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Michigan · Acute Care
Up Health System Portage
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Up Health System Portage ranks #342 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 5★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 12%
- national star rank
- #342 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
500 Campus Drive, Hancock, MI 49930 · Houghton County · (906) 483-1000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Up Health System Portage ranks #342 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a top-quartile CMS star rating nationally, with 1 quality measure beating the national benchmark.
- Top 12%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #342 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 12 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS published no overall star rating for this hospital in its May 2026 release; it is rated 5 of 5 as of August 2026.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Up Health System Portage sits among rated US hospitals
5 Top 12% higher than 88% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Up Health System Portage vs. Michigan and the nation
- Up Health System Por…
Up Health System Portage
5 stars
- Michigan avg
Michigan state average
3.1 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 5 stars, Up Health System Portage rates above the Michigan average of 3.1 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Other
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 100.0%
5 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Up Health System Portage
Mortality 3 measures
Safety of care 2 measures
Readmission 7 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.02 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.98 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 12.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.8 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.31 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.84 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.3 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 5 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 4 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 5 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 5 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 5 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.7 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -1.4 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -38.3 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.6 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 6.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.4 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.77 |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Up Health System Portage outside Michigan, keyed first to the high CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside MI (5/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside MI (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Michigan
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Michigan.
One of 147 Medicare-certified hospitals in Michigan, 6 are shown here.
Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital
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No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Ascension Genesys Hospital
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3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield and Novi
Southfield, MI
4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital
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3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
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3/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Up Health System Portage compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Up Health System Portage ranks #342 of 3182 rated US hospitals (high-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Up Health System Portage?
Up Health System Portage has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Up Health System Portage perform on quality measures?
1 of 12 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Up Health System Portage; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Up Health System Portage?
Up Health System Portage reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 4 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Up Health System Portage?
Up Health System Portage tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 1 are at the national average.
Does Up Health System Portage have emergency services?
Yes, Up Health System Portage provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Up Health System Portage?
Up Health System Portage is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Other ownership, located in Hancock, MI. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Up Health System Portage?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Up Health System Portage, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Up Health System Portage offer maternal health services?
Yes, Up Health System Portage reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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