{"id":109711,"date":"2022-02-10T20:22:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T20:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maryfreebed.com\/?page_id=109711"},"modified":"2026-01-26T20:47:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T20:47:22","slug":"inpatient","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/inpatient\/","title":{"rendered":"Inpatient"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-kids-child.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-109711","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"body_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_left_and_image_right","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"image_fit":"cover","image_zoom":false,"text_holder":{"content_editor":"<h2>Inpatient Care at Mary Free Bed Kids<\/h2>\r\nAt Mary Free Bed Kids, we believe recovery for children isn't just about healing after illness or injury \u2014 it\u2019s about giving each child the best possible chance at a full, meaningful life. Our inpatient program offers children with complex medical conditions a safe, nurturing, and specialized environment where rehabilitation is delivered by an expert pediatric team dedicated to kids\u2019 unique needs."},"image":109801},{"acf_fc_layout":"center_callout","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"content":"&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><b>Kids are unique. Their recoveries are, too.<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all to rehabilitation. Your child\u2019s therapy plan and recovery may be different from another\u2019s, even though their challenges may be similar.<\/p>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_right_and_image_left","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"image_fit":"cover","image_zoom":false,"image":106492,"text_holder":{"content_editor":"<h2><strong>Why Choose Inpatient Rehabilitation at Mary Free Bed Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<strong>A Unique, Secure Pediatric Environment<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMary Free Bed Kids operates the only secure-access inpatient rehabilitation unit for children and adolescents in Michigan. Our inpatient unit is certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for Pediatric Specialty Accreditation \u2014 a recognition that we meet high standards for family-centered, developmentally appropriate care.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment your child arrives, they\u2019re surrounded by a team that truly understands kids: pediatric physicians, therapists, nurses, and support staff who know that children\u2019s rehabilitation needs are different from adults' \u2014 medically, developmentally, socially, and emotionally."}},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_left_and_image_right","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"image_fit":"cover","image_zoom":false,"text_holder":{"content_editor":"<strong>A Multidisciplinary, Pediatric-Focused Team<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOur inpatient program is led by board-certified pediatric rehabilitation physicians (pediatric physiatrists), supported by an integrated team of pediatric specialists. This team can include nurses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/physical-therapist\/\">physical therapists<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/occupational-therapist\/\">occupational therapists<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/speech-language-pathologist\/\">speech-language pathologists<\/a>, recreational and music therapists, psychologists, dietitians, care managers, and other specialists as needed.\r\n\r\nBecause the team focuses only on children, you benefit from therapists and clinicians skilled in pediatric care \u2014 with training, experience, and a warm approach designed for younger patients and families."},"image":109369},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"content_editor":"<strong>Child-Centered Facilities &amp; Therapeutic Environment<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMary Free Bed Kids inpatient units are purpose-built for children. Therapy gyms, playrooms, a teen space, classroom and rehabilitation technology are designed with kids and adolescents in mind \u2014 bright, friendly, playful, and safe.\r\n\r\nChildren won\u2019t feel like they\u2019re in a sterile \u201cadult\u201d hospital: from iPads and adaptive games to recreation equipment for all ages and developmental levels. There\u2019s also on-site educational support from a certified teacher \u2014 so kids in longer stays can continue their schoolwork and keep up academically while they recover.\r\n\r\nFamilies are part of the healing process too. The environment is structured, yet warm \u2014 safe and supportive for patients and their families, with lodging options for caregivers and even partnerships with nearby housing for families of hospitalized children.\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2><strong>What to Expect: The Inpatient Rehabilitation Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<strong>Personalized, Intensive Therapy Plans<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWhen your child is admitted for inpatient rehabilitation, they\u2019ll receive a fully individualized treatment plan tailored to their condition, abilities, and recovery goals. Because no two kids \u2014 or their recoveries \u2014 are alike, we don\u2019t believe in a \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d approach.\r\n\r\nUnder the care of a pediatric physiatrist, therapy begins promptly. Typically, children receive at least three hours of intensive therapy each day \u2014 including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy - plus, recreational and play-based therapies, and more as needed.\r\n\r\nTherapies are interwoven with rest, meals, school work, family time, and socialization, allowing for a balanced, healing-oriented, child-friendly schedule.\r\n\r\n<strong>Comprehensive Rehabilitation: Body, Mind &amp; Life \u2014 Not Just Recovery<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBecause children are more than injuries or diagnoses, our inpatient program addresses all aspects of well-being:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Physical recovery \u2014 improving strength, mobility, coordination, daily living skills, and functional independence.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cognitive and developmental support \u2014 for kids recovering from brain injuries, neurological conditions, or developmental delays. Our therapy programs and support services are designed to meet each child where they are.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Emotional and social well-being \u2014 rehabilitation can be challenging for children and families. Our team includes psychologists and care coordinators to support mental and emotional health, assist families, and help children cope, adapt, and thrive.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Educational continuity \u2014 for children staying more than a few days, maintaining academic engagement is important. Our onsite certified teacher ensures kids can keep up with school work when appropriate and help support the transition back to school.