Canal View - Houghton County
Hancock, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235031) · 197 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $39,988 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (906) 482-5050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Canal View - Houghton County has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Canal View - Houghton County reports total nurse staffing of 4.90 hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.0%.
Canal View - Houghton County has 2 federal fines on record totaling $39,988.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Canal View - Houghton County is a government-owned (city/county) nursing home in Hancock, Michigan, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been certified since 1967 and holds 197 certified beds, with an average of 131.7 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Canal View - Houghton County holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. The facility's four CMS star ratings break down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, Quality Measures rating of 3 stars, and Staffing rating of 5 stars, alongside the overall 4-star rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.90, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows 2 federal fines totaling $39,988.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
There is no indication in the data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and no ownership change has occurred within the past 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Canal View - Houghton County has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.90 hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 47.0% and a staffing star rating of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $39,988.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 197 certified beds and an average of 131.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is government-owned (city/county); the data does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing — this facility scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 9064825050 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 9064825050 to schedule a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235031?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.