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 throughout New England.
Our team of interdisciplinary rehabilitation professionals provides inpatient, outpatient, pharmacist, and home health services. Pick from the services to find out why we should be your only choice for rehabilitation in Merrimack Valley.
Comprehensive healthcare services since 1982
We take great pride in our commitment to total patient care, professionalism, and respect, provided throughout the rehabilitation process, helping us restore, as fully as possible, the skills, confidence, and independence our patients need to return to a quality, satisfying life. We have helped thousands of patients return home after an injury or illness, which is illustrated by our superior clinical outcomes.
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.
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
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.
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Patients who return to home setting
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Patients who have titrated their supplemental oxygen usage by discharge
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Patients who have improved in their 6 minute walk test from admit to discharge
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Patients who feel their goals were met and quality of life improved at discharge
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Choose Whittier outpatient for your one to one therapy, our specialty clinics, and our aquatics program. Whether you are referred to us from your primary care physician, our inpatient rehab hospital, or home health agency, the outpatient center at Whittier can assist you with your therapy or medical needs.
OUR INPATIENT SERVICES
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech and Language
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Pediatrics
- Neuro Day Rehabilitation
- Aquatic Therapy
- Driving Evaluations
Our Outpatient Specialized Clinics
- Wound Clinic
- Memory Clinic
- Prosthetic/Orthotic Clinic
- Seating Clinic
- Podiatry Clinic
Our Outpatient Programs
- Neuro Day Rehabilitation Program
- Joint Commission Certified Outpatient Stroke Program
- Wound Care Program
Outpatient Stroke Program
Our Mission:
Throughout the comprehensive stroke program, Whittier will partner with our community, local healthcare providers, ara 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.
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Patients have improved in their 6 minute walk from admit to discharge
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Patients have lowered their BP below the AHA target of 140/90 by discharge
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Patients working pre-stroke were able to return to work post discharge
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Patients driving pre-stroke able to return to driving
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.
Patient Testimonials
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital – Testimonial From Retiring Employee With 30 Years Experience
https://youtu.be/d-wJ0ONYpII https://www.whittierhealth.com/rehabilitation-hospitals-in-massachusetts/whittier-rehabilitation-hospital-bradford-haverhill-ma/ This testimonial is by Susan Frasca, a Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital employee with 3 decades of experience...
Whittier Rehab Transitional Care Unit In Bradford MA – Testimonial – Post Acute Care
https://youtu.be/a09Uog0jUmk https://www.whittierhealth.com/transitional-care-units-in-massachusetts/ Listen to this heartfelt, moving testimonial for the care received at the Transitional Care Unit at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Bradford MA by a most...
Thank you for being so kind and taking care of me during my recent stay at Whittier
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Patient TestimonialThank You! Dear Scarlet, I want to personally thank you for being so kind and taking care of me during my recent stay at Whittier. You made everything brighter and I was always so happy when you would walk...
As a resident of Haverhill, I found Whittier to be an outstanding resource
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Patient TestimonialThank You! As the result of a minor auto accident, and some related illnesses, I was referred to the Whittier Rehabilitation Center. The quality of care that I received from the caring and highly trained...
The meals were excellent and housekeeping went the extra mile for me
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Patient TestimonialThank You! I can’t not say enough regarding my stay at Whittier. I was in room 210A. Your employees are the best: Joyce, Agnes, Charity, Grace, Jennifer, Sue, Kim and Lisa, just to name a few. My doctor was...
I am able to use the exercises that you gave me on a daily basis and it still continues to help
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Patient TestimonialThank You! Thank you for all your help. Without coming to your location in Bradford, I don't know what would of happened. For 6 weeks I saw you for the foot pain. I still have some pain from time to time but...
Our Team
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford is run by Administrator Bob Iannaco, Medical Director Dr. Paul Liguori, and Director of Nursing Jennifer Sprague.
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...
James D. Tollman, MD, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalJames D. Tollman, MD, MPH Hospitalist Bradford Rehabilitation Hospital, Haverhill, MA Specialty: Internal Medicine Dr. Tollman attended the Tufts University Family Practice Residency program, is a Fellow in...
Essam Ansari, MD MPH, Director of Pulmonary Program
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalEssam Ansari, MD, MPH Director of Pulmonary Program Bradford Rehabilitation Hospital, Haverhill, MA Specialty: Pulmonologist Dr. Ansari graduated from medical school with Honors in 1996, after which he started...
