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PICKERSGILL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (TOWSON, Maryland)

615 CHESTNUT AVENUE, TOWSON, Maryland 21204

Phone: 4108257423

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
43
Avg Residents/Day
32
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Baltimore
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing5/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMaryland AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.360.88+0.49
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.683.93+0.75
CMS Staffing Rating5/53.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover54.7%40.2%-

Health Citation History

20 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-10Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Environmental DeficienciesRegularly 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-28Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

5 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-10Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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