Special Tree

Special Tree Established in 1974, Special Tree is one of the premiere rehabilitation providers for persons with brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other neuro diagnoses.

Founded in 1974, Special Tree is a post-acute specialty rehabilitation center providing treatment for brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other neurological disorders. It was the first post-acute neuro rehabilitation organization established in Michigan. Special Tree provides a comprehensive range of care and treatment options, including Post-Acute Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation, Outpatient Neur

o Rehabilitation, Residential Neuro Rehabilitation, Day Treatment and Vocational Rehabilitation. Our specialty neurorehabilitation campus serves the greater Southeastern Michigan area, conveniently located 25 minutes from downtown Detroit and just a 10 minute drive from Detroit Metro Airport. We serve patients throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and throughout the United States. Since 1991, Special Tree has achieved accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). It is designated as a Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (CIIRP), making it one of only two organizations worldwide that has received CARF accreditation for both brain injury and spinal cord injury specialties for adults in a skilled nursing facility. In 2020, Special Tree was honored with the Michigan Performance Excellence Award, the state’s highest recognition for organizations that demonstrate outstanding performance, leadership, and operational excellence, and was a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace for ten years running. Our primary focus is to assist patients in their recovery, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes with maximum independence.

Wishing the best day to all of the moms!
05/10/2026

Wishing the best day to all of the moms!

05/08/2026

David working hard during collaborative PT/OT gait training! 👏

Co-treatment sessions help maximize recovery by addressing mobility, balance, endurance, strength, and functional independence all at once. Through skilled gait training, David is improving his ability to safely navigate his environment while building confidence with every step. 💪🦿

We’re so excited to welcome external partners for our marketing event tonight in the Special Tree greenhouse! Looking fo...
05/07/2026

We’re so excited to welcome external partners for our marketing event tonight in the Special Tree greenhouse! Looking forward to seeing you soon.

We love our Special Tree Nursing Team! Rehabilitation nurses have a truly specialized set of skills and play a vital rol...
05/06/2026

We love our Special Tree Nursing Team! Rehabilitation nurses have a truly specialized set of skills and play a vital role in the recovery process. Their expertise, compassion, and encouragement help patients rebuild strength, regain independence, and more. Thanks for all you do. Happy National Nurses Week!

Wishing the absolute best to our incredible therapy manager, Jackie, as she begins her well-earned retirement 💙Thank you...
05/01/2026

Wishing the absolute best to our incredible therapy manager, Jackie, as she begins her well-earned retirement 💙

Thank you for the guidance, support, and countless lessons you’ve shared with all of us. You will be deeply missed, but we’re so excited for this next chapter in your journey!🥳

05/01/2026

Larry working on bed mobility training to improve rolling, core strength, and overall functional independence. Bed mobility is an important foundation for daily function, helping patients reposition safely, reduce caregiver burden, improve comfort, and build the trunk control needed for transfers and other ADLs.

"Great teams have talented people who learn how their skills work together. Great teams can break through what has been ...
04/27/2026

"Great teams have talented people who learn how their skills work together. Great teams can break through what has been done to create new possibilities."

Creating those possibilities for every patient and every team member is what drives us, every single day.

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04/24/2026

Chris putting in the work with the Zero-G system to challenge functional mobility, dynamic balance, and ADL performance through meaningful tasks like meal prep and cooking. Building safety, confidence, and independence one step at a time. 💪🏼🚶🏻‍♂️

ADL prep is a vital part of SCI rehab because it helps individuals regain the skills needed for everyday life as safely and independently as possible. Practicing tasks like meal preparation improves problem-solving, endurance, balance, coordination, and adaptation to new movement patterns. It also gives individuals the opportunity to learn unique strategies, use adaptive equipment effectively, and build confidence in routines that matter most to them. By focusing on real-life tasks, rehab becomes more meaningful and better prepares individuals for a successful transition back to home and community life.

Throwing it back twenty years to Dr. Joseph Richert and PA Kelly Long ("Doc and Kelly") in the NCC physician office, 200...
04/23/2026

Throwing it back twenty years to Dr. Joseph Richert and PA Kelly Long ("Doc and Kelly") in the NCC physician office, 2006. 🥰📞🩺💙🫶

04/22/2026

🌟 Calling all Special Tree RSTs, CNAs, Team Coordinators, and Direct Care Staff! 🌟 This Fall 2026, Special Tree is excited to sponsor 8 team members for the Brain Injury Association of America Brain Injury Fundamentals course—a fantastic chance to learn and grow together!

Created by leading clinicians and rehab pros, this certificate program is perfect for anyone who cares for or supports individuals impacted by brain injury. Virtual, instructor-led classes are happening in September and November! Want in? Chat with your team leader or check the Special Tree intranet for details on how to apply.

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04/20/2026

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10909 Hannan Road
Romulus, MI
48174

Telephone

+18006486885

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