Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
Bradford
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is an acute rehabilitation hospital that is located in the Merrimack Valley to conveniently serve patients in the greater Boston MA area and throughout New England.
Our team of interdisciplinary professionals provides inpatient + outpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and transitional care. Choose from our services to find out why we should be your only choice for rehabilitation in the Merrimack Valley!
We are proud to be certified by The Joint Commission for both our Pulmonary and Stroke Programs.
Whittier offers all levels of post-acute
inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.
Comprehensive Healthcare Services Since 1982
We are known for exceptional care that is tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
Our interdisciplinary team approach supports excellent outcomes, and we take great pride in our commitment to total patient care, professionalism, and respect, provided throughout the rehabilitation process.
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Inpatient Rehabilitation
Here at Bradford, we are equipped to provide complex medical treatments and procedures to patients who are acutely ill, have multiple complications and those who require specialty care and continuous monitoring, within our 35-bed LTACH unit.
Our 25-bed IRF unit is able to manage patients who require a more intense level of rehabilitation, which consists of 3 hours per day, up to 7 days per week.
Both our Pulmonary and Stroke programs are Joint Commission Certified.
Our Inpatient Services
- TBI Program
- Stroke/CVA Program
- Amputation/Prosthetic/Orthotic Fitting
- Orthopedic
- Neurological
- Pulmonary/Ventilator/Tracheostomy Care
- CPAP/BIPAP
- Advanced Wound Care Management
- Whittier Way
- Whittier Aquatic
- SCI
- Cardiac
- Pain Management
- In-House Hemodialysis
- Telemetry
- PCA Pumps
- TPN/PPN
- Heparin Drip
- IV Antibiotics/IV Steroids
- Ostomy Care
- Post-surgical drainage tubes
- Enteral Nutrition
- PICC/Midline/Port-a-cath
Our Inpatient Programs
- Joint Commission Certified Inpatient Pulmonary Program
- Wound Care Program
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Long Term Acute Rehabilitation
Inpatient Pulmonary Program
Joint Commission Certified
Our Mission: Provide interdisciplinary, individually tailored, comprehensive, and efficient care to patients with chronic pulmonary disease.
Assist patients and families in managing their disease or condition.
Promote active participation in decisions and lifestyle changes for success in self-management regimens.
Our Vision: To continue to be accredited as a center of excellence for pulmonary rehabilitation care.
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Choose Whittier outpatient for your one to one therapy, our specialty clinics, and our aquatics program. Whether you come to us directly from an inpatient facility, as a follow up to home health services, from an orthopedic office or from a primary care physician, the outpatient center at Whittier can assist you with your therapy or medical needs.
Our Pulmonary and Stroke programs are both Joint Commission Certified.
OUR OUTPATIENT SERVICES
- AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill®
- Aquatic Therapy
- Driving Assessments
- Modified Barium Swallows
- Neurology Services
- Neuropsychology Services
- Nutritional Consults
- Occupational Therapy/Work Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Services
- Outpatient Neurology Rehabilitation Program
- Physiatry Consults
- Physical Therapy
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Radiology Services
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Wellness Education
Our Outpatient Specialized Clinics
- Botox Clinic
- Memory Clinic
- Orthotics & Prosthetics Clinic
- Podiatry Clinic
- Pulmonary Clinic
- Seating & Positioning Clinic
- Wound Clinic
Outpatient Stroke Program
Joint Commission Certified
Our Mission: Throughout the comprehensive stroke program, Whittier will partner with our community, local healthcare providers, area hospitals, and insurers to provide a high-quality program for stroke survivors to maximize recovery.
Our Vision: To enhance the lives of people who have experienced a stroke through our culture of hope and compassion. We will lead the community in providing superior stroke rehabilitation.
Specialty Care Designed for Medically Complex Patients
Our patients (elderly, disabled or acute cases of any age) are admitted following treatment in the traditional acute care hospital when they no longer require intensive diagnostic procedures. The care provided is more individualized and resource-intensive than what is provided in a sub-acute or skilled nursing facility.
Individualized Care Plans
Specialized Therapist Teams
Day to Day Function Re-Training
Joint Commission Deemed Status
The Joint Commission is a national accrediting organization that has been recognized by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), through a process called “deeming,” as having standards and a survey process that meet or exceed Medicare’s requirements.
What does “deemed” status mean?
Deemed status is a prestigious distinction that signifies that the hospital not only meets but exceeds standards set forth by both Joint Commission and CMS.
Our Pulmonary Program and Outpatient Stroke Programs are both certified under the Joint Commission Disease Specific certification standards.
Patient Testimonials
I will be forever grateful for this incredible staff of yours. Their support was personal and uplighting, provided with humor and empathy.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Patient Testimonial"Hello Karen: I want to thank Whittier Rehab for the great experience I had with Pulmonary Rehabilitation over the past 9 months. I started in 2024 while diagnosed with Interstitial Lung Disease. While I was...
The PT OT and wound clinic are an amazing team of people. Kate, Ben, Angela, and so many others are just the best team of people I’m working with due to my spinal cord injury.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Patient Testimonial⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The PT OT and wound clinic are an amazing team of people. Kate, Ben, Angela, and so many others are just the best team of people I'm working with due to my spinal cord injury. I look forward to every...
