Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Taking rehabbing care to the next level! Temte & Dr. Michael J. Fuller, with a Nurse Practitioner onhand to augment their practice.

Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is an outstanding Community of Care conveniently located down the block from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham. As a registered Eden Alternative™ facility, our signature Eden approach can be felt throughout our neighborhoods, as we focus on placing the needs and preferences of our residents and families above all else. We have been highly successful at keeping our rate of rehospitalization down and have attained a 5 star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), meeting and exceeding their standards of quality care. According to recent State Surveys – overall satisfaction at Briarwood Healthcare exceeded ALL other facility averages in our area. Our multidisciplinary team is comprised of medical professionals who are easily approachable & always accessible, providing residents’ families with an exceptional comfort level as they are involved in all aspects of care. Our Short-Term Rehabiliation and Long-Term Care Neighborhoods are under the expert supervision of Medical Directors Dr. John V. Our secure Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care neighborhood is overseen by its own dedicated Medical Director – Dr. Sumer Verma. To assure an uninterrupted continuum of care, we have a special Weekend Manager covering Saturdays and Sundays. We believe that consistent staffing is key to assuring all around better continuity of care. This translates into residents having the same direct caregiver at all times – fostering a relationship of familiarity and trust. Our family of staff members is comprised of outstanding and dedicated individuals, many whom have been a part of Briarwood for a number years. Visit us at http:// briarwoodrehab.com

A life reimagined and reformed thanks to !We invite you to read the positive testimonial of Ms. Helen Aucoin, who is no...
10/07/2025

A life reimagined and reformed thanks to !

We invite you to read the positive testimonial of Ms. Helen Aucoin, who is now heading home from our center and more , thanks to our progressive approach to subacute rehab.

"My experience has been good since I've been here. I love it here. I would recommend Briarwood to others. Rehab was good. I would like to thank Yolanda, my night CNA, and my nurse, Augustine. He always helped me."

Thank you, Helen for choosing Briarwood on your !

To learn more about how you can experience with us, visit our website: briarwoodrehab.com/subacute-rehabilitation

Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime and there is no known way to p...
10/07/2025

Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime and there is no known way to prevent it?

This , we’re encouraging the community to take action. Learn the signs, prioritize early detection, and support critical research efforts to help 💗

Want to make a difference? Visit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to learn how you can support awareness and life-saving clinical research: https://www.komen.org/

Our residents made the most of the beautiful weather with a variety of festive autumn activities. They picked fresh appl...
10/05/2025

Our residents made the most of the beautiful weather with a variety of festive autumn activities. They picked fresh apples, enjoyed delicious apple pie and cider donuts, sipped on apple juice, and even made their own candy apples!

To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://briarwoodrehab.com/

Our residents enjoyed a unique armchair travel experience as they virtually explored the wonders of Japan!Their journey ...
10/03/2025

Our residents enjoyed a unique armchair travel experience as they virtually explored the wonders of Japan!

Their journey took them through stunning photos of Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hakone, and Mt. Fuji, as well as UNESCO World Heritage sites, historic temples, and renowned museums.

To bring the experience to life, residents held replica tickets to Tokyo and even real rocks from the summit of Mt. Fuji. They also received stamp books featuring Goshuin, sacred seals collected by visitors at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. The experience concluded with a traditional matcha tea ceremony, offering a meaningful taste of Japanese culture.

To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://briarwoodrehab.com/

We're thrilled to announce that Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has achieved a flawless deficiency-free sta...
10/02/2025

We're thrilled to announce that Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has achieved a flawless deficiency-free state survey!

A huge congratulations to our amazing team for their dedication to , , and quality of life for all. Thank you for your commitment to the community!

To learn more about our center, please visit our website: https://briarwoodrehab.com/

A life reimagined and reformed thanks to !We invite you to read the positive testimonial of Mr. John Bench, who is now ...
10/01/2025

A life reimagined and reformed thanks to !

We invite you to read the positive testimonial of Mr. John Bench, who is now heading home from our center and more , thanks to our progressive approach to subacute rehab.

