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 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
My experience starting with the check in was great, the very pleasant young lady that took all my info was extremely friendly and knowledgeable.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My experience starting with the check in was great, the very pleasant young lady that took all my info was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Daniel Lococo NP explained the results of my knee...
I am pleased to share the great experience I had with Dr. Nairus and his staff. I recently had my second knee replacement with Dr. Nairus. I can’t even imagine what my life would be like…
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am pleased to share the great experience I had with Dr. Nairus and his staff. I recently had my second knee replacement with Dr. Nairus. I can't even imagine what my life would be like if it had...
I would definitely use their services again, if necessary, and would highly recommend Whittier Rehab to my friends and family.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I went to the Whittier Rehab Hospital in Westborough to help with the rehab of my hip after recent hip replacement surgery. I went twice a week during the Month of July, 2022. The facility was...
I highly recommend anyone with similar ailments to entrust their care to the medical team at New England Baptist Hospital and Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The medical team as well as the surgeons and surgical team are extremely knowledgeable, efficient, professional, compassionate and detail oriented. In my experience I was up and moving within hours...
My son, David, was a patient at Whittier for approximately a month. The care he was given was extraordinary!
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My son, David, was a patient at Whittier for approximately a month. The care he was given was extraordinary! The staff from nursing, case management, respiratory, pt and ot, aids and all the other...
From the time I arrived from Milford Hospital and was greeted by the staff at Whittier I was treated like I was important.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Patient Testimonial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My experience at Whittier rehab was amazing. From the time I arrived from Milford Hospital and was greeted by the staff at Whittier I was treated like I was important. The staff that assist a...
Our Team
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough is run by Administrator Rebecca Roman, Medical Director Dr. John Turchetta, and Director of Nursing Services Edward Olbris.
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News + Updates
Whittier is helping beloved Boston sportscaster Bob Lobel go bionic – to fulfill his dream of walking easily again
Bionic leg aids Bob Lobel’s quest to walk freely by Robert Greim, excerpted from bostonherald.comPool workouts, weight training and hobbling around on crutches just wasn’t cutting it. So the 69-year-old sports maestro and his therapists turned to the magic packed into...
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...
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
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Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital – Westborough
150 Flanders Rd
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 870-2222