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 26 to 50 of 160 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 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
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0881, Infection Control 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
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 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
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).

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.