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Portagepointe
500 Campus Drive, 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.
Certified for 60 beds, Portagepointe serves Hancock in Houghton County, Michigan and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2006.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Michigan median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 16.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), above the Michigan median of 3.8.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Houghton Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 52 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.7 | 120.0 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.4 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 47.0% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 29 May 2025, 8 May 2024.
Severity mix: D ×2 F ×8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 18 May 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 | 12 Jul 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; 1 administrator 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 | 26.7% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 9.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.9% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.8% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.6% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Portage Hospital Llc. Chain: Lifepoint Health (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Holding Company LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/17/2013 |
| Historic Lifepoint Hospitals, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/17/2013 |
| Legacy Lifepoint Health LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/17/2013 |
| Lifepoint Holdings 2 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/17/2013 |
| Lifepoint Hospitals Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/17/2013 |
| Portage Health Foundation | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/01/2013 |
| Hsc Manager LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2013 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal View - Houghton County | Hancock | 197 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 11.2 | $40K | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 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 Portagepointe been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Portagepointe been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Portagepointe compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Portagepointe?
It is part of the Lifepoint Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Portage Holding Company LLC, Historic Lifepoint Hospitals, LLC and Legacy Lifepoint Health LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Portagepointe last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 29 May 2025.
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.