Bishop Hills Assisted Living

A one-story brick building with large windows at Bishop Hills, surrounded by green lawns, trees, and a small garden with yellow flowers in the foreground—an inviting setting for assisted living.

A Baruch Senior Ministries Community in Rockford, Michigan

Bishop Hills Assisted Living is a nonprofit senior living community in Rockford, Michigan dedicated to providing older adults a safe, supportive place to call home. As a part of Baruch Senior Ministries, our exceptional team members provide intentional senior care that helps our residents maintain their autonomy with support available when it's needed.

Assisted Living That Offers Socialization and Comfort

A Warm Welcome Awaits You at Bishop Hills

Tucked into the quiet beauty of Rockford just north of Grand Rapids, Bishop Hills Assisted Living offers a home where residents feel known and valued. From meals together to afternoons spent enjoying the outdoors or sharing stories with friends, life here is full of small moments that are truly welcoming. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where residents can enjoy each day with confidence and connection.

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When Extra Support Makes Life Easier

Care Options That Are Designed for Real Life Needs

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Our residents receive the level of support that best fits their evolving needs. Our Assisted Living community offers assistance of activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, mobility, and medication management. We also offer Respite Care, a short-term stay, for individuals who need temporary support following a hospital visit, during recovery, or when family caregivers need time to rest. Both options ensure our residents and short-term guests receive attentive care.

Levels of Care Available in Rockford

Assisted Living

Respite Care

Assisted Living Services and Amenities That Fit Your Lifestyle

Comfort, care, and connection every day.

Life at Bishop Hills ensures each day is comfortable, engaging, and worry-free. Residents enjoy nutritious meals prepared daily, assistance with housekeeping and laundry, and opportunities to participate in social and recreational activities that encourage connection and enjoyment.

Our team also helps coordinate care with outside providers such as home health, hospice, and therapy services when needed, ensuring residents receive comprehensive support while continuing to enjoy the rhythm of daily life.

Amenities and Services Offered

  • 24-hour care and support
  • Assistance with activities of daily living
  • Medication management
  • Housekeeping and laundry
  • Three nutritious meals daily
  • Social and recreational activities

  • Spiritual care opportunities

  • Care coordination with outside providers

A Commitment That Lasts

Assisted Living Serving Seniors and Families in Rockford, Michigan

Bishop Hills Assisted Living is part of Baruch Senior Ministries, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving older adults across Michigan. Through thoughtful stewardship and compassionate care, our communities focus on supporting residents and families with dignity and respect.

Baruch’s Lifetime Promise reflects this commitment by helping qualified residents remain in the community they call home, even if financial circumstances change. It is one more way our ministry works to ensure residents experience stability and belonging.

Hear from Our Residents

Real experiences from those who know our community best.

Bishop Hills Assisted Living  Team

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Deb Smith
Administrator

Deb joined the Bishop Hills team in 2022 as the Administrator. She has been in the healthcare field for 30 years in a variety of roles including nursing home administrator. Deb has two sons, one of which lives in Colorado and has blessed her with two granddaughters. In her spare time, Deb loves to crochet and read, as well as spend time with her mother who recently moved from NorthCarolina to Rockford, MI.

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Julie Rick
Associate Administrator

Julie joined the Bishop Hills’ team in September 2014. Her career started as a Grand Valley State University graduate social work intern at Georgetown and Cambridge Manors in 1998. She earned her Master’s in social work in 1999 and accepted the Director of Resident Care position in January 2000. After six years at Georgetown and Cambridge Manors, Julie joined two other Baruch Senior Ministries homes working as an Administrator and Associate Administrator. The opportunity to join the Bishop Hills team was a wonderful opportunity to work and serve in the community she and her family live in. It is such a blessing to her to see the Rockford community support and participate in the daily lives of Bishop Hill’s residents. Julie and her husband moved to Rockford in 1999. They have one son who attends Rockford Public schools. Julie keeps busy volunteering in his school and attending his sports events. In her free time she enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends.