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Canal View - Houghton County

1100 Quincy Street, HANCOCK, MI, 49930

(906) 482-5050

www.houghtonmcf.com

197 licensed beds

CMS rates Canal View - Houghton County 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 51 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with $39,988 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections5/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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1100 Quincy Street

Hancock, MI 49930

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Bed capacity

197

CMS facility ID

235031

Care type

Nursing home

County

Houghton

Facility name

Canal View - Houghton County

Street address

1100 Quincy Street

City / state / ZIP

Hancock, MI 49930

Phone

(906) 482-5050

Website

www.houghtonmcf.com

About this facility — Canal View - Houghton County

Canal View - Houghton County is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Hancock, Michigan. It is licensed for 197 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Michigan (100 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Hancock and 423 skilled nursing facilities across Michigan. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Canal View - Houghton County 51 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $39,988 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

Government - City/county

Registered owners & officers

Houghton County Medical Care Facility

Direct owner · Operational control — 100% stake — since 1968

Destrampe, Kara

Operational control — since 2025

Hilgers, Christy

Governing body — since 2010

Jenich, Edward

Governing body — since 2013

Kinzel, Terry

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Kuru, Ashley

Operational control — since 2025

Laplander, Adam

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Tervo, James

Governing body — since 2020

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1967-01-01

CMS overall rating

4 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

5 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$39,988 total

Last standard inspection

2026-01-28

Nurse staffing

4.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$449 per day (≈ $13,650/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

49% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 49% private/other

Occupancy

62% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

4% below the MI median of $466/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

197

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-01-28Health inspection5 citations

F-0584

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-03-06

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2026-03-06

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-03-06

F-0810

E · No harm foundFood safety

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2026-03-06

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-03-06

2025-09-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-12-06

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-09-26

7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (44 citations)

2024-11-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-12-18

F-0697

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-12-18

F-0761

D · No harm found

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-12-18

2024-04-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0744

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2024-06-24

2024-03-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-04-02

2023-12-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations

F-0609

E · No harm found

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-01-04

F-0610

E · No harm found

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-01-04

F-0686

G · Actual harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-01-04

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-01-04

F-0732

C · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-01-04

F-0761

E · No harm found

Corrected 2024-01-31

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-02-23

F-0838

F · No harm found

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2024-01-04

F-0868

F · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-01-04

2026-01-28Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0222

F · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2026-02-23

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-02-20

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-02-20

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2026-02-20

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-01-29

2024-11-20Fire-safety inspection10 citations

E-0022

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

Corrected 2024-12-16

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-12-16

K-0222

E · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-12-16

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-12-16

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-12-16

K-0374

E · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-12-16

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-12-16

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-12-16

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-12-16

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-12-16

2023-12-08Fire-safety inspection15 citations

E-0013

F · No harm found

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-01-04

E-0015

F · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-01-04

E-0020

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2024-01-04

E-0037

F · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2024-01-04

K-0311

F · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-01-04

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-01-04

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-01-04

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-06-07

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-01-04

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-02-07

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-01-04

K-0374

E · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-01-04

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-01-04

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-01-04

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-01-04

Federal penalties

2024-03-06Fine$24,395

2023-12-08Fine$15,593

2023-12-08Medicare payment denial — 49 days

Total fines$39,988

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 235031.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Michigan.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 63% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 43

Federal fines, 3 years

$39,988

More than 79% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

4.9

Higher than 87% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.9

Nursing staff turnover, annual

45%

Higher than 52% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 44%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Michigan average on 7 and worse on 10. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	18.9%	10.7%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	6.8%	5.5%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.7%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	1.6%	1.5%	1.5%	Near state average
Have depressive symptoms	2.6%	4.5%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.4%	0.1%	0.1%	Worse than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	5.6%	3.0%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.2%	95.4%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	10.9%	11.1%	12.7%	Near state average
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	26.7%	19.4%	19.5%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	95.5%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	3.0%	5.0%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	22.4%	19.4%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	25.3%	14.7%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.66	1.74	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.17	1.56	1.69	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	96.7%	83.4%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.3%	1.1%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.4%	81.5%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	15.4%	23.9%	23.4%	Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	20.7%	11.7%	11.8%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0689 5 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
F-0686 2 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F-0812 2 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
K-0222 2 inspections. Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
K-0372 2 inspections. Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Michigan

Licensing: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Survey and Certification
File a complaint: 800-882-6006 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 866-485-9393. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 855-444-3911. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Up Health System Portage, about 1.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics, about 11 miles.
Baraga County Memorial Hospital, about 28 miles.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce, Hancock, about 0.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Portagepointe, Hancock, about 1.1 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
The Bluffs Senior Community, Houghton, about 1.2 miles.
Omega House, Houghton, about 1.2 miles.
Greentree of Hubbell Rehabilitation and Health, Hubbell, about 8.7 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.383 ratings on Google

★★★★★Kathy Black · 2025-10-20 · via Google
“Between both parents the Canal View was part of our family for over 7 consecutive years and we couldn’t have had better care, love and support for them. The leadership and staff are wonderful! Thank you for all that you did for both Alice and Slugger Slusarzyk.”

★★★★★Sonic · 2025-01-11 · via Google
“This is one of the most AMAZING facility’s! My grandma lived here for almost five years before her passing in woodland haven area! All the staff were extremely amazing and were there for whatever my mother and I needed! They allowed us to help with my grandma in any situation and I got to know and love every single resident there! Spending every day almost all day there their staff was ALWAYS in g…”

★★★★★Mary E · 2025-04-15 · via Google
“Our family can’t say enough good things about the care Woodland Haven has provided for our dad. Everyone on the entire team, from business to caregivers to maintenance etc have made the very difficult transition from at home care to full time residential living as good as possible. We are very thankful as we know we couldn’t provide the levels of care that they do at home. Thank you.”

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