GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – U.S. News & World Report has ranked Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital as number 17 in its 2026-27 Best Rehabilitation Hospitals rankings. In the state of Michigan, Mary Free Bed Grand Rapids ranked number 1, and Mary Free Bed at Munson ranked number 4. The recognition marks the sixth consecutive year Mary Free Bed has been ranked among the nation’s top 20 rehabilitation hospitals. Among the 1,131 hospitals evaluated nationwide, Mary Free Bed ranked in the top one percent and is the top rehabilitation hospital in Michigan.
For patients and families facing a life-changing injury, illness or diagnosis, finding the right rehabilitation program can make a meaningful difference in their recovery and future independence. Rankings like U.S. News & World Report are designed to help patients, families and physicians identify hospitals equipped to care for individuals with complex conditions and rehabilitation needs. As recognition grows, so does awareness of the specialized rehabilitation services available to patients and families across Michigan and beyond.
Each year, Mary Free Bed team members care for thousands of people recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and other medically complex conditions. Through specialized inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and Orthotics & Prosthetics + Bionics, clinicians are helping patients regain function, confidence and independence after some of life’s most challenging events.
“This recognition reflects the extraordinary people who make Mary Free Bed what it is,” said Kent Riddle, president and CEO. “Every day, our teams bring expertise, compassion and determination to help patients and families move forward. We’re honored to be recognized nationally for the impact our teams make in the lives of the people we serve.”
Since 1891, Mary Free Bed has grown from a single bed in Grand Rapids into one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation systems. Today, more than 120,000 patients each year receive care through a growing network of inpatient, outpatient and specialized rehabilitation services designed to meet people where they are on their recovery journey.
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 as a national Best Rehabilitation Hospital for 2025-26. To learn more or schedule care, visit maryfreebed.com.
