Nursing homes › Maryland › Pickersgill Retirement Community
615 Chestnut Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 · 4108257423 · 43 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 5.43 (Maryland median: 3.60). RN hours: 1.24. Weekend total: 3.85.
All-time on record: 20 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-19 |
| 2026-04-10 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-19 |
| 2026-04-10 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-19 |
| 2026-04-10 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-19 |
| 2025-01-31 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-31 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-31 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-31 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-31 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-31 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-31 | Try 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-31 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-31 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-31 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-31 | Regularly 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-31 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEN, MARIA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2024 |
| EISNEBERG, BARRY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2015 |
| FLOWER, NANCY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2002 |
| GERBERG, KENNETH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/09/2007 |
| KARPOVICH, JILL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| KNIGHT, NICOLE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/08/2023 |
| LONG, CAROL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| SMITH, EMILY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/1999 |
| AUWAERTER, KAREN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| BROOKE, ANN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2001 |
| CARROLL, MARSHA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| FINNEGAN, FRAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| FORSTER, KRISTEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| HUGHES, WINNIE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| ORTWEIN, SANDRA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2015 |
| TULLY, FAYE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2004 |
| EISNEBERG, BARRY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/03/2015 |
| KNIGHT, NICOLE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/08/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 215259. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.