Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
PICKERSGILL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
TOWSON, MD · 43 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 10, 2026
CMS Certification Number 215259 · first certified February 1994
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MD
5 citations — more than 3% of the 221 certified nursing homes in MD. Compared within MD rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 1.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens September 2027 — about 12 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in MD are typically surveyed 17–59 months after the last one (median 30), measured over 283 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- F-0909 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.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MD, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MD figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 5 |
| Median facility in MD | 22 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2020 | 0 |
| January 31, 2025 | 3 |
| April 10, 2026 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-04-10 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2025-01-31 |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 1 | 2026-04-10 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2025-01-31 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 10, 2026 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2026) |
January 31, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2025) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.