"My experience here has been excellent. I have seen improvements, and I came in so weak and was very surprised how well physical therapy worked with me. Housekeeping was very helpful with doing my laundry, and I would like to thank all of the staff for being very helpful."

Thank you, John for choosing Briarwood on your !

To learn more about how you can experience with us, visit our website: briarwoodrehab.com/subacute-rehabilitation

Residents at Briarwood recently took part in a meaningful and creative quilting project, led by our dedicated nurse, Pat...
09/30/2025

Residents at Briarwood recently took part in a meaningful and creative quilting project, led by our dedicated nurse, Pat.

Throughout the process, participants learned the art of quilting and selected personalized fabric squares to be sewn into a beautiful community blanket.

This week, Pat proudly unveiled the finished “Briarwood Blanket” and presented it as a special gift to our Resident Council President, Robert.

The project, fondly known as “Patchwork with Pat,” was a resounding success and brought residents together in a fun and collaborative way.

We’re so proud of everyone who contributed and can’t wait to see what they’ll create next!

to learn more about us, please visit our website: https://briarwoodrehab.com/

There’s nothing more powerful than hearing directly from those we care for.Meet Ms. Cheryl Trusas, who recently complete...
09/30/2025

There’s nothing more powerful than hearing directly from those we care for.

Meet Ms. Cheryl Trusas, who recently completed their rehab journey at Briarwood and had this to say:

“Staff has been wonderful since my second time being admitted here. I love all the staff and I'm thankful for everyone, especially nurse Gigi!”

Cheryl's story is a true reflection of what is all about—supportive, personalized care that makes a real difference.

Learn more about our rehabilitation services by visiting our website: https://briarwoodrehab.com/subacute-rehabilitation/

Jessica, our wonderful Kitchen Director, recently did a cooking demonstration for our residents! She demonstrated how to...
09/25/2025

Jessica, our wonderful Kitchen Director, recently did a cooking demonstration for our residents!

She demonstrated how to make delicious pancakes topped off with strawberries and whipped cream! They were so tasty, and our residents gave them a thumbs up!

To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://briarwoodrehab.com/

Class is in session!In honor of , our residents got dressed up to take their school photos. Join the fun and share your...
09/13/2025

Class is in session!

In honor of , our residents got dressed up to take their school photos.

Join the fun and share your school picture in the comments below!

To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://briarwoodrehab.com/

There’s nothing more powerful than hearing directly from those we care for.Meet Ms. Mary Mcavoy, who recently completed ...
09/13/2025

There’s nothing more powerful than hearing directly from those we care for.

Meet Ms. Mary Mcavoy, who recently completed their rehab journey at Briarwood and had this to say:

“My experience here has been very good, very helpful. I was given what I needed. Gained my stamina back. I would recommend this place to others. My rehab was good. I would like to thank Ashley, Physical Therapy, Rosemary and Fernando.

Mary's story is a true reflection of what is all about—supportive, personalized care that makes a real difference.

Learn more about our rehabilitation services by visiting our website: https://briarwoodrehab.com/subacute-rehabilitation/

As we reflect on the events of September 11th, we remember the strength, sacrifice and unity that emerged in the face of...
09/11/2025

As we reflect on the events of September 11th, we remember the strength, sacrifice and unity that emerged in the face of tragedy.

Today and always, we remember.

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About Us - Welcome to Briarwood

Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a vibrant community of care conveniently located down the block from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham. As a registered Eden Alternative® facility, our signature Eden approach can be felt throughout our different care neighborhoods, as we focus on placing the needs and preferences of our residents and families above all else.

We have been highly successful at keeping our rate of re-hospitalization down and according to recent State Surveys – overall satisfaction at Briarwood Healthcare exceeded ALL other facility averages in our area.

To renew the strength of our subacute patients we have created an upscale and reinvigorating environment that empowers one to return home as quickly as possible. Our Alden Road neighborhood is dedicated to the post-hospitalization care of individuals recovering from joint replacement, cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and other acute medical conditions, and features a state-of-the-art therapy gym with advanced technology including the AlterG® treadmill. Visit us at http:// briarwoodrehab.com