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1100 Quincy Street Hancock, MI 49930 · Houghton County

(906) 482-5050

All 3 nursing homes in Hancock, MI (3 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 197 certified beds Government

CMS certification number 235031 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Canal View - Houghton County a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Canal View - Houghton County as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Michigan average of 3.2. Inspectors issued 21 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 3 penalties, including $39,988 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 3 out of 5; for long-term residents, 4 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 4.92 hours per resident per day at Canal View - Houghton County, above the Michigan median of 3.86 (US median: 3.72). About 1.25 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.40 hours, 11% below its all-week average. 44.8% of nursing staff left within a year (Michigan median 43.8%).

Nursing care per resident per day 4.92 hours
Above the Michigan median of 3.86 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.25 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 4.40 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 44.8% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 31.7% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds197
Residents per day 133 About 67% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipGovernment - City/county
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJanuary 1967
Legal business nameHOUGHTON COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY

Paying for care at Canal View - Houghton County: Medicare and Medicaid

Canal View - Houghton County is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Michigan's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on January 28, 2026 and found 5 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 21 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 21 citations at Canal View - Houghton County across 6 inspection dates, 6 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on December 8, 2023 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (10) and nutrition and dietary (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level J, December 8, 2023). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

January 28, 2026 · 5 citations

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2026)

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2026)

EProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0810 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2026)

DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2026)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2026)

September 25, 2025 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 26, 2025)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 6, 2025)

November 20, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2024)

DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2024)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2024)

April 24, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0744 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 24, 2024)

March 6, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2024)

December 8, 2023 · 9 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection

JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 4, 2024)

GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 4, 2024)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 23, 2024)

FConduct 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 4, 2024)

FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 4, 2024)

ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 4, 2024)

ERespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 4, 2024)

EEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2024)

CPost nurse staffing information every day.

Potential for minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 4, 2024)

Questions to ask on a tour of Canal View - Houghton County

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on December 8, 2023 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on December 8, 2023. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  4. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

3 penalties in the last three years, including $39,988 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Mar 6, 2024 Fine $24,395
Dec 8, 2023 Fine $15,593
Dec 8, 2023 Payment Denial 49 days of payments denied

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 4/5 3/5 5/5 3/5
August 2026 4/5 3/5 5/5 3/5
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Nearby nursing homes

Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Center Hancock · 0.9 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 4/5 39 beds · Medicaid
PortagePointe Hancock · 1.1 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 4/5 60 beds · Medicaid
Greentree of Hubbell Rehabilitation and Health Hubbell · 8.7 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 3/5 55 beds · Medicaid
Bayside Village L' Anse · 26.0 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 2/5 59 beds · Medicaid
Marquette County Medical Care Facility Ishpeming · 62.7 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 5/5 140 beds · Medicaid

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