PortagePointe
500 Campus Drive, Hancock, MI 49930 · (906) 483-1000
For profit - Corporation · 60 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
PortagePointe has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 4 citations (the Michigan average is 9.9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 29, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.May 29, 2025 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 29, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.May 29, 2025 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.May 29, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 23, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 5.45 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.14 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.06 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 4.25 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 58 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Canal View - Houghton County Hancock · ★★★★★ 4 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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