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 101 to 125 of 160 citations

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

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

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

    Health citation F-0627, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2026).

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

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

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

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2026).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 4, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

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

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

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

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

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

    Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

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

    Health citation F-0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  13. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, 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).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, 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).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service 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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  20. 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).

  21. 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).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2024).

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

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights 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).

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

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

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

    Health citation F-0622, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 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.