About Pate Rehab
Our Story & Mission
For more than 35 years, Pate Rehabilitation’s mission has been to serve people with brain injuries, their families, and the community at large.
We provide professional services, support, and education focused on returning injured individuals to their highest level possible of independence and quality of life. At Pate, we strive to match care with the cultural needs and preferences of those we serve. Pate was founded by Dr. Mary Ellen Hayden after losing her 12-year-old son to a traumatic brain injury. Her realization of the limited brain injury care options at that time compelled her to form a comprehensive treatment option for brain injury survivors.
Fast forward to June of 2021, Pate Rehabilitation was acquired by Rehab Without Walls. This ideal match partnered two leaders in brain injury care allowing for an expanded continuum of post-hospital brain injury care services. Our mission of providing quality care services and helping individuals live fulfilling lives is shared by our parent company, BrightSpring Health Services, a national company with a mission to help people live their best life.
Our core values are interwoven into everything we do:
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Empowerment
- Respect
- Compassion
- Relationships
Accreditation
Dedicated to providing the highest caliber of care to individuals with brain injuries, Pate Rehab is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
About CARF
The CARF accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows the organization’s substantial conformance to the CARF standards. CARF is an independent, non-profit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of those served. Our CARF accreditation includes the following programs:
- Interdisciplinary Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs: Brain Injury Program (Adults)
- Interdisciplinary Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs: Brain Injury Program (Children and Adolescents)
- Interdisciplinary Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs: Stroke Specialty Program (Adults)
- Residential Rehabilitation Programs: Brain Injury Program (Adults)
- Residential Rehabilitation Programs: Brain Injury Program (Children and Adolescents)
- Residential Rehabilitation Programs: Stroke Specialty Program (Adults)
- Vocational Services: Brain Injury Program (Adults)
- Vocational Services: Stroke Specialty Program (Adults)
The Ben Hayden Award
In 1974, Dr. Hayden lost her son, Ben, after he was hit by a car and died of a traumatic brain injury. At that time, medical and rehabilitation services for people with brain injuries were limited. Dr. Hayden became committed to improving the research and rehabilitation options for individuals after a brain injury, which ultimately led to the formation of Pate Rehabilitation.
Dr. Hayden’s passion to find new ways to help people has made Pate a leader in patient centered care. Our core values of Respect, Relationship, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion and Empowerment are found across our staff interactions, patient care, family support and advocacy work to improve brain injury rehabilitation. These core values are our foundation and help define the essence of Pate’s mission and culture.
The Ben Hayden award is given each year to an individual who exemplifies all of Pate’s core values. These individuals are celebrated throughout the company and are honored at a special banquet each Spring.
2026 Winner
Dr. Mary Anise
Clinical Neuropsychologist | Savanna Oaks Ranch
Dr. Anise is an exceptionally skilled professional, but her value to the Savanna Oaks Ranch team extends far beyond her clinical expertise. Without hesitation, Dr. Anise makes herself available in any capacity needed, while guaranteeing everyone around her feels supported. She goes the extra mile by leading additional staff meetings, researching complex cases, providing compassionate education to patients, families, and staff, and actively participating in initiatives at our site. Her commitment transcends expectations, and her genuine enthusiasm for her work and her team makes her an absolute privilege to work alongside.
Dr. Anise is passionate about ensuring her staff feel seen, heard, and valued. She approaches all interactions with consistent authenticity and respect. It is common for her to join in on weekly phone calls with family members to discuss ongoing care or to find her observing or collaborating with the treatment team in their sessions. Her door is always open; and makes herself available for any needs, concerns, and collaboration. She has also been an integral part of bridging the relationships between residential and treatment staff to ensure all feel supported in their role and experiences.
Dr. Anise first initiated and now regularly holds staff meetings at the Savanna Oaks Ranch with hopes of connecting with all staff members. Her goal is to provide the opportunity to hear concerns, work through any problems that arise, and provide education and encouragement where needed. She does an excellent job of making everyone feel part of the team by asking for opinions and trusting staff input, as each treatment team member may see a different side of our patients. It is easy to feel that she will support and empower you in any situation.
Regardless of how many patients, reports, or meetings she has, you can trust Dr. Anise to follow through with her word. She never treats any request or need as an inconvenience. Even though her plate mostly stays full, she is incredibly thorough. She is meticulous and well-versed when it comes to her knowledge of each patient, their injury, and individual circumstances. She has the upmost integrity; her team can knowingly trust her words and actions.
The compassion Dr. Anise shares is felt by our patients, families, and staff alike. She offers support in moments of difficulty, collaborates with her team to find solutions, and celebrates our wins. She does this in a manner which lets her team know these matters are of utmost importance to her, too. Though her role often requires sharing hard news, she consistently approaches these moments with care and empathy, leaving everyone feeling supported and understood.
Dr. Anise exemplifies the exact definition of being a servant leader. She shows up with a willingness to listen, helps where needed, and leads by example—often behind the scenes. By putting people first and approaching every situation with empathy and humility, she creates a culture of trust, collaboration, and shared success.
