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Mary Free Bed expands Grand Rapids campus as rehab demand surges

As of September 2026: Overseeing the bond-financed campus expansion

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation is adding 48 inpatient beds, a 350-space parking ramp, and a new children's hospital to its Grand Rapids campus. Chief financial officer Ryan Podvin says the expansion answers 'unbelievable demand' for rehabilitation services.

Updated Sep 6

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There's a lot of people out there that need rehabilitation. And we're serving everybody from our youngest little kiddos up to some of our oldest patients every single day.

from Mary Free Bed expands Grand Rapids campus as rehab demand surges · Updated Sep 6

As we expand inpatient and outpatient capacity, as well as bring the kids' hospital online, we knew parking would be at a premium.

from Mary Free Bed expands Grand Rapids campus as rehab demand surges · Updated Sep 6