How to Apply

Thank you for considering Canal View to meet your personal care needs. As you consider admission for our facility, please be assured that our caring and compassionate staff is here to make your stay a positive experience for you. Before applying, it’s important to understand that the process varies depending on your current situation.

Where Are You Coming From?

Choose an option below to learn more about how to apply.

Coming from Home

Complete our application online OR print this PDF and submit in person or via mail.
Contact our Admissions Coordinator via phone at 906-482-5050 or via email at bwalikainen@houghtonmcf.com.
Ensure that all insurance policies are active and up to date.
After the application is submitted, your name will be added to our waiting list.
Please be patient while you are on the waiting list.
Once you are approaching the top of the waiting list, you will be contacted by the Admissions Coordinator to discuss the next steps to make the transition.
Once accepted, you will need a routine physical with your primary care physician. Your forms from the visit will be sent to the Canal View Admissions Coordinator to ensure eligibility requirements are met.

Qualifying Hospital Visit

Notify the hospital Discharge Planner that your preference is Canal View. The Discharge Planner will contact the Admissions Coordinator to start the admissions process.
Your hospital case worker will make a referral to Canal View for consideration. Your case worker is responsible for ensuring that all information in the referral packet is complete and accurate. Delays or inaccurate information from the hospital setting will result in the possible lack of a bed at the facility.
After your complete referral packet is submitted by your hospital case worker, Canal View will verify your insurance and eligibility.
If you are eligible, Canal View will inform your hospital case worker and they will discuss the next steps towards your transition.

*A qualifying hospital stay is a three-night minimum inpatient hospital stay.