Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Pinnacle Care of Battle Creek
675 Wagner Drive · Battle Creek, MI 49017 · 82 certified beds
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About Pinnacle Care of Battle Creek
Pinnacle Care of Battle Creek is a nursing home in Battle Creek, Michigan. Its capacity is 82 beds, the same as the Calhoun County median for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 111 citations, the most recent on March 6, 2026. CMS also lists 4 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.38 hours per resident per day. It is one of 7 nursing homes listed in Battle Creek. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (111)
Records from December 2022 to March 2026.
March 6, 2026
Tag F0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2026.
March 6, 2026
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2026.
March 6, 2026
Tag F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2026.
March 6, 2026
Tag F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2026.
March 6, 2026
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2026.
March 6, 2026
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2026.
January 22, 2026
Tag F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.
January 22, 2026
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.
January 22, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.
September 10, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 4, 2025.
May 12, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 15, 2025.
May 12, 2025
Tag F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 15, 2025.
May 12, 2025
Tag F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2025.
May 12, 2025
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2025.
May 12, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 15, 2025.
May 12, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2025.
May 12, 2025
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2025.
May 12, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2025.
May 12, 2025
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 15, 2025.
May 12, 2025
Tag F0887Educate 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.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2025.
Penalties (4)
Total fines: $133,946
April 17, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $51,875 against this nursing home on April 17, 2025.
April 17, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting May 15, 2025, lasting 99 days (triggered by inspection on April 17, 2025).
February 9, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting April 12, 2024, lasting 55 days (triggered by inspection on February 9, 2024).
February 9, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $82,071 against this nursing home on February 9, 2024.
Staffing
3.38 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.05 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: Pinnacle Battle Creek Holdings LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Michigan.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Battle Creek.
Calhoun County Medical Care Facility
Evergreen Manor Senior Care Center
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