Pinnacle Care of Battle Creek in Battle Creek, MI was fined $140,507 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 112 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Pinnacle Care of Battle Creek (Battle Creek, MI) — $140,507 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Pinnacle Care of Battle Creek in Battle Creek, MI was fined $140,507 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 112 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.