CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Michigan. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Canal View - Houghton County is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Hancock, Michigan with 197 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Provide 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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure 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.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure 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 quarterly
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUGHTON COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jan 1, 1968 |
| HILGERS, CHRISTY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2010 |
| JENICH, EDWARD | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2013 |
| TERVO, JAMES | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2020 |
| HOUGHTON COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Aug 6, 1996 |
| DESTRAMPE, KARA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 15, 2025 |
| KINZEL, TERRY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 24, 2025 |
| KURU, ASHLEY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 15, 2025 |
| LAPLANDER, ADAM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 1, 2023 |
| KINZEL, TERRY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 24, 2025 |
| LAPLANDER, ADAM | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 24, 2025 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Canal View - Houghton County and nearby alternatives.
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