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Canal View - Houghton County
1100 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Canal View - Houghton County is a Government, city/county nursing home in Hancock, Michigan, certified for 197 beds and caring for about 132 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Michigan median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 3, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 11.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $40K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), above the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 47.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Houghton Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 52 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.2 | 120.0 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.0% | 47.0% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $39,988 | $59,940 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 422 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Michigan average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 28 Jan 2026, 20 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×3 D ×8 E ×5 F ×4 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2024 | Fine | $24,395 | |
| 8 Dec 2023 | Payment denial | — | 49 days |
| 8 Dec 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.0%, RNs 28.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.9% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.4% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.1% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, city/county. Legal business name: Houghton County Medical Care Facility.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton County Medical Care Facility | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/1968 |
| Houghton County Medical Care Facility | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/06/1996 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Houghton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portagepointe | Hancock | 60 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 16.7 | — | 29 May 2025 |
| Greentree of Hubbell Rehabilitation and Health | Hubbell | 55 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 66 | 120.0 | $60K | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce | Hancock | 39 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 52 | 133.3 | $181K | 25 Jul 2025 |
All 4 facilities in Houghton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Canal View - Houghton County been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Canal View - Houghton County been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $40K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Canal View - Houghton County compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Canal View - Houghton County?
Ownership type is government, city/county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Houghton County Medical Care Facility and Houghton County Medical Care Facility. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Canal View - Houghton County last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.