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Pickersgill Retirement Community

Towson, MD, US • 100 - 249 Employees
Non-Profit

Pickersgill Retirement Community is a nonprofit, continuing care retirement community nestled in a quiet, dogwood-lined neighborhood in Towson, Md. Founded in 1802, Pickersgill Retirement Community is named after one of its early board presidents, Mary Pickersgill, the seamstress who sewed the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 that inspired Frances Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner." Pickersgill is the rare community that can claim it has proudly served Baltimore-area seniors for more than two centuries.Known for its rich traditions and comfortable accommodations, Pickersgill offers seniors a retirement lifestyle with a variety of independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care accommodations, including assisted living suites.HistoryPickersgill was founded more than 200 years ago by a group of female patriots only a quarter of a century after the United States was born; the retirement community is named for Mary Young Pickersgill, who—along with her mother, daughter and two nieces—sewed the flag that flew over Fort McHenry, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the British bombardment of the Baltimore fort in the War of 1812.LifestyleOur wide range of services and amenities, health and wellness programs, stimulating and meaningful activities, and multiple levels of care mean you have more positive lifestyle choices than ever before.Pickersgill Retirement Community's self-directed lifestyle and wellness program offers countless ways to achieve a healthy balance of mind, body and spirit. Here, you'll find a variety of activities and programs to enhance various aspects of personal wellness. And at Pickersgill, our attentive staff will take care of the cooking and cleaning, so you can spend your time doing what you enjoy most.