Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree
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therapy and care patients need after a life-changing illness or injury.
Life After Stroke Begins Here
Encompass Health is a national sponsor of Together to End Stroke
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41st Annual Neurorehabilitation Conference—now virtual!
Attend Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree's 41st Annual Neurorehabilitation Conference on Nov. 7-8.
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- Phone number: 781.348.2500
- Inpatient referral number: 781.348.2138
- Fax: 781.356.2748
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250 Pond Street
Braintree, MA 02184 - Get directions
Visiting hours
- Please contact us for the most current visitor and support person policy.
This hospital has
Joint Commission Accreditation
Welcome to our hospital
At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree, we are committed to helping you regain independence after a life-changing illness or injury. Located in Braintree and serving the Boston area, we are a leading provider of rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex orthopedic and neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease. We also have a inpatient rehabilitation location in Framingham.
Using clinical collaboration and advanced technologies, we provide a personalized care plan designed to meet your unique needs and help you achieve your goals.
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital uses an interdisciplinary team approach that includes physical, speech and occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, rehabilitation nurses, case managers, dietitians and more, combined with our advanced technology and expertise, to help you achieve your goals. You will receive at least three hours of therapy five days per week while under the constant care of registered nurses, many of whom specialize in rehabilitation, and frequent independent private practice physician* visits.
Rehabilitation is covered in full or part by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our hospital has contracts with most major insurance companies and is willing to negotiate with other companies, as needed.
*The hospital provides access to independent physicians.
Superior amenities at our hospitals
187 Beds
Televisions
Telephones
Free WiFi
Nonsmoking
Courtyard
Interpreter services
Spanish translators available
Tours available
Support groups
Student observation hours
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We proudly display our Gold Seal of Approval™
Stroke Rehabilitation
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in stroke rehabilitation.
Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation.
Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Our hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification in brain injury rehabilitation.
Take a virtual tour
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- Multiple tables and chairs to patients and visitors to sit together.
- Table with computer and printers for patient use.
- Books available to borrow and read with television and chairs to watch TV
- Large open area for therapy equipment.
- Various therapy technologies throughout room for use during physical and occupational therapy.
- Small shelving unit with fake groceries for patients to practice shopping after discharge.
- Multiple tables throughout room to assist in therapy.
- Outdoor area with multiple tables with umbrellas to rest and relax.
- Gazebo with multiple benches throughout for sitting .
- Mailboxes and walking area for patients and visitors.
- Cafeteria area with salad bar, buffet, microwave, and popcorn machine.
- Tables and chairs throughout for eating meals.
- Vending machine for drinks and snacks.
- Two beds in patient room with , sink, bathroom, TV and chairs for visitors.
- Two wardrobes available for clothing and personal effects.
- Two nightstands and window with view.
- Activities of daily living suite is recreated bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom area to simulate activities of daily life for patients to practice before they return home.
- Bedroom area has bed and couch for sitting.
- Kitchen has includes standard kitchen appliances and table and chairs.
- Bathroom has shower, sink, and toilet.
Hospital happenings
Leslie Gerstel, our case management assistant, retired from Encompass Health Braintree after working with us for 39 years.
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Hospital happenings
Dejanel Register did not expect his busy life to be disrupted by a traumatic spinal cord injury. After just eight days in the acute care hospital, Dejanel arrived at Encompass Health Braintree to begin his recovery process.
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Hospital happenings
Meet Paul and his wife Carol. Paul and Carol have been married for 62 years, and have always spent their days together until recently. Paul has not been able to see his wife in over a month because he was recently hospitalized and has been in treatment with us after his surgery.
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Hospital happenings
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Parkinson’s disease is a type of movement disorder that can affect the ability to perform common, daily activities. There are an estimated 1 million Americans living with Parkinson’s disease and more than 10 million people worldwide (APDA).
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Hospital happenings
At Encompass Health Braintree we are keenly aware of the immense affects Parkinson’s disease can have on a person’s quality of life. Here are some wise words from the director of our movement disorders program, Dr. Stephanie Bissonnette.
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Hospital happenings
Bill, a retired police officer who served the Braintree community for 34 years, had a surprise visit from his family and friends during his stay at Encompass Health Braintree. This was not just an ordinary visit—being from a family of front line workers, they decided to arrive with the Ladder Two truck from the Braintree Fire Department. Bill’s nephew, Fire Lieutenant Fred Viola, climbed up the firetruck’s ladder to see his beloved uncle. Bill was overjoyed to have a close family visit all the way from his third floor window. We would like to give a big thank you to Bill’s family and the Braintree Fire and Police Departments for helping make this wonderful moment possible.
