Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

Pinnacle Care of Battle Creek

Battle Creek, MI · 82 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 4, 2026

CMS Certification Number 235536 · first certified June 1993

Ownership

Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Partnership

Ownership changed April 1, 2023 (change of ownership)from MOMENTOUS HEALTH AT BATTLE CREEK

Citations on file

Rolling three-year window

Life Safety surveys

In the same window

Tags cited more than once

Across separate surveys

Inspection & testing records

Of the citations on file

Position within MI

47 citations — more than 99% of the 422 certified nursing homes in MI. Compared within MI rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Improvingfewer citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 5 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 14. With 4 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens February 2027 — about 5 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Facilities in MI are typically surveyed 12–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 723 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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7 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.

Emergency preparedness

6 of the 47 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index

Physical environment (health survey)

13 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 47 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

F-0584 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.
F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in MI, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MI figure is the meaningful one.

Citations on file over three years, compared
Measure	Citations
This facility	47
Median facility in MI	14
Median facility nationally	11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey

Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey date	Citations
December 22, 2022	8
March 19, 2024	24
May 12, 2025	10
March 4, 2026	5

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility

Most-cited tags at this facility
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Times cited	Last cited
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	3	2025-05-12
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	3	2026-03-04
K-0371	Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.	2	2024-03-19
E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	2	2026-03-04
K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	2	2024-03-19
K-0331	Construct fire resistant interior walls.	2	2025-05-12
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	2	2025-05-12
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	2	2025-05-12

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category

Smoke Deficiencies 23
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
Egress Deficiencies 5
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
Other 8

Citations by CMS category
Category	Citations
Smoke Deficiencies	23
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	6
Egress Deficiencies	5
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	5
Miscellaneous Deficiencies	4
Construction Deficiencies	2
Services Deficiencies	2

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

March 4, 2026 — 5 citations

Citations issued on March 4, 2026
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0006	Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 14, 2026)
E-0030	List the names and contact information of those in the facility.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 14, 2026)
E-0037	Establish staff and initial training requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 14, 2026)
E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 14, 2026)
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 14, 2026)

May 12, 2025 — 10 citations

Citations issued on May 12, 2025
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2025)
K-0100	Meet other general requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2025)
K-0331	Construct fire resistant interior walls.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2025)
K-0341	Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2025)
K-0344	Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 22, 2025)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 24, 2025)
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2025)
K-0374	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2025)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 22, 2025)
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2025)

March 19, 2024 — 24 citations

Citations issued on March 19, 2024
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0006	Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 22, 2024)
K-0111	Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 22, 2024)
K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.	Waiver has been granted (November 1, 2024)
K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.	Waiver has been granted (September 1, 2024)
K-0251	Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 6, 2024)
K-0291	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 22, 2024)
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 22, 2024)
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024)
K-0331	Construct fire resistant interior walls.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 22, 2024)
K-0342	Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 22, 2024)
K-0344	Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.	Waiver has been granted (August 15, 2024)
K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 2, 2024)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 22, 2024)
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 1, 2024)
K-0371	Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 6, 2024)
K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 1, 2024)
K-0511	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 22, 2024)
K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 22, 2024)
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 22, 2024)
K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 22, 2024)
K-0781	Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 22, 2024)
K-0914	Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 22, 2024)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 22, 2024)
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 22, 2024)

December 22, 2022 — 8 citations

Citations issued on December 22, 2022
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2023)
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2023)
K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Waiver has been granted (March 27, 2023)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 16, 2023)
K-0362	Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2023)
K-0371	Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2023)
K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2023)
K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2023)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.