Whittier Health Network
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Admission Guidelines
Physicians/office staff and VNAs must specify that they are looking for an inpatient admission from the doctor’s office or from home when they call our central admission line at (800) 442-1717.
Patient demographics, inclusive of the insurance carrier and policy number(s), along with pertinent clinical information outlined below will need to be faxed to (978) 478-3040.
How Does My Family Member Get Referred to Whittier?
A referral is made by your doctor, case manager, or social worker. Appropriate patients can also be admitted from the Emergency Room or home. If you would like to advocate or make a referral for your loved one’s inpatient admission, we can help coordinate care through our Central Admissions Office at (800) 442-1717, or you can contact your hospital clinical liaison directly.
Referrals and admissions to individual nursing homes and subacute facilities are made by contacting each facility individually. Please visit these Skilled Nursing Facility and Transitional Care Unit pages for contact information.
• Hannah Duston Healthcare Center, Haverhill, MA
• Masconomet Healthcare Center, Topsfield, MA
• Nemasket Healthcare Center, Middleborough, MA
• Oak Knoll Healthcare Center, Framingham, MA
• Port Healthcare Center, Newburyport, MA
• Sippican Healthcare Center, Marion, MA
• Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit, Haverhill, MA
• Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit, Westborough, MA
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911.
Patient Testimonials
I wanted to thank your staff in both the Bradford and Greenleaf wings for the phenomenal care they gave my mom since she arrived at the rehabilitation floor this spring.
Hannah Duston Healthcare Center Patient Testimonial“Hello Ryan, My mom passed away Wednesday evening. I wanted to thank your staff in both the Bradford and Greenleaf wings for the phenomenal care they gave my mom since she arrived at the rehabilitation floor this...
I can’t say enough good things about the staff at Whittier! Everyone is so nice! Their therapy team is top notch! The nurses and aides are knowledgeable and compassionate.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I recently spent about 6 weeks at Whittier recovering from a hemorrhagic stroke. When I was first admitted I had substantial lack of muscle control on my left side. I can't say enough good things...
I cannot express how pleased we were with the care my mother received at Whittier. The staff were friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. They treated every patient I saw as a person, not a number.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I cannot express how pleased we were with the care my mother received at Whittier. The staff were friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. They treated every patient I saw as a person, not a...
The financial in’s and out’s regarding admitting and caring for a loved one in a nursing home can be daunting. Thanks to Maria’s knowledge, caring and calm demeanor, the entire process was seamless.
Port Healthcare Center Patient Testimonial"I would like to commend Maria Tilton. The financial in’s and out’s regarding admitting and caring for a loved one in a nursing home can be daunting. The stress involved can be overwhelming. Thanks to Maria’s knowledge, caring...
We are so happy and content knowing that you were able to help us find a safe and welcoming home for our mom!
Hannah Duston Healthcare Center Patient Testimonial“Dear Tyler, thank you so much for everything you did for us and our mom! We are so happy and content knowing that you were able to help us find a safe and welcoming home for our mom!” • family of a new residentMore...
From the moment she arrived she received loving and caring attention. My family and I cannot say enough positive things about the staff in this facility. The entire time she was there she was happy.
Port Healthcare Center Patient Testimonial"Dear Mr. Arcidi, My mother, Grace, had been a resident of Port Healthcare since December of 2022. From the moment she arrived she received loving and caring attention. My family and I cannot say enough positive things about...
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Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Our hospitals in Bradford and Westborough
help patients who
have long-term,
complex acute, and chronic medical needs.
Acute Rehabilitation
Our hospitals in Bradford and Westborough provide a wide array of intense rehabilitation services to facilitate independence and a safe discharge back to your home and community.
Transitional Care Units
State-of-the-art Transitional Care Units facilities offer short term rehabilitation for patients needing post operative care to recover and return back home.
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Our interdisciplinary team of professionals develop individual programs of rehabilitation for
short-term patients as well as restorative care
for long-term residents.
Outpatient Services
Our highly trained rehabilitation staff in Bradford and Westborough offers hospital-based one-on-one therapy along with a wide range of specialized clinics and services.