Traci Aubin, OTR/L, Corporate Director of Business Development
Whittier Health Network Traci Aubin, OTR/L Corporate Director of Business Development Specialty: Strategic Analyst for Business Development with Clinical expertise; Community Marketing; Admissions; Patient and Family advocate with a focus on customer service. Traci...
Jennifer Brown, OTR/L, Director of Clinical Liaisons
Whittier Health Network Jennifer Brown, OTR/L Director of Clinical Liaisons Jennifer Brown is a 1995 Graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science in Occupation Therapy. She was hired at Whittier Rehabilitation, Haverhill, in 1995 as a staff...
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...
News + Updates
The Covid-19 vaccine is coming to Whittier Health Network in Massachusetts: Everything You Need To Know About The mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine – Dr Paul Liguori
Dr. Paul A. Liguori discusses everything you need to know about the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Please scroll to the bottom of this post to access a PDF of CVS's COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Program Overview + Update for Long Term Care Facilities. Hi everyone, I'm Dr. Paul...
The Differences Between LTACHs, IRFs, and SNFs
When you are a patient at a hospital, following an injury or critical illness, and upon discharge, you still require some additional help and care. There are several different types of facilities that can assist you. These facilities can give you the extra time,...
Whittier Bradford TCU is Deficiency Free in 2017 Massachusetts State Survey!
The annual State survey of Whittier Transitional Care Unit in Bradford, MA has been completed and after two days of inspection the survey team deemed the facility deficiency free. All standards required by the State of Massachusetts were met and no deficient practices...
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford is Awarded Certification in Pulmonary Rehabilitation by the Joint Commission.
By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of ApprovalTM in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, with NO deficiencies that...
Whittier’s 4th Annual Dodo 5k Run/Walk a big success!!!
On Saturday September 14th 2013, 147 participants walked and ran their way to raising $5700 for cancer research at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The Run/Walk was started by Collean Combs, MS CCC-SLP, Clinical Manager, Speech Pathology Department at Whittier...
Charity Fundraiser Wine Tasting a Big Success!
On November 21, The Whittier Health Network Charitable Foundation and Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc. hosted a wine tasting at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Bradford. The turnout was great - we had about 100 attendees and we raised about $5000....
Bradford Rehabilitation Hospital
145 Ward Hill Avenue
Haverhill MA 01835
Phone: (978) 372-8000
Fax: (978) 374-4423
Admissions: (800) 442-1717
Outpatient Services: (978) 469-1425
Outpatient Fax: (978) 372-0404
60-Bed Acute Rehabilitation Hospital
Joint Commission Accredited
Directions
Directions to Bradford Rehabilitation Hospital
From Route 495 N or S: Exit 48-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.
Take a Closer Look
We invite you to visit our Healthcare Centers personally. We think you will agree that they are genuinely very special places. Call us today at (978) 372-8000 to arrange your tour of a facility.
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NOTIFICATIONS OF COVID-19 CONDITIONS INSIDE WHITTIER BRADFORD TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT
CURRENT STATUS: NO VISITATION
There is no visitation allowed at the facility at this time.
Since May 8, 2020, Bradford Transitional Care Unit has had 33 confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, Bradford TCU has had 1 cluster of three or more residents/staff with new onset of respiratory symptoms within 72 hours of each other.
Here is a more detailed update regarding the prevalence of COVID-19 in Bradford TCU. On January 27, 2021:
- 4 residents or staff have confirmed COVID-19. When a resident tests positive, we notify residents and their representative(s) of their condition and implement protocols for their care and treatment. We also follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), including return to work guidance, for staff who test positive.
- 2 residents and staff have recovered from COVID-19.
- 29 residents and staff have tested negative for COVID-19.
- It has been 26 days since a new resident or staff member has tested positive.
Mitigating actions that Bradford Transitional Care Unit is taking to prevent/reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 include the following: altering or suspending normal operations of the facility pursuant to CMS/CDC/DPH guidelines, including limitation of visitors and social distancing and separation of residents; screening employees every shift; requiring employees to use PPE as indicated, including N95 and regular face masks, gowns, face shields, gloves, and droplet precautions equipment; increasing cleaning and sanitizing, including sanitizing with Clean Republic Hypochlorous Acid Disinfectant; providing new admissions with cloth masks and providing education to them on the use of the masks, hand hygiene and cough etiquette; distancing of residents; limiting residents’ movements outside their rooms; and separating COVID-19 positive residents from other residents.
Whittier Health Network performed COVID-19 testing for residents and employees at the Facility in May of 2020.
There is a nationwide shortage of PPE, however there is currently adequate PPE in this facility.