Skilled Nursing Facilities
Oak Knoll Healthcare Center
Individualized healthcare and family values
Opening the doorways to functional and fulfilling lifestyles
At Oak Knoll Healthcare Center, we are dedicated to providing progressive and compassionate care.
While committed to treating your family as if they are our own, we tend to the comprehensive aspects of wellness. From complex medical, to rehabilitative, to spiritual and emotional care, every individualized need of our patients/residents are fulfilled to attain their highest sense of independence and well-being.
The professionals at Oak Knoll are passionate about providing high-quality long-term nursing and sub-acute care. Our priority is to open the doorways to a functional and fulfilling lifestyle for each and every one of our residents.
Within the walls of the beautiful facility is a staff of experts that exhibit the utmost respect and dignity towards those we care for; patients, residents, and their family members. The atmosphere at Oak Knoll is warm and family-like. Oak Knoll is a place that is easy to call “home.”
The facility is situated on lovely grounds in peaceful Framingham, Massachusetts in a setting that has been described by residents as “pleasant and comfortable.” Oak Knoll offers elegant dining, social rooms, and finely decorated living accommodations. In addition, our nursing and therapeutic services are second to none. Programs are comprehensive, offering residents the most modern, innovative therapies available.
Our Staff – our family, caring for yours
Our professionals work 24-hours a day to provide the highest quality care. The staff represents a wide range of specialties, including physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and nutritionists. Together they create a restorative program suited to individual needs and then work to maximize the potential of their patients each day of their stay.
Residents may choose to have their personal physician provide their care. However, if that is not possible, for whatever reason, our facility staff will assist in selecting a physician that meets the approval of the resident and their families.
A resident’s physician, in conjunction with our interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, will develop an individual program of restorative care for each resident. It is our goal to provide all of our residents with an active and fulfilling lifestyle.
We have built our reputation on our quality nursing, medical, and therapeutic team. The care and services they provide not only meet but surpass state and federal guidelines.
Admission Criteria
• Persons with a significant change in functional status resulting from a medical problem or problems.
• Persons who are medically stable and able to participate in rehabilitation activity.
We accept admission from all healthcare facilities
• Emergency Rooms
• Physicians Office
• Acute Care Hospitals
• Home
Available Services
• IV Therapy (central lines)
• Wound Management
• Respiratory Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech-Language Therapy
• Medication Monitoring
• Patient Teaching
• Discharge Planning
• Nutrition Counseling
• Podiatry Services
• Dental Services
• Optometry Services
Rehabilitation Program
The rehabilitation program is led by a physician who specializes in rehabilitation and physical medicine. The physician has an interdisciplinary group of highly trained and motivated specialists to round out the team – physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, cognitive therapists, rehabilitation nurses, social workers, therapeutic recreational specialists, and nutritionists.
All rehabilitation programs are individually tailored to ensure success. We strive for healthy outcomes. That means using every possible form of effective therapy to accelerate and maximize every resident’s rehabilitation potential.
Rehabilitation programs range from intensive one-on-one therapy sessions to group sessions. This includes a variety of support groups that allow residents the opportunity to learn more about their condition, share experiences with others, discuss concerns, and build lasting friendships.
Intravenous and Central Line Program
Activities
Residents are always busy if they choose to be. A representative from the activities department greets each resident at the time of admission to discuss personal interests and hobbies. While at the facility, patients can be involved in their favorite pastimes, and meet others with similar interests.
Arts and crafts, physical fitness programs, and discussion groups are all coordinated through the activities department. There are also holiday parties, ice cream socials, and cookouts. Outings away from the facility are also scheduled.
In addition to our activities room, there is also a music room, an activities room, a library, and an entertainment room.
How to Make a Referral
Medicare and Insurances Accepted
We accept most Medicare, Medicaid, workers compensation, and insurance plans, including a wide range of major HMO’s and PPO’s, including, but not limited to:
- Medicare
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA
- Workers Compensation
- AETNA/US Healthcare
- Anthem BC
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- CIGNA/Healthsource MA/NH
- Fallon Community Health Plan
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Neighborhood Health Plan
- Tufts Associated Health Plan
- Senior Whole Health
- Unicare (GIC Indemnity)
Religious Services & Support Groups
Families are invited to actively participate in goal-setting, conferences, teaching programs and counseling sessions. They will work with the same members of the care team throughout a resident’s stay.
