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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

The Oaks at Battle Creek

706 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017 · All homes in Battle Creek

The Oaks at Battle Creek, a 77-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Battle Creek, MI, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #125 of 420 rated homes in MI on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#125 of 420
In-state rank among rated MI homes
4.17
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
21
Inspection findings

The verdict

The Oaks at Battle Creek, a 77-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Battle Creek, MI, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #125 of 420 rated homes in MI on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#125 of 420
In-state rank among rated MI homes
4.17
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
21
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 422 MI nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
235451
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
77
Residents
69
In Hospital
No
County
Calhoun
Last Inspection
Mar 12, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.17 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.99 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.75
CNA Hours
2.43
Total Nursing Hours
4.17 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.11
Nursing Turnover
23.1%
RN Turnover
7.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About The Oaks at Battle Creek

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, The Oaks at Battle Creek ranks #125 of 420 rated nursing homes in MI on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). The Oaks at Battle Creek operates 77 certified beds in Battle Creek, MI with approximately 69 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 4★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 21 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Staffing is reported at 4.17 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.99 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, The Oaks at Battle Creek falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 23.1% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (21 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 5, 2026 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 12, 2025 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 12, 2025 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 12, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 12, 2025 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 12, 2025 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 12, 2025 Tag: 0550

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 15, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 12, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 15, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 12, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 15, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 12, 2025 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 18, 2024 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 18, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2023 Tag: 0564

Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 10, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 25, 2023 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 25, 2023 Tag: 0687

Provide appropriate foot care.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 25, 2023 Tag: 0676

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 25, 2023 Tag: 0578

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 25, 2023 Tag: 0585

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 25, 2023 Tag: 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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 25, 2023 Tag: 0565

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 25, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 8.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 6.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 27.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 96.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 24.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 90.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 97.6% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for The Oaks at Battle Creek, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for The Oaks at Battle Creek

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The MI registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MI registry
  • Peer homes near 77 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MI. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for The Oaks at Battle Creek?
The Oaks at Battle Creek has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does The Oaks at Battle Creek rank among nursing homes in MI?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), The Oaks at Battle Creek ranks 125th among 420 rated nursing homes in MI (#125 of 420). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at The Oaks at Battle Creek?
The Oaks at Battle Creek reports 4.17 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.99 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 23.1%.
How many beds does The Oaks at Battle Creek have?
The Oaks at Battle Creek has 77 certified beds with approximately 69 residents. The facility is located at 706 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017.
Does The Oaks at Battle Creek have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, The Oaks at Battle Creek has 21 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has The Oaks at Battle Creek received any fines or penalties?
No, The Oaks at Battle Creek has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns The Oaks at Battle Creek?
The Oaks at Battle Creek is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was The Oaks at Battle Creek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for The Oaks at Battle Creek was on Mar 12, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for The Oaks at Battle Creek?
The Oaks at Battle Creek is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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