Accreditation and Awards

Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF is an independent, international organization that promotes the standards of care for rehabilitation programs. Accreditation signifies that a hospital's program represents the highest quality, value, and optimal outcomes for the individuals served.

RIM also holds accreditation from CARF for our specialized programs in:

Inpatient Programs:

• Amputation Specialty Program
• Brain Injury Specialty Program
• Spinal Cord Specialty Program
• Stroke Specialty Program

Outpatient Programs

• Brain Injury Specialty Program
• Spinal Cord Specialty Program

Ranked Among the Best in the U.S.

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan has been recognized once again by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers.

With more than 1,100 inpatient physical rehabilitation centers in the United States, patients recovering from severe injuries or illnesses have more choices than ever before. Newsweek’s 2024 list recognizes 300 leading inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the United States based on a survey of experts, quality metrics, accreditation data and Google reviews.

Cardiac Rehab Certification

Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan’s Cardiac Rehab program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Certification through AACVPR guarantees RIM’s Cardiac Rehab program is providing the highest level of patient care, by implementing research-based practice and ensuring we follow the most up-to-date government-regulated guidelines.