Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage
Houghton, MI · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 237262)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (906) 483-1160 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology services. It serves 22 ZIP codes from its Houghton, Michigan office.
Yes, Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage is Medicare-certified (CCN 237262, certified since October 1994), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS records.
About this agency
Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Houghton, Michigan, certified since October 6, 1994 (CCN 237262). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS's Home Health Care CAHPS survey process.
CMS quality measures show that 99.15% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 91.61% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their episode of care. These figures come from CMS-published outcome measures.
The agency's service area covers 22 ZIP codes from its Houghton, Michigan office, indicating a moderately sized coverage footprint in the region.
All ratings and figures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Medicare.gov for the most current information, as CMS updates its ratings periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage is Medicare-certified (CCN 237262, certified since October 6, 1994), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/237262?state=MI.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 22 ZIP codes from its Houghton, Michigan location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, scheduling, and care plans by calling the agency directly at (906) 483-1160; also review its current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 6, 1994.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (906) 483-1160 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact the agency at (906) 483-1160 to inquire about starting care.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not address that distinction; contact the agency at (906) 483-1160 for clarification on the specific services it provides.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/06/1994. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.