Skilled Nursing Facilities

Oak Knoll Healthcare Center

Individualized healthcare and family values
Opening the doorways to functional and fulfilling lifestyles

Skilled Nursing Facility, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Framingham, MA
Skilled Nursing Facility, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Framingham, MA
Skilled Nursing Facility, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Framingham, MA

At Oak Knoll Healthcare Center, we are dedicated to providing progressive and compassionate care. 

Designated a Certified Parkinson Disease Care Facility by the Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance

While committed to treating your family as if they are our own, we tend to the comprehensive aspects of wellness. From complex medical, to rehabilitative, to spiritual and emotional care, every individualized need is fulfilled to attain the highest sense of independence and well-being for our patients and residents.

The professionals at Oak Knoll are passionate about providing high-quality long-term nursing and sub-acute care. Our priority is to open the doorways to a functional and fulfilling lifestyle for each and every one of our residents.

Within the walls of the beautiful facility is a staff of experts that exhibit the utmost respect and dignity towards those we care for; patients, residents, and their family members. The atmosphere at Oak Knoll is warm and family-like. Oak Knoll is a place that is easy to call “home.”

The facility is situated on lovely grounds in peaceful Framingham, Massachusetts in a setting that has been described by residents as “pleasant and comfortable.” Oak Knoll offers elegant dining, social rooms, and finely decorated living accommodations. In addition, our nursing and therapeutic services are second to none. Programs are comprehensive, offering residents the most modern, innovative therapies available.

Our Staff – our family, caring for yours

Our professionals work 24 hours a day to provide the highest quality care. The staff represents a wide range of specialties, including physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and nutritionists. Together they create a restorative program suited to individual needs and then work to maximize the potential of their residents and patients each day of their stay.

Residents may choose to have their personal physician provide their care. However, if that is not possible, for whatever reason, our facility staff will assist in selecting a physician that meets the approval of the resident and their families.

A resident’s physician, in conjunction with our interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, will develop an individual program of restorative care for each resident. It is our goal to provide all of our residents with an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

We have built our reputation on our quality nursing, medical, and therapeutic team. The care and services they provide not only meet but surpass state and federal guidelines.

Admission Criteria
• Age 22 or older
• Persons with a significant change in functional status resulting from a medical problem or problems.
• Persons who are medically stable and able to participate in rehabilitation activity.

We accept admission from all healthcare facilities
• Emergency Rooms
• Physicians Office
• Acute Care Hospitals
• Home

Available Services

• IV Therapy (central lines)
• Wound Management
• Respiratory Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech-Language Therapy
• Medication Monitoring
• Patient Teaching
• Discharge Planning
• Nutrition Counseling
• Podiatry Services
• Dental Services
• Optometry Services

Rehabilitation Program

The rehabilitation program is led by a physician who specializes in rehabilitation and physical medicine. The physician has an interdisciplinary group of highly trained and motivated specialists to round out the team – physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, cognitive therapists, rehabilitation nurses, social workers, therapeutic recreational specialists, and nutritionists.

All rehabilitation programs are individually tailored to ensure success. We strive for healthy outcomes. That means using every possible form of effective therapy to accelerate and maximize every resident’s rehabilitation potential.

Rehabilitation programs range from intensive one-on-one therapy sessions to group sessions. This includes a variety of support groups that allow residents the opportunity to learn more about their condition, share experiences with others, discuss concerns, and build lasting friendships.

Intravenous and Central Line Program
For some patients, intravenous antibiotic therapy is the most effective treatment for fighting infection. For those patients whose physicians have prescribed intravenous antibiotics as part of their healthcare program, an IV and Central Line program is offered which allows them to continue their therapy in the comfort of our facility.
Activities

Residents are always busy if they choose to be. A representative from the activities department greets each resident at the time of admission to discuss personal interests and hobbies. While at the facility, patients can be involved in their favorite pastimes, and meet others with similar interests.

Arts and crafts, physical fitness programs, and discussion groups are all coordinated through the activities department. There are also holiday parties, ice cream socials, and cookouts. Outings away from the facility are also scheduled.

In addition to our activities room, there is also a music room, an activities room, a library, and an entertainment room.

