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 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 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 Rehabilitation
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
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Patients stated overall expectations were met during their stay at Whittier
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Patients stated they feel that Whittier makes patient safety a top priority
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Patients praised the high quality of the therapy sessions at Whittier
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 OUTPATIENT SERVICES
- Aquatic Therapy
- Audiology Services
- EMG Testing
- EMG Studies / Nerve Conduction Studies
- 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
- VitalStim® Therapy
- Wellness Education
Specialized Outpatient Clinics
- Botox Clinic
- Orthotics & Prosthetics Clinic
- Seating & Positioning Clinic
Conditions Commonly Treated
- Back Pain
- Cardiac Event Recovery
- Neurological Conditions
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Stroke Recovery
- Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Aphasia
- Dysphagia
- Cognitive Impairments
- Orthopedic / Sports Medicine Injuries
- Overuse Injuries
- Surgical Recovery
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
I hope to never have another reason for rehab but, Whittier is absolutely the place I choose!
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "After an unfortunate accident my mother was cared for here. The staff was wonderful and attentive, her physical, occupational and speech therapy was above expectations and I could not be happier!...
I wish I could remember the name of the woman that evaluated my boy, but she was knowledgeable, kind, thorough, perceptive, and made us feel like we were on the right path now after three years of runaround dead ends.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My son needed a wheelchair evaluation after having another mobility company botch the entire process. I wish I could remember the name of the woman that evaluated my boy, but she was...
I recently went to Whittier rehab hospital for a 5 year follow up for knee replacement surgery. The facility is spotless and much more welcoming than your typical hospital
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I recently went to Whittier rehab hospital for a 5 year follow up for knee replacement surgery. The facility is spotless and much more welcoming than your typical hospital. The visit was quick and...
For Mike Griffin. Thank you so much for responding so quickly today. I gratefully appreciate the quick and caring response from your staff.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial "For Mike Griffin. Thank you so much for responding so quickly today. I gratefully appreciate the quick and caring response from your staff. I felt very comfortable with Mike by my side explaining...
Food was great, lots of variety, all well done by the kitchen. People are always ready to help with whatever you need.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great staff, great facility, my stay there was fantastic. I highly recommend Whittier to anyone needing rehab services. Food was great, lots of variety, all well done by the kitchen. People are...
Whittier Rehab Hospital was without a doubt the turning point in my 98 year old mother’s movement to the next stage in her life.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Whittier Rehab Hospital was without a doubt the turning point in my 98 year old mother’s movement to the next stage in her life. She had lived independently for 18 years in a condominium, her mind...
Our Team
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough is run by Administrator Rebecca Roman, Medical Director Dr. John Turchetta, and Director of Nursing Services Edward Olbris.
Emilia Semenov, MD, Staff Physician
Whittier Health Network Westborough Rehabilitation HospitalEmilia Semenov, MD Staff Physician Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation/Neurology Dr. Semenov's specialty is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation/Neurology. She received a Doctor of Medicine...
Prabhasadanam Sadhujan, MD, Staff Physician
Whittier Health Network Westborough Rehabilitation HospitalPrabhasadanam Sadhujan, MD Staff Physician Specialty: Internal Medicine Dr. Prabhasadanam's specialty is Internal Medicine/Sleep Medicine.Meet Our Awesome Team!
Deborah Dennison, RN, Clinical Liaison
Whittier Health Network Westborough Rehabilitation HospitalDeborah Dennison, RN Clinical Liaison Specialty: Clinical Liaison Deborah has been a Registered Nurse for over 25 years and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and Framingham Union School of Nursing. She...
News + Updates
Jess Villnave, RN, on the rewards of being a valued member of the LTAC patient care team at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough.
Jess Villnave has been a nurse at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough for nearly 14 years, starting as a graduate nurse out of college. Jess works in the Long Term Acute Care unit (LTAC), where she cares for medically complex patients. "There is such a...
For Amber Abderrazzaq, RN, working at Whittier is full of opportunities and professional growth.
Amber Abderrazzaq will be the first to admit that she did not know what to expect when she applied and interviewed at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough. Two years later, she is thrilled with her decision. "After learning about the LTAC unit and the acuity...
Whittier’s Director of Psychology and Neuropsychology, Michael Sefton, Ph.D., offers advice on winter sports and traumatic brain injury.
Michael Sefton, Ph.D., Director of Psychology and Neuropsychology at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough, has treated a lot of winter sports traumatic brain injuries during his career. Here he shares some thoughts on the causes, treatments, and prevention of...
The Differences Between LTACHs, IRFs, and SNFs
When you are a patient at a hospital following an injury, critical illness, or surgery, you might still require additional monitoring and care upon discharge. Several different types of facilities can assist you. These facilities can give you the extra time,...
An interview with NaDarron Fort, Nurse Practitioner at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough: “Always treat your patients as you would want to be treated. It’s just as easy as that.”
Our clinician spotlight at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough is NaDarron Fort, NP, a licensed Nurse Practitioner who has been working under the guidance of Dr. Deborah Markowitz of Pulmonary Associates of Metro West. For over 5 years now, NaDarron has been...
The Whittier Way: Michael Griffin, MSPT, discusses the different approach to Physical Therapy at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough’s Outpatient Clinic
Michael Griffin is a Physical Therapist specializing in helping patients reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, and increase movement and overall function. Michael is going on 7 years of service at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Westborough's...
Directions to Westborough Rehabilitation Hospital
From Route 495 Exit 59B: 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. Directions
Take a Closer Look
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Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital – Westborough
150 Flanders Rd
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 870-2222