Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, located at 59 Eastwood Circle in Gardner, Massachusetts, offers comprehensive skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation services to residents throughout north-central Worcester County. The center provides individualized clinical programs in a supportive, community-connected environment where residents and families are treated as partners in care. Gardner, affectionately known as the Chair City for its storied furniture manufacturing heritage, is a distinctive small city with a proud identity and deeply rooted community bonds. Heywood Hospital at 242 Green Street in Gardner serves as the city's primary acute care facility and is the closest hospital to the nursing center — an important consideration for families coordinating ongoing medical care and physician follow-up. Gardner Heritage State Park on Nichols Street in the heart of downtown offers a meaningful window into the city's industrial and cultural history, and its grounds provide a pleasant setting for family outings. Dunn Pond State Park, a short drive from the center, features a serene pond, swimming beach, and walking trails ideal for family visits during warmer months. Mount Wachusett Community College on New Westminster Road contributes educational and cultural vitality to the greater Gardner region. The Timpany Boulevard commercial corridor provides residents and families with easy access to dining, pharmacies, grocery stores, and everyday services. At Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, the clinical team delivers skilled nursing services around the clock, including short-term rehabilitation following hospitalization for orthopedic procedures, cardiac events, or neurological conditions, as well as long-term care for those with chronic or complex medical needs. The center operates as a for-profit limited liability company focused on quality outcomes and personalized attention for each resident in its care. For families in Gardner, Winchendon, Templeton, Westminster, and the surrounding Worcester County hill towns seeking trusted skilled nursing care close to home, Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center represents an accessible and professionally staffed option at the heart of the community.