Mid-Michigan

World-renowned Rehabilitation in Mid-Michigan

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation collaborate to bring advanced inpatient rehabilitation to mid-Michigan. How does this benefit you? Patients in the region have access to highly specialized rehabilitative care—closer to home.

With Mary Free Bed’s expertise in comprehensive rehabilitation and UM Health-Sparrow’s role as the region’s largest provider of inpatient rehabilitative care—including the only Level I Trauma Center in mid-Michigan—this partnership is transforming the future of rehabilitation in our community.

Why Choose Mary Free Bed at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow?

Your recovery is our purpose, and we’re focused on helping you regain what matters most. We bring together innovative therapies, and a team of dedicated specialists—all working toward one goal: helping you get back to the life you love.

From the moment you begin your recovery, you’ll have expert guidance, personalized care, and the full support of a team that believes in your potential. Because at Mary Free Bed at UM Health-Sparrow, rehabilitation isn’t just about treatment—it’s about transformation.

Inpatient Rehabilitation

At Mary Free Bed at UM Health-Sparrow our inpatient rehabilitation team provides expert, in-hospital rehabilitative care to help patients recover after surgery, illness, injury or other serious conditions. We specialize in treating brain and spinal cord injuries, stroke, amputations, neurological disorders, major trauma and more.

Conveniently located inside UM Health-Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, our inpatient rehabilitation unit offers patients a seamless transition to exceptional rehab therapy. Patients recovering from surgery or acute care are often just steps from our rehab unit, allowing for easy transfer without having to travel.

What sets us apart?

• Exceptional patient outcomes. Our patients consistently exceed national benchmarks in physical and cognitive recovery, including improvements in mobility, problem-solving, and daily activities.
• A focus on safety. We outperform national averages in key quality measures, such as infection rates, fall prevention, and pressure ulcer reduction.

A commitment to independence. Most of our patients return home after rehabilitation—surpassing national averages for discharge-to-home rates.

A Legacy of Restoring Hope and Freedom

For more than a century, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids has been a beacon of healing and recovery. Our legacy began in 1891, and today, we’re one of the largest and most comprehensive rehabilitation hospitals in the country. With nationally recognized outcomes, advanced technology and compassionate care, we’re here to help you regain strength, confidence and independence.

Ask For Mary in Mid-Michigan

Nationally recognized for outstanding patient satisfaction and rehabilitation outcomes, specialists from Mary Free Bed and University of Michigan Health share expertise, educational programs and research opportunities. Our partnership provides highly specialized levels of care and rehabilitation services as you recover from an illness, injury or other condition.