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Hospital happenings
Today is World Autism Awareness Day and April is also Autism Awareness Month. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as difficulty with sensory processing and attention. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated one in 54 children in the United States today (Autism Speaks, 2020). There is no cure for autism, but there are supports and services that help those with autism reach their highest level of independence and continue to be an active member in the community. At Braintree’s pediatric center, every month is Autism Awareness Month. Every day, the clinician at the pediatric center are regularly working with children who have been diagnosed with autism. Here we have occupational therapist, Sam, working with her friend, Jack. Jack spends the beginning of his session in the OT gym, receiving a combination of vestibular and proprioceptive input to support the self-regulation of his body, so he may better attend to his handwriting activities. Let’s celebrate Jack and the strides that he is making at Encompass Health!
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Hospital happenings
Chip and his wife, Bonnie, lived in Hawaii for many years, embracing the Hawaiian lifestyle. Chip is an avid fisherman and most recently has been living on the outer cape with Bonnie. Chip’s world turned upside down when he ran into serious cardiac issues, resulting in multiple hospitalizations that kept him away from home for nine months.
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Hospital happenings
March 30th is Doctor’s Day, and we’d like to honor all of our physicians at Encompass Health of Braintree. Drs. Robert Winston and Robert VanStrien are two of our physiatrists who are helping our patients get healthier and stronger every day. Physiatrists are physicians who specialize in rehabilitative medicine, which is a key focus here at Encompass Health. Thank you, Drs. Winston and VanStrien for your hard work and dedication to our patients!
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Hospital happenings
Our Braintree team celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and National Patient Safety Awareness Week with a traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage and festive cupcakes. We hope that everyone was able to take some time to celebrate this fun Irish holiday!
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Leadership and staff
Cindy Page
Chief Executive Officer
Cindy joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree with more than 30 years of clinical and healthcare management experience. Prior to joining Encompass Health, Cindy served as chief operating officer at OSS Health in York, Pennsylvania. A Massachusetts native, she received her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and her master’s degree in healthcare professions from Northeastern University. She is a Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Arthur Williams, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Williams has served as the medical director since 2009.
Dr. Williams has been at Encompass Health Braintree since 1998 and has served as the medical director since 2009. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Notre Dame and his medical doctorate was achieved from Rutgers Medical School. He was a research fellow at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland prior to completing his medical residency through Brown University School of Medicine where he held the position of chief medical resident. He was an early proponent of hospitalist medicine developing the original hospitalist programs at both South Shore Hospital andEncompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree.
Dr. Williams is an independent private practice physician.
Bridget Cassidy
Director of Quality and Risk
Bridget joined Encompass Health in October of 2018. She graduated from Stonehill College with a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration. She obtained her master’s degree in healthcare administration from Southern New Hampshire University in 2019. Prior to joining the leadership team in March 2020, Bridget was the quality and risk coordinator. She began her career as a clinical operations supervisors in telehealth before transitioning to inpatient rehabilitation.
Anthony Domenici
Controller
Anthony has worked in Healthcare since 2011, beginning his career with Pricewaterhouse Coopers providing Audit and Assurance Services from the Boston office. Anthony earned his master’s degree in business administration from Johnson and Wales University in 2011. He worked as a research administrator in the division of Hematology and Oncology at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute for Boston Children’s Hospital, a Harvard University teaching hospital and most recently as a senior accountant with Commonwealth Care Alliance, a community-based healthcare organization dedicated to improving care for individuals with medical, behavioral health and social needs, including those with disabilities who are dually eligible for MassHealth (Medicaid) and Medicare.
Carol Gorman, LSW
Director of Case Management
Carol holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts and is a licensed social worker. She began her employment with Encompass Health Braintree in 2000 as a case manager and was promoted to director of case management in 2001. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings in a leadership social work/case management capacity for more than 20 years.
Daniel Parkinson, PT, MBA
Business Development Director
As a physical therapist, Dan worked in the acute care setting, home care setting and acute rehabilitation setting.
Dan earned his bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Ithaca College in 1993. As a physical therapist, he has worked in the acute care setting, home care setting and acute rehabilitation setting. Dan served as the director of clinical services at Encompass Health Braintree from 2000 to 2015. During that time, Dan earned his master’s degree in business administration at the University of Massachusetts in 2004. Dan transitioned into his current role of business development director in 2015.
Kimberly Van Daley, MS, PT
Director of Therapy Operations
Kim has been a physical therapist for approximately 16 years.
Kim has been a physical therapist for approximately 16 years. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Boston College, she went on to receive her master’s degree in physical therapy from Columbia University. She joined Encompass Health Braintree in 2001. From 2003 until 2015 she was a physical therapy team leader on the spinal cord injury/orthopedic/complex medical floor. She became the director of therapy operations in 2015.
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