Pinnacle Care Of Battle Creek
Battle Creek, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235536) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $133,946 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (269) 969-6244 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pinnacle Care Of Battle Creek has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of about 3.1 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Pinnacle Care Of Battle Creek reports total nurse hours of 1.78 per resident per day, with 0.00 RN hours per resident per day, and CMS gives it a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS did not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
Yes, Pinnacle Care Of Battle Creek has 2 federal fines on record totaling $133,946.00, plus 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program, meaning it has been identified for a pattern of serious quality issues.
About this facility
Pinnacle Care Of Battle Creek is a for-profit partnership nursing home in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, certified since June 1993 for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 82 certified beds and an average of 65.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pinnacle Care Of Battle Creek holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its staffing rating is 1 out of 5, and its quality measure rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 1.78, with 0.00 RN hours per resident per day. CMS did not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $133,946.00, and 2 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Pinnacle Care Of Battle Creek. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details of the underlying citation. In addition, CMS lists this facility's special focus status as "SFF Candidate," meaning CMS has identified it as having a pattern of serious quality issues and it is being considered for placement in the Special Focus Facility program, which involves more frequent inspections due to persistently poor performance.
No chain ownership or size information was provided in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months per the data provided.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Medicare.gov Nursing Home data).
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pinnacle Care Of Battle Creek has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 1.78 per resident per day, with 0.00 RN hours per resident per day; CMS did not report a turnover percentage, and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $133,946.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is listed as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 82 certified beds with an average daily population of 65.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 26, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2 overall, 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (269) 969-6244 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (269) 969-6244 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235536?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.