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Family-centered care \u2014 family involvement is central: caregivers are encouraged to participate in therapy, planning, and ongoing care. We support family presence, education, and empowerment so they can help their child after discharge.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>From Admission to Discharge and Beyond: Continuum of Care<\/strong>\r\n\r\nInpatient care is often just the beginning of a child\u2019s rehabilitation journey. Once your child graduates from inpatient rehab at Mary Free Bed Kids, we offer a seamless transition to outpatient programs, specialized services, orthotics and prosthetics, adaptive equipment, and continuing therapy and school \u2014 ensuring support for as long as needed.\r\n\r\nOur broad statewide network means that whether you live in Grand Rapids or elsewhere in Michigan, families can often find outpatient follow-up care nearby.\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2><strong>Who We Serve \u2014 Conditions &amp; Diagnoses Treated<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nMary Free Bed Kids accepts children with a wide variety of conditions \u2014 from those recovering from serious illness or injury, to those living with congenital or chronic conditions that benefit from intensive rehabilitation.\r\n\r\nSome of the conditions we treat include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Brain injuries, concussions, head trauma, disorders of consciousness<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Spinal cord injuries and other spinal disorders<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Neurological disorders, neuromuscular diseases, nerve and muscle disorders<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Functional neurologic disorder<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Stroke<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Multiple trauma from accidents and injuries<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Amputations and limb differences<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cancer and its rehabilitation needs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Burns<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Congenital conditions and complex medical diagnoses<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Chronic pain syndromes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Orthopedic or musculoskeletal injuries<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Developmental delays requiring intensive therapy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cerebral Palsy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>After surgery rehabilitation to build strength, endurance and function<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cardiac conditions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Other complex rehabilitation needs requiring skilled nursing and frequent therapy<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBecause we treat children with such a wide range of needs \u2014 from acute injury recovery to long-term chronic condition management \u2014 our experience and flexibility allow us to design custom plans for nearly any pediatric rehab situation.\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2><strong>Demonstrated Outcomes &amp; Results<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nMary Free Bed Kids doesn\u2019t just promise quality care \u2014 our results speak for themselves:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Our inpatient program achieves a home\/community discharge rate significantly higher than national averages.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Children consistently show meaningful functional improvements in mobility, independence, and daily functioning during their stay.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Over the past several years, we have treated tens of thousands of children with complex and serious conditions.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Many children return home or to school ready to take the next steps in their lives, supported by ongoing outpatient care as needed.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThese statistics reflect not only our clinical effectiveness, but also our commitment to compassionate, child-centered rehabilitation.\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2><strong>In Progress: Expanding Capacity &amp; Continuing Our Mission<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nBecause demand for pediatric rehabilitation continues to grow, Mary Free Bed is working to build a freestanding, state-of-the-art children\u2019s rehabilitation hospital. This new facility will dramatically expand our capacity, increasing the number of inpatient beds, outpatient therapy spaces, and services available to children across Michigan.\r\n\r\nHighlights of the planned facility include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Private inpatient rooms designed for safety and privacy for medically fragile children<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dedicated pediatric therapy gyms and specialized spaces for practicing daily living skills<\/li>\r\n \t<li>On-site orthotics &amp; prosthetics and intensive feeding programs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Family respite and resource center, classroom for school continuity, and recreational\/therapeutic play areas<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThis expansion underscores our commitment to meeting the growing needs of children and families \u2014 ensuring access to high-quality pediatric rehabilitation now and in the future.\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2><strong>What Families Appreciate About Inpatient Care at Mary Free Bed Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>A safe, compassionate, and child-centered environment<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Holistic, individualized care addressing physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Family involvement and support, including lodging and resources to stay close<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Continuity of care through outpatient services and community reintegration<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Proven outcomes with children returning home or to school ready to thrive<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2><strong>Contact Information &amp; Next Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nIf you believe your child may benefit from inpatient rehabilitation at Mary Free Bed Kids \u2014 whether following an injury, illness, surgery, or as part of ongoing care for a chronic condition \u2014 the first step is to reach out for a referral and evaluation.\r\n\r\nMary Free Bed Kids offers a statewide network for pediatric rehabilitation, and while our inpatient program is based on our Grand Rapids campus, we are committed to helping coordinate continuing outpatient services and support wherever you are in Michigan.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"125263,125264,125265,125266,125262\"]"}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/109711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109711"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/109711\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":125268,"href":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/109711\/revisions\/125268"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}