nursing home in Hancock, MI
Portagepointe
500 Campus Drive, Hancock, MI 49930 · (906) 483-1000
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Portagepointe at a glance
Portagepointe is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Hancock, Michigan (Houghton County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Michigan average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 5.4 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 29, 2025) found 5 health citations. The Michigan average is 9.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Lifepoint Health
- Medicare-certified since
- December 15, 2006
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Houghton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 235624
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.45 hrs | 3.99 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.14 hrs | 0.78 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.25 hrs | 2.33 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.94 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 67 | 89.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $29,376 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 104 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 58 | 86 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96.7% | 83.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 6.9% | 3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.6% | 14.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 9.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 26.7% | 10.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 25.8% | 12% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 9.6% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.5% | 4.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 14.7% | 19.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 25.2% | 20% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.3% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 83.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 13 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected September 2, 2026 |
| May 29, 2025 Fire safety | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 27, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 27, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0361 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 27, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 27, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Standard | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0813 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Standard | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| May 8, 2024 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 9, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 9, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Fire safety | 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 9, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 9, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0753 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| May 18, 2023 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 27, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 12, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTAGE HOLDING COMPANY LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/17/2013 |
| HISTORIC LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS, LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/17/2013 |
| LEGACY LIFEPOINT HEALTH LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/17/2013 |
| LIFEPOINT HOLDINGS 2 LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/17/2013 |
| LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/17/2013 |
| PORTAGE HEALTH FOUNDATION Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/01/2013 |
| PEKARSKE, EMILY Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2021 |
| GROOMS, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2016 |
| LAWRENCE, CHARLOTTE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/10/2022 |
| MONTE, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/17/2013 |
| POLITE, ELMER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/14/2020 |
| POPPELL, MARCUS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/16/2018 |
| RIALS, LOREN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/09/2023 |
| HSC MANAGER LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2013 |
| HEINONEN, RYAN Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/10/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Portagepointe's rating?
Portagepointe has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Michigan nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Portagepointe receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Michigan average of 9.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Portagepointe accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Portagepointe?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Lifepoint Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Portagepointe and how do I contact it?
Portagepointe is at 500 Campus Drive, Hancock, MI 49930. Phone: (906) 483-1000.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.