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 24 of 24 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level K.
Fire safety citation K-0111, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level K.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (November 1, 2024).
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 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).
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 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2024).
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 March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).
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 March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (August 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).
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 March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0371, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).
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 March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (September 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0251, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.