All citations for Pinnacle Care of Battle Creek

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 12, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 57 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).

  3. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0344, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0678, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.