GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan—Mary Free Bed at Home announced it has been named among America's Best Home Health Agencies for 2026 by Newsweek and Statista. Ranked fifth in the state of Michigan, and first in West Michigan, this ranking places Mary Free Bed at Home among the top 300 home health providers nationwide, selected from more than 10,000 agencies across the country.
"We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition from Newsweek," said Trey Kubizna, vice president of operations for Mary Free Bed at Home. "This honor is a testament to the compassion and expertise of our entire team. Every day, our care team goes above and beyond to provide the highest standard of care to our patients and we are thrilled to be counted among the best in the country."
"This new ranking provides families with a trusted resource for identifying high-quality home health providers at a time when safety, independence and reliable care matter most," said Alexis Kayser, heath care editor at Newsweek. "The agencies on this list have demonstrated excellence in clinical outcomes, patient experience and overall service."
The America's Best Home Health Agencies 2026 list, developed by Newsweek in collaboration with Statista, recognizes 300 agencies nationwide based on four key data sources:
- Quality metrics data for home health agencies published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Peer recommendations collected through a national online survey of home health professionals and administrators
- Results from patient experience surveys sourced through Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS)
- Accreditation data from The Joint Commission (TJC), Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)
"This recognition reflects the collaborative efforts of our dedicated team, from clinicians in the field to support staff in our offices," said Kubizna. "Through robust quality review processes, patient experience initiatives and safety programs, we remain focused on delivering exceptional care in the home. This national honor underscores the professionalism, compassion and clinical excellence that Mary Free Bed at Home brings to patients and families every day."