Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
Westborough
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is an acute rehabilitation hospital that is centrally located in the Worcester area to conveniently serve patients 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 Central MA.
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 Care
Here at Westborough, our 40-bed LTACH unit provides a hospital level of care that includes complex medical treatments and procedures for patients who are acutely ill and require a longer length of stay.
Our 25-bed IRF unit is able to manage patients who require a hospital level of care and a more intense level of rehabilitation, which consists of 3 hours of combined therapy per day, up to 7 days per week.
Our Inpatient Services
- TBI Program
- Stroke/CVA Program
- Amputation/Prosthetic/Orthotic Fitting
- AlterG Bionic Leg
- Orthopedic
- Neurological
- Pulmonary Education, Ventilator Management and Weaning, Tracheostomy Care and Weaning*
- CPAP and BIPAP Management*A Respiratory Therapist is on-site 24 hours per day
- Advanced Wound Care Management
- Whittier Way
- Whittier Aquatic
- SCI
- Cardiac
- Pain Management
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Animal Facilitated Therapy
- In-House Hemodialysis
- Telemetry
- PCA Pumps
- TPN/PPN
- Paracentesis/Thoracentesis
- Heparin Drip
- IV Antibiotics/IV Steroids
- Ostomy Care
- Post surgical drainage tubes
- Enteral Nutrition
- PICC/Midline/Port-a-cath
Our Inpatient Programs
- Neuro Day Rehabilitation Program
- Auditory Program
- (BRADFORD)
- 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 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
- (BRADFORD)
- Seating Clinic
- Podiatry Clinic
Our Outpatient Programs
- Neuro Day Rehabilitation Program
- Auditory Program
- (BRADFORD)
- Joint Commission Certified Outpatient Stroke Program
- Wound Care Program
Inpatient Stroke Program – IRF
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.
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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
Patient Testimonials
You all made this difficult time for us easier to bear
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial Thank You! Just a short note to thank everyone on staff at 2 West for the wonderful care that you took of my husband Michael; also for the kindnesses that were shown to me and my family. You all made...
I’m writing to let you know how instrumental your team was in my well being
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial Thank You! Rebecca Roman: I’m writing to let you know how instrumental your team was in my well being. Starting with reception, always very friendly and helpful with my appointments...they both always...
Thank you for all of the amazing care you have been giving to our Pap!
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial Thank You! To all of the staff! Thanks for taking such great care of our father, Ray! Thank you for all of the amazing care you have been giving to our Pap! Warmly, Jackie, Ken + Steve S. Meet Whittier...
Each and every one of the therapists should be commended!
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial Thank You! Dear Mr. Arcidi: I am writing to praise the staff members at Whittier Rehab in Westborough, Massachusetts. My mother was admitted to that facility and stayed there for 5 weeks. I can’t even...
What impresses us most is the wonderful staff
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial Thank You! Dear Mr. Arcidi: I am writing to commend you on your wonderful facility here in Westborough and to thank your staff for the treatment given to my father. While visiting at our home, he fell...
I’d like to thank everyone on the nursing and therapy staff for their cheerful help and support
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial Thank You! Dear Ms. Roman: I was recently a patient at Whittier, and wanted to give you some feedback. I don’t think I could have had better treatment anywhere. Staff, from clinical through to...
Our Team
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough is run by Administrator Rebecca Roman, Medical Director Dr. John Turchetta, and Director of Nursing Services Edward Olbris.
John V. Turchetta, MD, Director
Whittier Health Network Westborough Rehabilitation HospitalJohn V. Turchetta, MD Medical Director Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Dr. Turchetta's specialty is Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He graduated from Boston College and received his...
Rebecca Roman, MSPT, Administrator
Whittier Health Network Westborough Rehabilitation HospitalRebecca Roman, MSPT Administrator Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Rebecca Roman is a graduate of Boston University's graduate program. She has over 15 years of experience and has been with...
News + Updates
WRH Westborough Celebrated World Pressure Ulcer Prevention Day!
November 21st - A lecture titled "Pressure Ulcer Prevention: When Traditional Measures are not Enough" was presented by Benny Rocadas, CWS to an audience of 50 nurses, Nursing Assistants, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Rehabilitation Aides. A...
Whittier Way, undergoing renovations, receives a new 5-passenger Chevy Equinox SUV
Whittier Rehabilition Hospital-Westborough is currently undergoing a total renovation with major upgrades and/or additions being made to various areas throughout the hospital: the Aquatic Therapy Department, Pediatric Therapy, Gym and Treatment area for our new...
Recent Whittier renovations bring improvements to both patients and the local community.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough underwent a total renovation this spring and summer. Major upgrades and/or additions were made to various areas throughout the hospital: • Total renovation and upgrades to the Aquatic Therapy Department (upgrades to pool...
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital offers the only comprehensive neuro-focused day rehab facility in the Metrowest area
We are now offering admission to our Neuro Day Rehab Program, an intensive stroke and brain injury recovery program that offers physical, occupational and speech/language therapy, as well as regular visits with a Nurse Practitioner focused on care coordination,...
Whittier’s Doctor Bersani places fourth in his age group in his second IRONMAN competition!
Christopher J. Bersani, Psy.D., ABPP - on the medical staff at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Westborough, MA - completed his second IRONMAN competition October 22 in North Carolina and finished 4th for his age group. The Iron Man is a legitimate world class...
We just received a top rating in the US News & World Report’s 2016-2017 Best Nursing Homes
Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit receives a top rating in the US News & World Report’s 2016-2017 Best Nursing Homes Report! This year, those topping the list with at least 4.5 out of a 5 ratings are: Beaumont Rehabilitation & Skilled...
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough
150 Flanders Road
Westborough, MA 01581
Phone: (508) 870-2222
Fax: (508) 871-2048
Admissions: (800) 442-1717
Outpatient Services: (508) 871-2077
Outpatient Fax: (508) 871-2078
88-Bed Acute Rehabilitation Hospital
Joint Commission Accredited
Directions
Directions to Westborough Rehabilitation Hospital
From Route 495 Exit 23B: Exit Route 9 West to Computer/Research Drive. Turn left onto Computer Drive and follow straight through the lights, drive 1.5 miles past the Residence Inn.*
From Route 9 Worcester: After Route 30 exit right onto Computer/Research Drive, and turn right off the ramp. Drive to the lights and turn left onto New Flanders Road, drive 1.5 miles past the Residence Inn. The road becomes Flanders Road after Westborough Office Park. Follow Flanders Road to the hospital on the left just before the Route 495 overpass.
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 (508) 870-2222 to arrange your tour of a facility.
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NOTIFICATIONS OF COVID-19 CONDITIONS INSIDE WHITTIER WESTBOROUGH TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT
Since May 8, 2020, Westborough Transitional Care Unit has had 3 confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, Westborough 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 Westborough TCU. On October 30, 2020:
- 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.
- 2 residents and staff have recovered from COVID-19.
- 44 residents and staff have tested negative for COVID-19.
- It has been 14 days since a new resident or staff member has tested positive.
Mitigating actions that Westborough 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.