Nursing homes › Michigan › Pinnacle Care of Battle Creek
675 Wagner Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49017 · 2699696244 · 82 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Partnership.
Total nurse staffing: 1.78 (Michigan median: 3.80). Weekend total: 1.74.
All-time on record: 111 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-03-06 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-03-06 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-06 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-03-06 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-03-06 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-01-22 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-22 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-22 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2025-09-10 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-04 |
| 2025-05-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Health | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-05-12 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Health | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-05-12 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-05-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-05-12 | Ensure 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-05-12 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-05-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-05-12 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-05-12 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-05-12 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-12 | 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. | B | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-17 | Fine | $51,875 |
| 2025-04-17 | Payment Denial | 99 days payment denial |
| 2024-02-09 | Fine | $82,071 |
| 2024-02-09 | Payment Denial | 55 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINNACLE BATTLE CREEK HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 04/01/2023 |
| ISHAKIS, YOCHANAN | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 60% | since 04/01/2023 |
| LEVINE, YISROEL | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 40% | since 04/01/2023 |
| LEVINE, YISROEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| ZENITH CARE LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 235536. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.