How to Make a Referral
Referrals can be made by contacting Oak Knoll Healthcare Center directly. Please refer to the list below for insurances accepted. If you want to confirm insurance information on Oak Knoll Healthcare Center, please call the facility directly at (508) 877-3300.
Medicare and Insurances Accepted

We accept most Medicare, Medicaid, workers compensation, and insurance plans, including a wide range of major HMO’s and PPO’s, including, but not limited to:

  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA
  • Workers Compensation
  • AETNA/US Healthcare
  • Anthem BC
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • CIGNA/Healthsource MA/NH
  • Fallon Community Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Tufts Associated Health Plan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Unicare (GIC Indemnity)
Religious Services & Support Groups
We recognize that the spiritual needs of our residents are very important. Religious services are held on-site and clergy of different faiths visit regularly.

Families are invited to actively participate in goal-setting, conferences, teaching programs and counseling sessions. They will work with the same members of the care team throughout a resident’s stay.

Learning to adjust to and care for a family member with a handicap can be an enormous task for a family. Our social workers can help address these complex issues. In addition, a Family Council group is organized especially for family members. At these meetings, families can share their feelings and thoughts with others who are in similar situations.

Patient Testimonials

Our Team

Oak Knoll Healthcare Center is run by Administrator Anthony Wriston and a team of dedicated healthcare professionals.

Anthony Wriston, BA, LNHA, QCP, Administrator

Anthony Wriston, BA, LNHA, QCP, Administrator

Oak Knoll Healthcare CenterAnthony Wriston, BA, LNHA, QCP Administrator, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Anthony joins Whittier Health Network with 10 plus years of extensive experience in the long-term care field, having worked in various departments such as activities,...

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Francesca Caramante, BSN, RN, Director of Nursing

Francesca Caramante, BSN, RN, Director of Nursing

Oak Knoll Healthcare CenterFrancesca Caramante, BSN, RN Director of Nursing, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Francesca Caramante is a nursing professional who obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Capella University. She has a strong background in leadership and...

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Kenia Cassemiro, Director of Activities

Kenia Cassemiro, Director of Activities

Oak Knoll Healthcare CenterKenia Cassemiro Director of Activities, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Whittier has provided me an opportunity to grow my career. I moved from Brazil in 2001 and started working at Oak Knoll in 2007 as a CNA, and in 2009, I became the...

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Brittany Ault, Director of Admissions & Marketing

Brittany Ault, Director of Admissions & Marketing

Oak Knoll Healthcare CenterBrittany Ault Director of Admissions & Marketing, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Brittany graduated from Framingham State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Marketing. She joined Oak Knoll Healthcare Center in...

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News + Updates

Oak Knoll Healthcare Center’s Administrator Anthony Wriston and Director of Nursing Francesca Caramante bring a passion for advocating for the geriatric population, and for bettering the customer service experience.

Oak Knoll Healthcare Center’s Administrator Anthony Wriston and Director of Nursing Francesca Caramante bring a passion for advocating for the geriatric population, and for bettering the customer service experience.

We are pleased to introduce Oak Knoll Healthcare Center’s new administration team - Administrator Anthony Wriston and Director of Nursing Francesca Caramante. We recently met and discussed their goals as Oak Knoll Healthcare Center’s new ‘dream team’: to foster a...

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Skilled Nursing Facility, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Framingham, MA

Directions to Oak Knoll Healthcare Center

From 495 North: Take 495 South to Exit 59A. Take Route 9 West and follow for approximately 7.2 miles. Take the Edgell Road/Main Street exit off Route 9. Take a left at the end of the exit ramp and follow Edgell Road for 2 miles. At the lights, take a right onto Water Street. Take 1st left onto Hemenway Road and then the 4th right onto Arbetter Drive. Oak Knoll will be on your left.

From 495 South: Take 495 South to Exit 59 – Route 9 East. (Then follow the same directions as North).

From 128 North: Take 128 South to Exit 45B. Take Route 9 West and follow for approximately 10 miles. Take the Framingham/ Southboro exit off Route 9 and immediately take a right onto Edgell Road. Follow for 2 miles. At the light, take a right onto Water Street. Take your 1st left onto Hemenway Road. Take your 4th right onto Arbetter Drive. Oak Knoll will be on your left.

From 128 South: Take 128 North to Exit 45 – Route 9 West. (Then follow the same directions as North)

From Boston: Take Mass Pike West to Exit 111. Follow signs for Framingham, Route 9 East. Stay on Route 9 for 2 miles and exit off at Edgell Road/Main Street exit. Take a left onto Edgell Road and follow for 2 miles. At the lights, take a right onto Water Street. Take your 1st left onto Hemenway Road. The 4th right is Arbetter Drive. Oak Knoll will be on your left.

From Worcester: Take Mass Pike East to Exit 111. (Then follow the same directions as Boston).

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Skilled Nursing Facility, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Framingham, MA

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