Is Rockford Afc in Rockford licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AS410417984 covers Rockford Afc (1439 Townsend Trail NE, Rockford) as an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents), with a licensed capacity of 6. The current license period runs November 15, 2024 through November 14, 2026, and the state lists it as a regular license.
Source: Michigan LARA, Bureau of Community and Health Systems -- statewide AFC/HFA file and facility report index, data as of 2026-10-30.
Who holds the license for Rockford Afc?
The licensee of record is Rockford Afc, and it is the only home in our five-county area under that licensee name.
A single-home licensee often means the owner is closely involved day to day; ask who covers when the owner or administrator is away.
Does Rockford Afc accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for Rockford Afc in the state data, which records it as serving developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged.
For a resident whose memory is stable this may not matter. If it is changing, compare Rockford Afc with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Rockford Afc find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Rockford Afc, published December 6, 2024 after an on-site visit on November 14, 2024, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| December 6, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| June 11, 2024 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Rockford Afc had any special investigations since October 2023?
No complaint investigation of Rockford Afc has been posted by LARA since October 2023.
Investigations follow complaints, so a quiet record can mean a well-run home or simply families who did not file. Ask Rockford Afc how it tells families about incidents.
How does Rockford Afc compare with other licensed homes in Rockford?
Rockford Afc is licensed for 6 residents; the 6 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Rockford range from 6 to 108 beds (median 30), and together carry 8 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care | Home for the Aged | 108 | Yes | 2 |
| StoryPoint of Rockford | Home for the Aged | 40 | Yes | 0 |
| Extended Care At Ramsdell | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 4 |
| New Haven Assisted Living Of Rockford | AFC large group home (13-20) | 18 | Yes | 0 |
| Rockford Country Home | AFC family home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Rockford page.
What should families ask Rockford Afc before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Rockford Afc's own file and license.
- If memory loss progresses, at what point would the home ask for a move, and how much notice is given?
- How often have rates risen over the last three years, and by how much?
- Does the licensee or a manager live in or work on site, and who covers when they are away?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AS410417984, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through November 14, 2026 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Rockford Afc | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
