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 Neuro 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.

🎶 We are so grateful to Rochelle Clark for entertaining all of our patients and staff this morning. What a fantastic way...
12/19/2025

🎶 We are so grateful to Rochelle Clark for entertaining all of our patients and staff this morning. What a fantastic way to wrap up our Holiday Spirit Week! ✨ 🎄

12/19/2025

Functional mobility is a cornerstone of SCI rehabilitation. Rebuilding movement skills—whether bed mobility or transfers—directly supports independence, safety, and overall health. Improving functional mobility helps patients:

•Maximize independence: Enhances the ability to perform ADLs, reduces reliance on caregivers, and increases participation in meaningful daily routines.

•Strengthen neuromuscular control: Repetitive task-specific training promotes neuroplasticity, motor learning, and improved coordination.

•Enhance community participation: Builds endurance, safety awareness, and confidence needed for community mobility, transfers, and adaptive equipment use.

•Support psychological well-being: Greater mobility often increases confidence, reduces learned helplessness, and boosts mood through regained autonomy.

Here is Chris in the Arjo platform walker again…..This time, taking STEPS! Way to go Chris, keep up the good work!👏🏼

12/19/2025

After Blair Ames experienced a stroke, he wanted to return to his normal life as quickly as possible. During his recovery, he discovered that there is no definitive timeline for achieving full recovery and that a complete recovery is not guaranteed. Now, Blair is sharing tips and insights to assist other stroke survivors on their own journeys to recovery. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3N24LKu

🎉 Get your Ugly Sweater ready for tomorrow! It’s Wednesday’s theme for our holiday spirit week! 🎉 Whether you're working...
12/17/2025

🎉 Get your Ugly Sweater ready for tomorrow! It’s Wednesday’s theme for our holiday spirit week! 🎉 Whether you're working, visiting, or just hanging out at home, we invite you to join in on the fun and show off your holiday spirit. Let’s spread the joy together! 🎄✨

Hope you wore your festive socks today!
12/16/2025

Hope you wore your festive socks today!

🎉🌲 Let's celebrate! The Special Tree Holiday Spirit Week starts today! Wear your favorite holiday headgear. 🎉🌲
12/15/2025

🎉🌲 Let's celebrate! The Special Tree Holiday Spirit Week starts today! Wear your favorite holiday headgear. 🎉🌲

🎉🌲 Get ready for some festive fun! This week, we're excited to kick off our Special Tree Holiday Spirit Week! 🎉🌲 Join us...
12/15/2025

🎉🌲 Get ready for some festive fun! This week, we're excited to kick off our Special Tree Holiday Spirit Week! 🎉🌲

Join us for a week full of cheer and creativity! We're starting off with **Holiday Hats Day** on Monday, so don your most festive headgear! 🎩🎄 Whether it’s a Santa hat, reindeer antlers, or a fun holiday-themed beanie, let’s spread the spirit together!

Other theme days throughout the week include Festive Socks (Tuesday), Ugly Sweaters (Wednesday), Holiday PJ Pants (Work appropriate please) and wrapping up with everyone wearing red, white, and green for our patient and staff party on Friday. Can’t wait to see everyone’s holiday spirit shining bright! ✨❤️

Excited to shine a spotlight on Jake Spicer, our dedicated new Director of Environmental Services!
12/12/2025

Excited to shine a spotlight on Jake Spicer, our dedicated new Director of Environmental Services!

Welcome Jake Spicer! As our new Director of Environmental Services, Jake will oversee maintenance, facilities, and hospitality services.

12/12/2025

Play dough + plastic knife work isn’t just “play” in neuro rehab — it’s powerful therapy. 💪🧠

Cutting, rolling, and shaping build hand strength, fine motor control, bilateral coordination, and motor planning.

A simple, motivating activity that translates directly to real-life ADLs.

12/12/2025
Sharing this fun holiday throwback! 🎅🎄
12/12/2025

Sharing this fun holiday throwback! 🎅🎄

✨ Looking for some festive cheer this season? 🎄 Check out these incredible holiday light displays across Michigan! From ...
12/10/2025

✨ Looking for some festive cheer this season? 🎄 Check out these incredible holiday light displays across Michigan! From dazzling downtown decorations to enchanting neighborhood setups, there's magic everywhere you look. And the best part is, you can see it from a vehicle, no walking required. ✨ Don't forget to grab a cup of cocoa and enjoy the twinkling sights! What are your favorite spots? Let us know! 🌟

Communities across Michigan are illuminated in bright colors during the holiday season. Here's where to find the dazzling displays.

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10909 Hannan Road
Romulus, MI
48174

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+18006486885

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Welcome to Special Tree

Since 1974, Special Tree has been one of the premiere rehabilitation providers for persons with brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other disabilities, and was Michigan’s first post-acute neurorehabilitation organization. Special Tree provides a full range of care for children and adults including sub acute, outpatient, residential, vocational, and home health care services at over 30 locations throughout Southeastern and Mid-Michigan. Special Tree has achieved accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, received the Michigan Quality Council’s highest award for quality excellence, and has been a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace every year since 2009. Helping patients in their recovery to reach the best outcomes possible with maximum independence is our top priority.