Our mission
Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation at Covenant HealthCare provides comprehensive services to support recovery after injury, illness, surgery or a debilitating condition. From a short course of treatment to a lifetime of care, we’re here to meet your patients’ needs.

Exclusive
At Mary Free Bed at Covenant, we offer a full continuum of care customized to each patient’s recovery journey. Whether it’s rehabilitation after a stroke, brain injury or spinal cord injury, our expert teams work closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans focused on restoring their independence and quality of life.
With state-of-the-art technology and a compassionate approach, we ensure your patients receive the specialized care they need at every stage of their recovery.

Outstanding
Our brain injury, spinal cord injury and stroke rehabilitation programs are led by rehabilitation specialists who use the latest evidence-based therapies to help patients regain maximum function and independence. We’re committed to helping patients rebuild their strength and mobility, allowing them to participate in activities that matter most to them.

Accredited
Mary Free Bed at Covenant is proud to offer CARF-accredited rehabilitation programs that meet the highest standards of care. This recognition underscores our commitment to providing exceptional care to patients across the Great Lakes Bay Region.
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New Facility Features
60 private inpatient rooms
Designated areas for critical conditions
Specialized therapy gyms and technology
Spacious outpatient treatment spaces
Orthotics & Prosthetics + Bionics with on-site lab
Outdoor therapy gardens and rooftop patio
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Our story began in 1891 when a small group of Grand Rapids women recognized the need for medical care for patients with limited financial means. They launched a fundraising campaign asking anyone named Mary – or anyone who knew someone named Mary – to donate 10 cents. Because Mary was the most popular female name at the time, the group soon raised enough money to endow a bed at a local hospital, which became known as the Mary “free bed.”
Today, we provide the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and are nationally recognized for achieving excellent outcomes for adults and children who’ve experienced amputations, brain injuries, cancer, multiple traumas, spinal cord injuries, strokes and many other diagnoses. U.S. News & World Report nationally rates Mary Free Bed as a Best Rehabilitation Hospital for 2021-22, while Newsweek recognizes Mary Free Bed as one of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers of 2021.
Covenant HealthCare is the largest and most comprehensive health care provider in the Great Lakes Bay Region. We provide extraordinary care to every generation, from high-risk obstetrics, neonatal and pediatric intensive care to cardiology, oncology and more.
Covenant HealthCare was formed when two hospitals, St. Luke’s and Saginaw General, each with more than a 100-year history in Saginaw, merged in 1998. Since then Covenant HealthCare continues the tradition and commitment to invest in our community.