Learning to adjust to and care for a family member with a handicap can be an enormous task for a family. Our social workers can help address these complex issues. In addition, a Family Council group is organized especially for family members. At these meetings, families can share their feelings and thoughts with others who are in similar situations.
Patient Testimonials
The people in your employ have all made my father’s life better
Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Patient Testimonial Thank You! To the Administrator of Oak Knoll Healthcare Center: The people in your employ have all made my father’s life better. The commitment and care they have provided to my Father has been exceptional. I do not know...
They make the patient feel more like a person who matters, instead of just the occupant of a specific bed
Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Patient Testimonial Thank You! Thank You to the Staff at Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Thank you for your care and kindness while I was there to begin recuperating from a stroke I had on October 11th. Whatever your role, thank you for your...
Oak Knoll is a great Nursing Home and Healthcare Center and I would recommend it to everyone
Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Patient Testimonial Thank You! My cousin had exceptional care from the entire staff at Oak Knoll. The quarterly progress reports were both informative and helpful. The nurses on her floor were marvelous and always added enough humor to make...
I could not have asked for better care from aides, nurses and therapists
Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Patient Testimonial Thank You! Everyone, Just a small note to send out a big Thank You. I could not have asked for better care from aides, nurses, therapists and everyone that helped me with my recovery. Home care is going well. Thank you...
News + Updates
Whittier Health Network’s Visitation Policy
If you need more information, please ask your Whittier facility-specific representative. As the situation changes, we may take additional precautionary measures. Whittier Health Network appreciates your patience and support; we are taking these steps to protect all...
Oak Knoll Healthcare Center
9 Arbetter Drive
Framingham, MA 01701
Phone: (508) 877-3300
Fax: (508) 788-0079
123-Bed Skilled Nursing Center
Joint Commission Accredited,
Medicare Certified
Directions
Directions to Oak Knoll Healthcare Center
From 495 North: Take 495 South to Exit 23A. Take Route 9 West and follow for approximately 7.2 miles. Take the Edgell Road/Main Street exit off Route 9. Take a left at the end of the exit ramp and follow Edgell Road for 2 miles. At the lights, take a right onto Water Street. Take 1st left onto Hemenway Road and then the 4th right onto Arbetter Drive. The facility will be on your left.
From 495 South: Take 495 South to Exit 23 – Route 9 East. (Then follow same directions as North).
From 128 North: Take 128 South to Exit 20B. Take Route 9 West and follow for approximately 10 miles. Take the Framingham/ Southboro exit off Route 9 and immediately take a right onto Edgell Road. Follow for 2 miles. At the light, take a right onto Water Street. Take your 1st left onto Hemenway Road. Take your 4th right onto Arbetter Drive. Facility will be on you left.
From 128 South: Take 128 North to Exit 20 – Route 9 West. (Then follow same directions as North)
From Boston: Take Mass Pike West to Exit 12. Follow signs for Framingham, Route 9 East. Stay on Route 9 for 2 miles and exit off at Edgell Road/Main Street exit. Take a left onto Edgell Road and follow for 2 miles. At the lights, take a right onto Water Street. Take your 1st left onto Hemenway Road. The 4th right is Arbetter Drive. Facility will be on your left.
From Worcester: Take Mass Pike East to Exit 12. (Then follow same directions as Boston).
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) 877-3300 to arrange your tour of a facility.
Contact Us
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If at any time you have urgent medical questions, please contact your primary physician, call 911 or go to your local emergency room. We cannot diagnose or treat by e-mail. Providing personal health information through this web site is not secure over the Internet so please do not share personal information. If you wish to receive care from our team, please contact your primary care physician for a referral.
NOTIFICATIONS OF COVID-19 CONDITIONS INSIDE OAK KNOLL HEALTHCARE CENTER
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 main entrance to be screened. Upon successful completion of the screening, visitors must proceed directly to the rear patio doors for their visitation. At the conclusion of the visitation, visitors must promptly exit through the rear patio doors. ALL VISITORS MUST BRING AND WEAR MASKS DURING VISITATION. Please contact the Activities Department at Oak Knoll in advance to schedule a visit.
Since May 8, 2020, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center has had 52 confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, Oak Knoll 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 Oak Knoll. On April 21, 2021:
- 1 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.
- 31 residents and staff have recovered from COVID-19.
- 157 residents and staff have tested negative for COVID-19.
- It has been 9 days since a new resident or staff member has tested positive.
Mitigating actions that Oak Knoll Healthcare Center 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.