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Pickersgill Retirement Community

615 Chestnut Avenue, Towson, MD 21204

Assisted Living Nursing Home
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(410) 825-7423

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,308

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,226
  • Average State Price: $5,173
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Pickersgill Retirement Community Description

    Pickersgill Retirement Community is a very large 138 bed community that offers assisted living and nursing care and is located in Towson, Maryland. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 15 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    8.9
    Pickersgill Retirement Community
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 81 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 15 communities in Towson
  • Ranking in State: 206 out of 721 communities in MD
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Feedback:

    • Very nice staff and nice facility.
    • Good administration.
    • Former employees and residents consider each other family, highly recommending the community.
    • Excellent care for senior citizens.
    • Pickersgill is praised for its friendly atmosphere, cleanliness, and resident activities, including a Christmas concert.
    • Facility is clean, well-maintained, with wonderful staff and happy residents.
    • Friendly staff, well-equipped facility.
    • Beautiful and clean facility with friendly staff.
    • Positive interactions with very sweet staff members.
    • Beautiful, clean environment with nice-sized apartments and plenty of parking.
    • Great care team and lovely place with a range of living options and amenities.
    • Nice retirement place.
    • Facility remains clean and smells nice, especially noted on the independent living side.
    • Very clean facility.

    Negative Feedback:

    • Some areas of the facility were found to be less desirable with sightings of mice or rats and cleanliness issues.
    • Rooms are considered outdated for the price, with references to '90s golden oak cabinets.
    • Reports of infestation with mice running up and down the hallway.
    • Food service quality has declined post-COVID, with meals often served lukewarm and lack of assistance for the elderly.


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    Health

    Skilled nursing care

    Wellness program

    Wound care

    Medication management

    Incontinence management

    In-house physical therapy


    Services

    Personal assistance

    Maintenance-free living

    Toileting

    Grooming assistance

    Assistance with daily living activities

    Housekeeping services


    Activities

    Concerts

    Gardening

    Gym

    Activity rooms

    Yoga

    Variety of activities and programs


    Community Amenities

    Meditation room

    Activity rooms

    Resident computer

    Lounges

    Sunroom

    Fitness center


    Room Amenities

    Hardwood-style floors

    Emergency call system

    Large windows

    Ample closet space

    Private bath

    Full bath


    Dining

    Dining room

    Restaurants

    Café

    Three nutritious meals a day

    Dining assistance


    Transportation

    Transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 5
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Feb. 1, 1994
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 43
    Total current residents: 33
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $658


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2020-02-28 2020-03-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2020-02-28 2020-03-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2020-02-28 2020-03-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2020-02-28 2020-03-16 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2018-08-16 2018-09-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2018-08-16 2018-09-06 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2018-08-16 2018-09-06 D Administration Deficiencies Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
    2021-02-05 2021-03-05 D Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2020-10-29 2020-11-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2022-02-28 $658

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Towson which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 55,197 (large town).
    • The average income is $182,683, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 80
      • Low Temperature: 34
      • Average Temperature: 57.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 145 days of rain, 20 days of snow and 199 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.08 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 228.0, Moderate Days 43.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Trader Joe's
    0.5 miles away
    Safeway
    0.8 miles away
    Graul's Market
    1.3 miles away
    CosmoProf
    1.8 miles away
    Aldi
    1.8 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Kenilworth
    0.5 miles away
    Towsontown Boulevard & Towson Court Westbound
    0.6 miles away
    Towsontown Boulevard & Towsontown Court Eastbound
    0.7 miles away
    Towsontown Boulevard & Osler Drive Westbound
    0.8 miles away
    Towsontown Boulevard & Osler Drive Eastbound
    0.8 miles away

    Banks

    Susquehanna Bank
    0.4 miles away
    M&T Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Chase
    0.8 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.9 miles away
    First Financial Federal Credit Union of Maryland
    0.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Greater Baltimore Medical Center
    0.7 miles away
    Sheppard Pratt Hospital
    0.8 miles away
    University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
    1.2 miles away
    Aigburth Vale
    1.5 miles away
    Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
    3.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.8 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.8 miles away
    Health Mart
    1.1 miles away
    Rite Aid
    1.1 miles away
    CVS
    1.1 miles away

    Dentists

    Affordable Dentures
    2.7 miles away
    Loch Ridge Dental Care
    3.3 miles away
    Smile Garden Dental Center
    3.4 miles away
    Adventure Dental & Orthodontics
    3.5 miles away
    Sharon Whelton, D.D.S.
    3.9 miles away

    Parks

    Riderwood Hills Park
    0.4 miles away
    West Towson Park
    0.6 miles away
    Orchard Hills Park
    0.8 miles away
    Patriot Plaza
    0.8 miles away
    Towson
    0.8 miles away

    Places of Worship

    St. John's Church
    1.4 miles away

    Shopping

    The Shops at Kenilworth
    0.5 miles away
    Circle East
    1.1 miles away
    Stoneleigh Shopping Center
    2.0 miles away
    The Rotunda
    4.7 miles away
    Mondawmin Mall
    6.3 miles away

    Culture

    Kraushaar Auditorium
    1.5 miles away
    Rosenberg Gallery
    1.5 miles away
    Merrick Lecture Hall
    1.5 miles away
    Meyerhoff Arts Center
    1.5 miles away
    Carpe Librum
    4.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria
    0.5 miles away
    Nalley Fresh
    0.7 miles away
    Mission BBQ
    0.8 miles away
    Towson Diner
    0.9 miles away
    Michaelangelo’s
    0.9 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of MD. It is a large-sized community with 138 total beds.

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