Nursing Home in Hancock, MI · CMS Data August 2026

Canal View - Houghton County

How Does Canal View - Houghton County Rate?

Canal View - Houghton County is a 197-bed government-owned nursing home in Hancock, MI. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.9 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on January 28, 2026, cited 7 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating
4 of 5
Nursing per resident per day
4.9 hours
Deficiencies at last inspection
7
Certified beds
197

1100 Quincy Street
Hancock, MI 49930

4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Canal View - Houghton County
RatingStarsCMS label
Overall rating4 of 5Above average
Health inspections3 of 5Average
Staffing5 of 5Much above average
Quality measures3 of 5Average
Quality for long-stay residents4 of 5Above average
Quality for short-stay residents3 of 5Average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at Canal View - Houghton County and the national median
MeasureThis homeNational median
Total nursing hours per resident per day4.9 hours3.7 hours
Registered nurse hours per resident per day1.3 hours0.6 hours
Nurse aide hours per resident per day3.3 hours2.2 hours
Total nursing hours per resident on weekends4.3 hours3.3 hours
Nursing staff turnover (past year)47%45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)29%42%

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Canal View - Houghton County
Last standard health inspectionJanuary 28, 2026
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection7
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)2
Fines in the past 3 years2 totaling $39,988
Payment denials in the past 3 years1

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Canal View - Houghton County who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Canal View - Houghton County
Residents whoThis homeNational medianCompared
Received an antipsychotic medication25%13%Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication28%18%Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury4.9%2.8%Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers3.3%4.2%Lower than the national median
Lost too much weight7.5%4.7%Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained0.4%0.0%Higher than the national median
Have depressive symptoms2.0%3.6%Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time22%13%Higher than the national median

Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.

About the Home

Facts about Canal View - Houghton County
Certified beds197
Average residents per day132
OwnershipGovernment - City/county
Legal business nameHOUGHTON COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY
Certified forMedicare and Medicaid
First certifiedJanuary 1967
CouncilsResident council

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Michigan's Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP) (866-485-9393) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Michigan.

Other Nursing Homes Near Canal View - Houghton County

Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Hancock nursing homes page.

Bayside Village, L' Anse

832 Sicotte Street, L' Anse, MI 49946 · 26 mi

(906) 524-6531

1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
  • Inspections1/5
  • Staffing2/5
  • Quality1/5
  • CMS Special Focus Facility candidate
  • 59 beds
  • Nonprofit

Sources

  1. CMS Care Compare: Canal View - Houghton County
  2. CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing Home Provider Information (processed August 1, 2026)
  3. CMS Provider Data Catalog: MDS Quality Measures

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