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 43 citations

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 December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
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 December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
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 December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (March 27, 2023).
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 December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2023).
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 December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
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 December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
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 December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0744, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
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 December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
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 December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 4, 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.