All citations for The Oaks at 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

June 5, 2026

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. 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 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. 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 March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  5. 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 March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. 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 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  11. 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 March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  12. 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 March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 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.