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.

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Our Team
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford is run by Administrator Bob Iannaco, Medical Director Dr. Paul Liguori, and Director of Nursing Jennifer Sprague.
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....
Deb Deblois, RT, Clinical Liaison
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalDeb Deblois, RT Clinical Liaison Specialty: Clinical Liaison Deb Deblois graduated from NECCO in 1979 with a degree in Respiratory Therapy. She worked at Hale Hospital in the Respiratory Department and in the...
News + Updates
New 20 bed Transitional Care Unit to open in Bradford in January 2016!
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Bradford, MA is pleased to announce that its new 20 bed Transitional Care Unit (TCU) will open in January 2016. The TCU, located on the first floor of the Hospital, will be a state-of-the-art facility with LCD flat screen TVs for...
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit earns a Five-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Bradford TCU has finally been open long enough to have a star rating and we are Five stars! Zachary Wilkins, Administrator at Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit, said “Earning Five Stars is very exciting news for the TCU. It is a true representation of our...
Whittier Health Network to partner with the Hainan Lecheng Investment Company Ltd. to bring first-class, patient-centered rehabilitation services to China
Courtesy of the Eagle Tribune HAVERHILL — The same kind of approach to patient care offered at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Haverhill is slated to be featured at a new hospital in China. "The goal is to bring American hospital care to China," said Alfred...
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit again earns a Five-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
August 2019 - Zachary Wilkins, Administrator at Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit, said “Earning Five Stars again is very exciting news for the TCU. It is a true representation of our team’s continuing commitment to providing the highest level of care each and...
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital granted dual certification as an LTACH & IRF
We have some BIG news! Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to announce that we are one of the first facilities to be granted dual certification as an LTACH & IRF. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have amended regulations governing the rules...
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit again earns a Five-Star Quality Rating
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit again earns a Five-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. August 2019 - Zachary Wilkins, Administrator at Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit, said “Earning Five Stars again is very...
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.
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NOTIFICATIONS OF COVID-19 CONDITIONS INSIDE WHITTIER BRADFORD TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT
CURRENT STATUS: INDOOR VISITATION IS ALLOWED
All COVID negative, COVID recovered, and new admissions with no known or suspected COVID exposure may have prearranged, indoor visitation in the Activity Room. Each visit may last up to 45 minutes. Visitors must enter through the TCU Patio Gate where they will be escorted to the TCU Activity Room to be screened. The TCU patio is located to the left of the Outpatient Physical Therapy entrance, and is enclosed behind an aluminum gate. A staff member will be out to assist with access to the patio. At the conclusion of the visitation, visitors must promptly exit through the double doors leading back out to the TCU Patio. ALL VISITORS MUST BRING AND WEAR MASKS DURING VISITATION. Please contact Joe Cacciatore, Activities Director at (978) 469-1496 in advance to schedule a visit.
Since May 8, 2020, Bradford Transitional Care Unit has had 35 confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, Bradford TCU has had 0 clusters 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 February 24, 2021:
- 0 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.
- 10 residents and staff have recovered from COVID-19.
- 9 residents and staff have tested negative for COVID-19.
- It has been 25 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.