I’ve been with Whittier for awhile. My therapist Sandy Kiley is amazing! Knowledgeable, professional and compassionate! My OT Lindsey is also great.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Patient Testimonial⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I've been with Whittier for awhile. My therapist Sandy Kiley is amazing! Knowledgeable, professional and compassionate! My OT Lindsey is also great. She's not afraid to challenge me while really...
The staff was exceptional. When the call bell was hit someone came as soon as they could. They treated me as a person & not a nobody.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Patient Testimonial⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The staff was exceptional. When the call bell was hit someone came as soon as they could. They treated me as a person & not a nobody. My therapists were extremely pleasant & quite caring. They...
The Nurses and CNAs just have so much positive energy it just helps my mental health. The only problem I will have is leaving Whittier they have become family and it will be hard to leave here.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Patient Testimonial⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The stay here at Whittier rehab has been outstanding. The staff here really gives Whittier the reputation it deserves. The medical staff here is so consistent with the care I have been receiving. The...
Donna & Eliza are both wonderful respiratory therapists both very knowledgeable & professional. I benefitted greatly from the program.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Patient Testimonial"Donna & Eliza are both wonderful respiratory therapists both very knowledgeable & professional. I benefitted greatly from the program." •Deborah G.Meet Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford's...
Our Team
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford is run by Administrator Bob Iannaco, Medical Director Dr. Paul Liguori and Director of Nursing Services Heather Grondin.
Bob Iannaco, Administrator
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalBob Iannaco, PT Administrator Specialty: Rehabilitation Bob has been the Administrator of Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Bradford since May 1998. Before becoming the Administrator, Bob was the Director of...
Dr. Paul Liguori, MD, MRM, Medical Director
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalDr. Paul Liguori, MD, MRM Medical Director Dr. Liguori earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the State University of NY at Buffalo School of Medicine. He completed his residency in physical medicine and...
Laurie Faust Lemire, OTR/L Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation Hospital Laurie Faust Lemire, OTR/L Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services Specialty: Therapy Ms. Lemire is a board registered and certified Occupational Therapist. She worked as the Pediatric Clinical...
Heather Grondin, BSN, CCM, Director of Nursing Services
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalHeather Grondin, BSN, CCM Director of Nursing Services Heather graduated with her AS in Nursing in 2007. She attended a Nurse Residency Program and specialized in Cardiac and Critical Care. In 2014 she earned...
AnnMarie Kulis, MScHA, BA.GS.HSE, RRT, Respiratory Manager
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalAnnMarie Kulis, MScHA, BA.GS.HSE, RRT Respiratory Manager Marie obtained her AS in Respiratory Therapy in 2013 from North Shore Community College. She has worked with neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations...
Lauren Arcidi Varney, MS OTR/L, Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalLauren Arcidi Varney, MS OTR/L Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Lauren Arcidi Varney is a board registered and certified Occupational Therapist, graduating from UNH with a Master’s Degree in...
News + Updates
A double lung transplant and therapy at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital leads to a new lease on life for Jill Ottow
In March of 2020, Jill Ottow was a healthy 66-year-old; “I was very healthy my whole life. I was active. I hiked and walked and did yoga two to three times a week.” Then, she got a case of COVID. “It was mild; other family members got it more severe. I got over it; it...
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Transitional Care Units in Bradford and Westborough both earn overall ratings of 5/5 by U.S. News & World Report
We are pleased to announce that both Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Transitional Care Units have achieved the highest overall ratings of 5/5, earning them the distinction of “High Performing” for short-term rehabilitation by...
The wagging way to wellness: how animals bring joy and healing throughout Whittier Health Network
At Whittier, we know the road to recovery can be challenging. That's why we're embracing the power of the human-animal bond to comfort, motivate, and give our patients, residents, and staff a whole lot of tail wags. Animals, with their unique ability to lighten the...
Lauren Arcidi Varney, MS OTR/L, Director of Outpatient Services, on what drives the team at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford: “It really all boils down to doing what we can to help patients live their lives to their full potential.”
We recently caught up with Lauren Arcidi Varney, our new Director of Outpatient Services at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford. Lauren came on board as Director in July 2024 but has worked at Whittier in various other capacities throughout her career. We spoke...
The Unit-Based Council at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford gives their nurses a voice in determining goals and priorities and empowers them to make decisions affecting nursing practice and patient care.
Nurses at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford are driving high-level initiatives using evidence in a shared governance model to improve patient outcomes Adopted by many organizations such as Cleveland Clinic and Eisenhower Health, the shared governance model is...
After a life-changing accident and successful recovery at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford, Diane Blunt wants her story to be a source of hope for others.
In October of 2022, Diane Blunt and her husband, Chris, were in a severe car accident on their way home from caring for Chris’ 96-year-old mother. Chris tragically passed away, and Diane was rushed to Beverly Hospital and then sent to Lahey Clinic in Burlington due to...
Directions to Bradford Rehabilitation Hospital
From Route 495 N or S: Exit 106-R125 Ward Hill, Bradford onto Rt. 125 Connector. At the first set of lights turn left into the Ward Hill Business Park EAST, onto “Riverview Street, Ward Hill.” At the stop sign, proceed straight for 0.5 miles to 145 Ward Hill Avenue. Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is on your left. Directions
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