National recognition follows recent U.S. News ranking, with both organizations identifying Mary Free Bed as Michigan’s leading rehabilitation hospital
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation has been named Michigan’s top rehabilitation hospital in Newsweek’s America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026 rankings, further reinforcing the organization’s position as a national leader in rehabilitation care.
The recognition marks the seventh consecutive year Mary Free Bed has been included among the nation’s leading rehabilitation providers. It comes just weeks after U.S. News & World Report ranked Mary Free Bed as the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in Michigan and 17th among the nation’s leading rehabilitation hospitals in its 2026-27 Best Hospitals rankings.
For people recovering from a stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputation or other medically complex conditions, access to specialized rehabilitation can play a critical role in recovery as they regain independence. The latest rankings from both Newsweek and U.S. News can offer patients, families and physicians guidance when seeking rehabilitation care.
“At Mary Free Bed, every recognition starts with the people we serve,” said Kent Riddle, president and CEO of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation. “Behind every ranking are patients working to reclaim their independence, families navigating difficult moments and team members who show up each day with extraordinary skill and compassion. We’re honored by this recognition because it reflects our shared commitment to restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.”
Newsweek’s America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026 ranking recognizes leading rehabilitation facilities across the United States. The rankings are developed in partnership with Statista and are based on four key measures:
- Quality metrics reported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- A national reputation survey of physicians, therapists, hospital leaders and other rehabilitation experts
- Quality designations and specialty accreditations from organizations including the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center
- Google reviews to measure of patient experience and satisfaction
The rankings also highlight standout programs. This year Mary Free Bed was recognized for its amputee, brain injury, spinal cord injury and pediatric rehabilitation programs. In fall 2026, Mary Free Bed will open Michigan’s first rehabilitation hospital designed exclusively for children, Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital.
Mary Free Bed’s continued presence among the nation’s leading rehabilitation providers reflects a longstanding commitment to exceptional patient outcomes and specialized care. The organization is internationally accredited by CARF and holds specialty accreditations in areas including stroke, brain injury and spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
Since opening in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1891, Mary Free Bed has grown from a single bed into one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation systems. Today, more than 120,000 patients each year receive care through a system of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient therapy locations, physician services and Orthotics & Prosthetics + Bionics.
Across its growing system of care, Mary Free Bed helps kids and adults rebuild strength, restore function and regain independence following illness, injury and disability. Specialized teams provide rehabilitation services for a wide range of conditions, including stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputation, complex trauma, chronic pain and pediatric rehabilitation needs.
Recognition from publications like Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report reinforces what patients and families across Michigan and beyond have experienced for generations: access to expert rehabilitation focused on helping people achieve their highest level of independence.
About Mary Free Bed
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation is a not-for-profit, internationally accredited and nationally recognized leader in rehabilitation. What started with a single bed in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1891 has grown to a rehabilitation system with more than 2,500 team members across 70 locations in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Virginia and West Virginia. Last year, Mary Free Bed restored hope and freedom through rehabilitation for more than 120,000 children and adults. With more than 120 specialized medical and sports rehabilitation programs and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, our specialized teams help patients achieve extraordinary clinical results. U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek rate Mary Free Bed among the nation’s leading rehabilitation hospitals. To learn more or schedule care, visit maryfreebed.com.
