Mary Free Bed Kids
Opening Fall 2026, a full continuum of pediatric services will be offered at the Mary Free Bed Grand Rapids Campus. The new, cutting-edge facility is designed for the unique needs of our youngest patients and their families.
Care Comes in All Shapes and Sizes
Our accredited programs, seasoned clinical teams, and compassionate approach ensure that children and families receive the highest standard of support throughout their rehabilitation journey.
Restoring Hope and Smiles
At Mary Free Bed, we heal with our hands and treat with our hearts. We believe:
No two children are alike, so each child’s rehabilitation is unique.
Laughter is a healing tool, and it makes everything more fun.
You become part of our family, so expect to be loved.
Why Mary Free Bed Kids?
As a CARF-Accredited Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, we provide expert, family-centered care designed to support the best possible recovery outcomes. Rehabilitation is essential after illness, injury, or surgery, and research consistently shows that beginning specialized care early can significantly improve a child’s progress.
Our accredited programs, seasoned clinical teams, and compassionate approach ensure that children and families receive the highest standard of support throughout their rehabilitation journey.
Our Team
Board-certified pediatric physiatrists – physicians who specialize in rehabilitation for kids – lead integrated teams of experts. They have the heart, training and skills to help your child recover as much—and as soon— as possible.
Loved ones play an important role in your child’s care, too! You’ll be involved in every aspect of your child’s care, including participation in therapy sessions.
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Personalized Care for Kids
Mary Free Bed Kids offers comprehensive rehabilitation for children with complex and common conditions.
Our goal is the same as yours: Maximize your child’s abilities and independence.
Inpatient
We provide specialized care for kids who require intensive rehabilitation due to serious illnesses and injuries.
Outpatient
We provide rehabilitation programs and services that are available for kids recovering from injuries and other disabling conditions.
Orthotics & Prosthetics
We provide specialized care for kids who need orthotic, prosthetic and other adaptive equipment.
Conditions & Services
Conditions We Treat
Faces of Rehabilitation
Brothers Jurian and Jaden Shaffer were enjoying a fresh Michigan snowfall when their sled struck a tree and changed their lives forever.
Jurian faced a long road of recovery after a severe leg break. His little brother, Jaden, experienced a traumatic brain injury and spent 11 weeks in intensive rehabilitation with Mary Free Bed Kids.
With help from their community, their faith and Mary Free Bed, the Shaffer family gets stronger every day.
Accredited
We’ve been endorsed by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities with a Pediatric Specialty Accreditation for meeting high standards.
Safe and Sound
Mary Free Bed Kids has the only secure-access inpatient unit for children and adolescents in Michigan.
Fun Loving!
Our pediatric rehabilitation experts are creative, disguising therapy as play. Rehabilitation + Fun = Better results.
Exceptional
Mary Free Bed Kids ranks in the top 10% in the nation for overall inpatient satisfaction.
FAQs
Take a look at some questions parents often ask about our Mary Free Bed Kids inpatient program.