Canal View - Houghton County — Nursing Home in Hancock, MI
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 197 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 124.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 235031 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.17 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 1.18 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Canal View - Houghton County had 5 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (January 28, 2026).
Inspection Findings — January 28, 2026
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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. (Level E)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. (Level E)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — March 6, 2026
Canal View - Houghton County is a 197-bed nursing home in Hancock, Michigan. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.2 hours per resident day, above the Michigan average of 4. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 5 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Staffing appears to be a relative strength, with nursing coverage above the state average, which can support more attentive care. However, the most recent inspection raised several concerns about resident care and safety — ask what specific steps the facility has taken to address issues like pressure ulcer prevention and ensuring a safe, homelike environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canal View - Houghton County Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Canal View - Houghton County is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Canal View - Houghton County's CMS star rating?
Canal View - Houghton County has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Canal View - Houghton County?
Canal View - Houghton County reports 5.16507 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Canal View - Houghton County had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Canal View - Houghton County had 5 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Canal View - Houghton County have?
Canal View - Houghton County has 197 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce — 1/5 — 0.9 mi
- PortagePointe — 4/5 — 1.1 mi
- Greentree of Hubbell Rehabilitation and Health — 1/5 — 8.7 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.