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
- Boost 3 Microgravity® 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
Dr’s Breen and Ligouri have been instrumental in getting Tom the correct therapy and management to keep him moving forward in his ongoing recovery. They truly are amazing physicians who care for each of their patients.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Patient Testimonial⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Whittier Rehab has been such a positive force in my brother Tom’s recovery post brain surgery. The gains my brother has been able to achieve are because of the dedication and attention they poured...
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...
Our Team
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford is run by Administrator Bob Iannaco, Medical Director Dr. Paul Liguori, and Director of Nursing Services Robert Fisher.
Adam J. Laferriere, PA-C, Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalAdam J. Laferriere, PA-C Physician Assistant Specialty: Internal Medicine Mr. Laferriere earned a B.S. in Biology from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and an M.S. Physician Assistant Degree from DeSales...
Cynthia Vaughn, MCE, Medical Care Evaluator
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalCynthia Vaughn, MCE Medical Care Evaluator Cynthia Vaughn has a degree in Biochemistry from Regis College in Boston. She moved on to earn a graduate degree in Radiological Sciences from UMass Lowell in 1997....
News + Updates
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...
Barbara Kruschwitz, PT at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford, with a Physical Therapist’s advice on expectations and therapy after total knee replacement surgery.
Life is about expectations, and it is especially true for patients who have had total knee replacement surgery.This surgery has evolved, and the results are amazing due to improved surgical techniques and state-of-the-art knee components that replace worn, damaged...
Pierre Claud’s “Five Star” Recovery at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital – Bradford’s TCU
Pierre Claud had a stroke in February and came to Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford’s Transitional Care Unit on March 17th. Originally, he went to another local acute rehab hospital, but left because they weren't a good fit for him, as he was not making the...
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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