Canal View - Houghton County
Nursing Home Facility
1100 Quincy St, Hancock, MI 49930
Canal View - Houghton County is a senior care community located in Hancock, MI. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Hancock area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (906) 482-5050.
With 197 beds, Canal View - Houghton County is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Hancock average about 53 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 67% of its licensed beds. That is below the Hancock average of roughly 86%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Hancock average about 2.7 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.3 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 47%.
The community is located in Houghton County, MI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 22 problems at Canal View - Houghton County. 4 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 7 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $39,988. Medicare also stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Canal View - Houghton County offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - County
- Beds / units 197
- Occupancy 67%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.9
- Annual staff turnover 47%
- Last health inspection January 2026
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