Canal View - Houghton County

Houghton · MI · Government - City/county · 197 certified beds · CCN 235031 · HOUGHTON COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY


Canal View - Houghton County operates 197 certified beds in Hancock, Michigan. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1967-01-01. It averages 131.7 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Canal View - Houghton County?

CMS lists 22 health-inspection deficiencies for Canal View - Houghton County, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-01-28.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-01-28F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2026-01-28F0584, F0810Honor 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. / Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.E
2026-01-28F0686, F0689Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-09-25F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-09-25F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2024-11-20F0689, F0697, F0761Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / 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.D
2024-04-24F0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D
2024-03-06F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2023-12-08F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2023-12-08F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2023-12-08F0812, F0838, F0868Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / 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. / Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyF
2023-12-08F0609, F0610, F0761Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / 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.E
2023-12-08F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2023-09-27F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D

Why was Canal View - Houghton County fined 2 times?

DateTypeAmount
2024-03-06Fine$24,395
2023-12-08Fine$15,593

Has Canal View - Houghton County had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-01-0549

How is Canal View - Houghton County staffed?

MeasureThis facilityMI average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.897873.99072
Total nursing staff turnover (%)47.044.1
Average number of residents per day131.785.9

Who owns Canal View - Houghton County?

Canal View - Houghton County is registered with CMS as Government - City/county, operates under the legal business name HOUGHTON COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTHOUGHTON COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITYsince 01/01/1968
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYHILGERS, CHRISTY, JENICH, EDWARD, TERVO, JAMESsince 01/01/2013
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLHOUGHTON COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY, DESTRAMPE, KARA, KINZEL, TERRY, KURU, ASHLEY, LAPLANDER, ADAMsince 01/15/2025
ADP OF THE SNFKINZEL, TERRY, LAPLANDER, ADAMsince 01/24/2025

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