avg 0.5).↑ 360% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on January 31, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies related to resident dignity, privacy, care accuracy, respiratory care, medication errors, food safety, and staff training. Earlier inspections from 2020 and 2018 also cited issues with medication management, record accuracy, resident safety, and environmental hazards. Inspectors noted recurring themes around medication administration, documentation, and staff performance reviews. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports, and no complaint investigations were reported. The pattern of deficiencies suggests ongoing challenges in several care and safety areas without clear improvement over time.

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Inspections Since 2018

Total health inspections 3

Maryland average 3.9

Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations

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 8 years)

Critical Health citations

100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.5

Serious Health citations

100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.6

0 critical citations Maryland average: 0.5

0 serious citations Maryland average: 0.6

19 moderate citations Maryland average: 47.2

0 minor citations Maryland average: 1.7

Citations history (last 8 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

Top deficiency categories

Quality of Life & Care 7 deficiencies (37%)

Pharmacy Services 3 deficiencies (16%)

Resident Rights 2 deficiencies (11%)

Administration 1 deficiency (5%)

Environmental 1 deficiency (5%)

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%

Total staff 94

Employees 70

Contractors 24

Staff to resident ratio 2.85:1

58% better than Maryland average

Avg staff/day 29

Average shift 8.2 hours

0% compared with Maryland average

Total staff hours (quarter) 21,632

Nursing staff breakdown

Total count 12

8.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Total count 11

7.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Total count 39

8.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

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 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

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%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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

Significantly below average Maryland avg: 3.7

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 34.8%

47% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 23.7%

Walking Ability Worsened 37.7%

36% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 27.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 32.7%

26% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 25.9%

Falls with Major Injury 10.6%

364% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 2.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.2%

5% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 6.5%

Urinary Tract Infection 5.8%

264% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight 8.1%

41% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms 2.6%

87% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 20.2%

Antipsychotic Use 15.5%

19% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 12.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 91.1%

In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 92.0%

Influenza Vaccine 97.0%

In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 96.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.48

12% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.32

ED visits per 1,000 days 3.20

164% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.21

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly below average Maryland avg: 3.7

Pneumococcal Vaccine 82.7%

5% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 78.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase 7.1%

414% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.4%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 24.3%

15% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 21.2%

Emergency department visits 17.4%

76% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 9.9%

Falls with major injury 2.7%

251% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 48.5%

10% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 49.7%

In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 50.6%

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

Total residents 33

Medicare

15.2% of residents

Medicaid

24.2% of residents

Private pay or other

60.6% of residents

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.

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 $13.7M ↑ ~$30.9M vs 2022

Total Payroll $8.7M ↑ ~$1.4M vs 2022

Profit Margin 85.1% ↑ 234.3pp vs 2022

Financial Performance

Gross Revenue Operating Expenses Net Income

Salaries Contract Labor Wage Costs

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

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

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$36.3M

Surplus of revenue

$13.7M

Voluntary non-profit community

Home revenue

$36.3M

Surplus of revenue

$13.7M

Payroll costs

$8.7M

23.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$14.0M

Total costs $22.7M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

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7.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Baltimore's city center to Pickersgill Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.36 miles to nearest hospital (University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center)

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Community Options Waiver

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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).

High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Senior Care Program

Maryland Senior Care

Age 65+

General Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by county

Asset Limits $11,000 individual

Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (~5 trips/month) Case management

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Age 65+

General 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.

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

Benefits

24/7 nursing care Meals Therapy Medications (unlimited per medical need)

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy

Age 62+

General 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.

Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.

Benefits

Personal care Meals 24-hour supervision (up to $1,500/month subsidy typical)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maryland VA Aid and Attendance

Age —

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

High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.

Benefits

Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Age 65+

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

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

Asset Limits None specified.

Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.

Benefits

Up to $40/month premium subsidy Reducing drug costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+

General 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).

Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.

Benefits

Covers premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B) Co-pays Deductibles

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+

General Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

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

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

Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (hours vary, typically 20-30/week) Chores Nurse supervision

What neighborhood is Pickersgill Retirement Community in?

Pickersgill Retirement Community is in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Baltimore.

Is Pickersgill Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Pickersgill Retirement Community has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Pickersgill Retirement Community?

Pickersgill Retirement Community's occupancy is 21%.

How many beds does Pickersgill Retirement Community have?

Pickersgill Retirement Community has 138 beds.

What is the phone number of Pickersgill Retirement Community?

(410) 825-7423 will put you in contact with the team at Pickersgill Retirement Community.

What county is Pickersgill Retirement Community located in?

Pickersgill Retirement Community is in Baltimore County.

Is Pickersgill Retirement Community Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Pickersgill Retirement Community is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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Overview of Pickersgill Retirement Community

Quality ratings

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Capacity and availability

About this community

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Ownership & Operating Entity

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Hospice Affiliations

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Maryland state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Inspection Reports

Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2018

Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)

Citations history (last 8 years)

Demographics

Gender

Age Distribution

Ethnicity

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

39 Certified Nursing Assistant

12 Registered Nurse

11 Licensed Practical Nurse

6 Dental Services Staff

5 Speech Language Pathologist

7 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Mental Health Service Worker

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Physical Therapy Aide

3 Qualified Social Worker

1 Medical Director

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Family Member Group

CCRC

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in Maryland

Community Options Waiver

Senior Care Program

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Financial Assistance for
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