About our inpatient rehabilitation hospital
Choosing where to receive care after a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision for you and your loved ones. At Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Worcester, MA, we are proud to be part of Encompass Health’s national network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Recently named America’s Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation by Newsweek and Statista for the sixth consecutive year, Encompass Health is your trusted choice in rehabilitation.
When you choose Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital for your rehabilitation, you receive compassionate care from an expert team of physical, occupational and speech therapists; physicians; nurses; dietitians; pharmacists and case managers. They will work together to create a plan to help you meet your unique goals.
At our hospital you will receive:
- Three hours of therapy, five days per week
- 24/7 nursing care, including nurses who specialize in rehabilitation
- Frequent visits from a physician*
*We provide access to independent physicians.
Better rehabilitation starts here
Each patient’s recovery is different. At Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, our expert clinicians combine the latest technologies, real-world simulations and advanced therapies into a treatment plan that helps you achieve what’s important to you. Our specialties include but are not limited to:
Stroke rehabilitation
Neurological conditions
Spinal cord injury
Orthopedic conditions
Amenities at our hospital
Bariatric rooms
Televisions
Telephones
Free WiFi
Courtyard
Onsite dialysis
Pet friendly
Nonsmoking
Volunteers
Cafeteria
Day room
Family lounge
Tours available
Service animals allowed with supporting documentation
Interpreter services
Spanish translators available
Student observation hours
Transportation services
Support groups
Parking
Our accreditations and certifications
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation
- Amputee Rehabilitation
- Hip Fracture Rehabilitation
Choose a nationally awarded rehabilitation provider
From our unique workplace culture to the high-quality, compassionate care our dedicated employees provide to patients each day, Encompass Health has a lot to be proud of. Learn more about our recent accolades.
Encompass Health tops rehabilitation rankings
Encompass Health recognized for patient experience
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The DAISY Award is an international recognition program created to enable patients, families and staff to thank and honor their special nurses. Complete the form below to share your story of how a nurse made a difference in your care or that of someone you know.
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Support groups
Date: Fourth Wednesday of each month
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: First floor cafeteria at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital (189 May Street, Worcester)
Contact: Linda Larson, (508) 791-6351, Ext. 593 or Denise Baer Rogan, Ext. 255
Stroke Support Group
Date: Fourth Wednesday of each month
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: First floor cafeteria at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital (189 May Street, Worcester)
Contact: Linda Larson, (508) 791-6351, Ext. 593 or Denise Baer Rogan, Ext. 255
Our hospital leaders
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Contact Our HospitalFairlawn's Patient-Family Advisory Council
Listening to those who entrust us with their care is one of the most effective ways to ensure that we serve patients and families to the best of our ability. Seeing the delivery of care through their eyes and then collaborating with them to improve that care is the goal of Fairlawn’s Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC).
The Council, comprised of several senior management/staff members and four individuals from the community, meets every three months at Fairlawn. Also, through its Ambassador Peer Visiting Program, PFAC members are available to patients and families to share the peer experience of illness, recovery and life after Fairlawn.
In its efforts to facilitate patient and family participation in hospital care, decision-making, and policy/program development, the Council utilizes the Institute for Family Centered Care core concepts of dignity and respect, information and sharing, participation and collaboration.
The PFAC plan, policy and annual report are available publicly via electronic means by completing “Contact Us” email section on this website.
New members welcome:
Fairlawn’s PFAC welcomes new members. If you are interested in being a part of the Council, please complete the “Contact Us” email section on this website. The Council’s chairperson will respond to your inquiry.de: