Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 233026)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (616) 840-8000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI returns patients to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
Patients at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital return to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and their readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate, according to CMS.
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Grand Rapids, MI that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, certified since May 16, 1984. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a lower intensity of daily therapy over a longer stay.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mary Free Bed's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its potentially-preventable readmission rates, both after discharge and during the rehab stay, are also no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of the 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse and the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates. This is a non-profit facility. Families considering rehabilitation here can use these comparisons as one factor among others when evaluating options. Data reflects the most recent information published on CMS Care Compare.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas nursing homes generally provide lower-intensity therapy over longer stays.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Mary Free Bed's rate of discharging patients to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission rate after discharge and during the rehab stay are no different than the national rate, according to CMS.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, and its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having been certified since May 16, 1984.
Who owns this facility?
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (616) 840-8000 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/233026?state=MI.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
The data provided does not cover this; consider contacting the facility at (616) 840-8000 for details relevant to your situation.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not specify transfer procedures; please contact the facility at (616) 840-8000 to arrange this.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.