Bishop Hills Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Rockford, MI
Bishop Hills Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Rockford, MI
Bishop Hills Assisted Living is a 47-bed community in Rockford, Michigan, set in a single-story building with private rooms. It’s pet friendly, so residents don’t have to give up their animals to move in, which honestly matters more to people than it gets credit for.
The care list here is solid: rehabilitation services, respite care, nursing services, and staff on-site 24 hours a day. There’s also a dedicated respite and short-term care program, so this isn’t only built for permanent moves. Families weighing a trial stay or recovery period have that option.
Day to day, residents get help with the basics, dressing, bathing, getting around, plus medication assistance and coordination with outside care providers when needed. Meals run three times a day with snacks and special diet accommodations built in. Housekeeping and laundry are handled by staff. There’s a volunteer program and religious services on offer too, things that tend to matter a lot for residents who want more than just physical care.
Deb Smith runs the place as administrator, and she’s not new to this work. Thirty years in healthcare, including nursing home administration specifically. That’s the kind of tenure that tends to show up in how a place actually runs day to day.
On the regulatory side, Michigan inspectors look at fall and injury prevention here, one of the standard categories any assisted living community gets evaluated on. One logistics note: Walk Score is 21, car-dependent, so plan on driving for most errands and visits.
Put it all together and Bishop Hills reads as a small, hands-on assisted living community with real flexibility built in, respite stays, pet-friendly rooms, and leadership with decades of relevant experience behind it.
47-bed community Rank #271 / 430Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 271st out of 430 homes in Michigan for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Michigan facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 21 / 100 Rank #515 / 703Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 515th out of 703 homes in Michigan for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeHomes For The Aged
StatusRegular
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
ExpirationJuly 31, 2026 Expires in 2 days
CountyKent
License NumberAH410236738
Bishop Hills Assisted Living is legally operated by Baruch SLS, Inc.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Housekeeping
Laundry
Religious Services
Recreation Area
Activities
Specific ProgramsRespite & Short-Term Care
Religious Services
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursMonday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Inspection History
In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
5 deficiencies
5 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (38% below)
• Total deficiencies (38% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 5 | 8 | This facility has 38% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (5 vs. MI avg 8).↓ 38% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 5 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Michigan average (5 vs. MI avg 5).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 30, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated three violations including leaving Resident B on the floor for hours after a fall and incomplete service plan details.
- September 28, 2023 complaint investigation found failures to update Resident A’s service plan and prevent multiple falls, with one violation established related to fall prevention.
- July 22, 2025 renewal inspection found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies and recommended license continuation.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
30 years of experience
Deb Smith serves as the Administrator at Bishop Hills Assisted Living, bringing 30 years of healthcare experience including nursing home administration. She joined the team in 2022 and is dedicated to providing compassionate leadership. Outside of work, Deb enjoys crocheting, reading, and spending time with her family.
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1.0 miles from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bishop Hills Assisted Living
Who is the owner of Bishop Hills Assisted Living?
Bishop Hills Assisted Living is legally operated by Baruch SLS, Inc.
Is Bishop Hills Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Bishop Hills Assisted Living has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Bishop Hills Assisted Living?
According to MI state health department records, Bishop Hills Assisted Living's license number is AH410236738.
When does Bishop Hills Assisted Living's license expire?
According to MI state health department records, Bishop Hills Assisted Living's license expires on July 31, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Bishop Hills Assisted Living?
Yes, Bishop Hills Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Bishop Hills Assisted Living have?
Bishop Hills Assisted Living has 47 beds.
Has Bishop Hills Assisted Living had any deficiencies?
Bishop Hills Assisted Living has had 5 reported deficiencies since 2022 according to records from Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
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