Broadmead
Scout 100Cockeysville, MD · 70 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Cockeysville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$15,820/mo
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Pickersgill Retirement Community
615 Chestnut Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 · Baltimore County
Pickersgill Retirement Community
74
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 75% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Towson
Pickersgill Retirement Community is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Towson, MD, with 43 certified beds and an average of about 32 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.85 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.23 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.85 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •13 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Towson for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 43
- Avg. residents/day
- 32
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 215259
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,820–$15,820/mo (median $13,410) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,580–$8,640/mo (median $7,050) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Baltimore prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.85
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.23
- National avg ≈ 0.75
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 13
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-01-31
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (20 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-10Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
2025-01-31Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-01-31Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-01-31Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
2025-01-31Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-01-31Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-01-31Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-01-31Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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 …
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
Location
615 Chestnut Avenue, Towson, MD
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Pickersgill Retirement Community
How much does Pickersgill Retirement Community cost?
Pickersgill Retirement Community does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Towson, MD area typically runs $11,820–$15,820 per month (median $13,410, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Pickersgill Retirement Community's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Pickersgill Retirement Community 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Pickersgill Retirement Community?
Staff provide about 4.85 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Pickersgill Retirement Community?
Pickersgill Retirement Community has 20 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-31). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Pickersgill Retirement Community have availability?
Typically 75% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Pickersgill Retirement Community offer?
Pickersgill Retirement Community in Towson, MD offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 43 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Baltimore.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
- 2Get exact pricing & availabilityRequest current rates for Pickersgill Retirement Community — takes one minute, answered same day.
- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
- 4Hold a spotMost communities hold a residence with a small refundable deposit while you decide.
Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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