Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
Westborough, MA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 22TA48)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (508) 871-2063 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital's rate of discharging patients home is worse than the national rate, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, with 1 measure worse than national. The remaining measures show no difference from national rates.
CMS reports that Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital's discharge-to-community rate is worse than the national rate, meaning patients return home less often than the national average. Its readmission rates after discharge are no different than the national rate.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Westborough, Massachusetts, operated on a for-profit basis. It provides intensive inpatient therapy to help patients regain function after conditions like stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Westborough, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — often several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy along with medical oversight — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of daily therapy over a longer stay.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2019, and is operated as a for-profit facility.
On CMS's plain-language national comparisons, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its potentially-preventable readmission rates — both during the stay and after discharge — are no different than the national rate. Its healthcare-associated infection rates, including catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections, are also no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates. No measures in this profile were listed as not reported. This information reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often multiple hours a day — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically provides lower-intensity therapy over a longer period.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital's discharge-to-community rate is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Its readmission rates, both during the stay and after discharge, are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection and C. diff infection rates are no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This facility is Medicare-certified as an inpatient rehabilitation facility; contact the facility at (508) 871-2063 or verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is operated as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2019.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; contact the facility at (508) 871-2063 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the rest showing no difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/22TA48?state=MA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and services offered, and confirm current figures on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer or admission procedures; contact the facility directly at (508) 871-2063 for guidance.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.