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
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...
Given my phenomenal experience with my first stay I was anticipating the same level of care. But to my surprise and delight it was even better.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Patient Testimonial⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This has been my second stay at Whittier within the past 10 months. The first stay was excellent and the staff was nothing short of sensational. A special acknowledgment to Jessica from OT. Given my...
I would like to single out and praise Laurie and Sara who led my PT and OT teams for their diligence in getting me ready to go home. They are wonderful and deserve recognition! Kudos also to Dr Pant!
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Patient Testimonial⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I am extremely happy with all aspects of my stay at Whittier. The professional staff worked tirelessly to accommodate my needs. The aides were lovely and attentive. Whenever I buzzed for assistance,...
I would recommend Whittier rehab hospital to everyone who needs care and love..thanks to PT (Christian) OT (Karen) my doctors and nurses were awesome, and can’t forget the cleaning and food staff
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Patient Testimonial⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Well I can start by saying thank you all for your help, great care, and patience with me, so many things that I can say, but best described by one word (grateful). I would recommend Whittier rehab...
Excellent care, compassion, service, and comfort received for my father over the holiday and weekend. Kudos to Dr. Liguori, wound care, nurses, assistants, case managers, PA Adam, and therapists.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Patient Testimonial⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Excellent care, compassion, service, and comfort received for my father over the holiday and weekend. Kudos to Dr. Liguori, wound care (Jolene), nurses (Jen, Melissa, Chris), assistants, case managers...
Our Team
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford is run by Administrator Bob Iannaco, Medical Director Dr. Paul Liguori and Director of Nursing Services Heather Grondin.
Traci Aubin, OTR/L, Corporate Director of Business Development
Whittier Health NetworkTraci 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...
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...
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...
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. Joan C. Breen, MD, Director of Day Rehabilitation Program, Neurology
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalDr. Joan C. Breen, MD Director of Neurology Day Rehabilitation Program Bradford Rehabilitation Hospital, Haverhill, MA Specialty: Neurology Dr. Breen graduated Cum Laude in Biology, Harvard College, Cambridge,...
Kim Peters, RN, CWS, Certified Wound Specialist, Nursing
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalKim Peters, RN, CWS, Certified Wound Specialist Nursing Specialty: Wound Care Specialist Kim Peters on healing patients at The Whittier Wound Center at Bradford: “Whittier is an amazing place to practice wound...
News + Updates
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...
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford has been awarded Recertification in Pulmonary and Stroke Rehabilitation by The Joint Commission.
By demonstrating continuous 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 and has been recertified in both Outpatient...
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford welcomes Dr. Nita Pant as our Hospitalist.
We are pleased to announce that Nita Pant, MD has joined our team as a Hospitalist at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford. “We are extremely excited to have Dr. Pant join our medical staff,” said Bob Iannaco, Administrator. “Her experience and expertise in...
Tour Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Bradford, MA – Personalized Post-Acute Care: LTAC, IRF, TCU
Bob Iannaco, the Administrator at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Bradford, warmly welcomes all. Let us introduce you to the exceptional post-acute rehabilitation services offered by this Joint-Commission Certified, renowned institution. Personalized Care:...
Senior nursing students from St. Thomas and St. Croix gained valuable clinical time in a continuation of the study abroad partnership between Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford and the University of the Virgin Islands.
We were thrilled to welcome another group of UVI students to hone their nursing skills at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford. Ten senior students and two instructors were at Whittier for clinical rotations from October 22nd to November 1st. This group was...
Barbara Kruschwitz, PT at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford, with a Physical Therapist’s advice on developing your regular exercise routine.
When I was young, I ran for exercise. I wasn’t fast, but I had endurance and fantasized about the Boston Marathon. Later, running got difficult. Quarter-mile tracks were boring, and road work on inclines and slopes hurt my knees. I switched to outdoor walking and...
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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