Canal View - Houghton County
1100 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930 · (906) 482-5050
Government - City/county · 197 certified beds
Canal View - Houghton County has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 5 citations (the Michigan average is 9.9). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $39,988 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 28, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 28, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.January 28, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.January 28, 2026 · F0810 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.January 28, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 28, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 25, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 25, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 20, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.April 24, 2024 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 6, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 8, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $24,395March 6, 2024
- Fine of $15,593December 8, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 49 daysStarting January 5, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Michigan average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.90 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.30 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.35 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.25 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - City/county |
| Certified beds | 197 |
| Average residents per day | 131.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- PortagePointe Hancock · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce Hancock · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Greentree of Hubbell Rehabilitation and Health Hubbell · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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