D

PICKERSGILL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

615 CHESTNUT AVENUE, TOWSON, MD 21204
Score: 43 / 100

Pickersgill Retirement Community faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 43/100. The facility ranks in the 29th percentile among Maryland nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Recent inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Pickersgill Retirement Community. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staffing hours data not available for this facility.

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Jan 30, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jan 30, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Jan 30, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Jan 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jan 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 14.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 19.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.2% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 37.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 12.2% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 26.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 43 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
43
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12