10 Reasons why you should choose Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital 1. Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Haverhill and Westborough are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. 2. Physicians are on site 7 days a week. 3. 97% of Whittier's patients would recommend Whittier to family and friends. 4. Whittier spends time teaching patients and families about self care activities. This time varies depending on the patient's needs and availability of the family. However, some time is spent every day with patients to enable them to be discharged home in a safe and independent manner. 5. Whittier patients receive physical, occupational and other therapies up to 3 hours per day, 6-7 days per week depending on needs and endurance. 6. Whittier has psychiatrists, neuropsychologists and psychologists on staff for individualized and/or group therapy. 7. All of the nursing staff is employed by Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital. 8. Whittier provides ample free parking. 9. Whittier designs a discharge plan for each patient. The discharge process begins on the day of admission when an assessment is initiated in regard to issues that may arise upon discharge. All necessary referrals and arrangements are completed in order to effect a timely and safe discharge. Also, information on other community agencies may be given to patients and families upon discharge. 10. We accept most area health insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid and Workers Compensation