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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

PortagePointe

(906) 483-1000

About PortagePointe

PortagePointe brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation expertise to Hancock, Michigan families navigating recovery and complex care needs. Our team combines clinical excellence with compassionate support, helping seniors regain strength and independence through personalized treatment plans tailored to each resident's goals.

Community at a glance

Capacity

60 residents

Location

Hancock, MI

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

500 Campus Drive, Hancock, Michigan 49930

(906) 483-1000

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • Medicare flags PortagePointe for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.

At its most recent standard inspection, on May 29, 2025, state inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Michigan average is 9.9).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 5 hours 27 minutes with each resident a day, above the Michigan average of 3 hours 59 minutes.

Medicare has not fined PortagePointe in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day5 hours 27 minutesAbove the Michigan average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day1 hour 8 minutesAbove the Michigan average

1 administrator has left the home in the past year.

Inspections

9 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

July 23, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

May 29, 2025 · Standard inspection · 4 citations

  • Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 7, 2025
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 7, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 7, 2025
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 7, 2025
May 8, 2024 · Standard inspection · 4 citations+
  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 30, 2024
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalCorrected Jun 30, 2024
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 30, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 30, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Portage Hospital LLC
Medicare-certified beds
60
Average residents per day
58
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
December 15, 2006
Part of a chain
Lifepoint Health, 8 homes
Inside a hospital
Yes
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
235624

Location

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500 Campus DriveHancock, MI 49930

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Questions about PortagePointe

How did PortagePointe do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on May 29, 2025 and cited 5 health deficiencies, 1 of them from complaint investigations. The Michigan average is 9.9.

How much nursing care does each resident get at PortagePointe?+

Nurses and aides spend 5 hours 27 minutes with each resident per day, including 1 hour 8 minutes from registered nurses.

Has PortagePointe been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against PortagePointe in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Hancock Skilled Nursing in Michigan Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026