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Health Inspection

Pinnacle Care Of Battle Creek

May 12, 2025 · Battle Creek, MI · 675 Wagner Drive
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 82
Provider ID 235536
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Pinnacle Care Of Battle Creek
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Inspection Summary

Pinnacle Care of Battle Creek in Battle Creek, MI — inspection on May 12, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF689
Immediate 140 F 60 C 5 sec Few 127 F 52 C 1 min affected

Note: Numerous Hot Water Temperature Monitoring Log Sheets were observed completely missing from the requested timeframe.

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DPS B) Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to 1) investigate falls, develop and implement post fall interventions, and prevent further falls for one of one (Resident #58) reviewed for falls and 2) facility failed to ensure resident was free from potential accidents or hazards by allowing unsupervised access to chewing tobacco for one (R38) of three residents reviewed for accidents.

Findings include:

Resident #58

A review of the medical record revealed that Resident #58 (R58) was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including difficulty walking, muscle weakness, wandering, and dementia.

The Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 1/24/2025, indicated that R58 scored 3 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), reflecting severe cognitive impairment.

On 5/05/2025 at 12:19 PM, R58 was observed ambulating independently and attempting to exit the locked memory care unit.

When redirected, she became agitated and expressed a desire to go outside. R58 was noted to be pleasantly confused and non-interviewable.

During an interview conducted on 5/05/2025 at 12:13 PM, Family Member DD reported that R58 had experienced multiple falls, including one that resulted in hospitalization .

A review of incident and accident reports, as well as progress notes, revealed the following fall incidents:

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Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 235536 B.

Wing 05/12/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Pinnacle Care of Battle Creek 675 Wagner Dr Battle Creek, MI 49017

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Battle Creek, MI, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Pinnacle Care of Battle Creek or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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