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2026 Customer Experience Award badge recognizing excellence in resident and family satisfaction

Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center Earns 2026 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights

February 16, 2026/in News, Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, Oriol 360, Oriol Health Care, Press Releases/by Angelique Harvey

West Boylston, MA — February 12, 2026 — Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center is proud to announce it has earned the 2026 Customer Experience Award™ from Activated Insights, a nationally recognized customer satisfaction firm serving long-term and post-acute care providers.

Based on interviews conducted over the past year, Oakdale ranked among the top 15% of care providers nationwide, earning recognition for excellence in the following service areas:

Professional Therapy Services
Admission Process

This achievement reflects Oakdale’s commitment to delivering thoughtful, coordinated care, supported by clear communication, strong clinical services, and a welcoming admission experience that helps residents and families feel confident from day one.

“It is our pleasure to congratulate Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center for their well-deserved achievement in winning the Customer Experience Award,” said Bud Meadows, CEO of Activated Insights. “It’s wonderful to see the hard work Oakdale is putting in to provide high-quality care — their effort isn’t going unnoticed.”

Throughout 2025, residents and families participated in confidential interviews conducted by Activated Insights. Feedback from these interviews was used to guide continuous improvement and strengthen the overall care experience.

“This recognition reflects the intentional work our team does every day — from welcoming families during the admission process to delivering high-quality therapy services that support recovery and independence,” said Jennifer Crowley, Administrator at Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. “As part of the Oriol Health Care family of care, we take great pride in treating every resident with the same attention, respect, and compassion we would want for our own loved ones.”

Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, located in West Boylston, Massachusetts, is part of Oriol Health Care, a family-owned organization serving Central Massachusetts for more than 60 years.

Our family taking care of yours.

Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center Earns 2026 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights

February 16, 2026/in Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, News, Oriol 360, Oriol Health Care, Press Releases/by Angelique Harvey

Holden, MA — February 12, 2026 — Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center is proud to announce it has once again earned the 2026 Customer Experience Award™ from Activated Insights, a nationally recognized customer satisfaction firm serving long-term and post-acute care providers.

Based on a 12-month average of confidential resident and family interviews, Holden ranked among the top 15% of care providers nationwide.

Holden was recognized for excellence in the following service areas:

Cleanliness
Laundry Service
Dignity and Respect
Admission Process
Safety and Security

These recognitions reflect the daily work happening across departments — from the first welcome during admission to the ongoing care and support residents experience every day.

“It is our pleasure to congratulate Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center for their well-deserved achievement,” said Bud Meadows, CEO of Activated Insights. “This award reflects the hard work and dedication of their team in providing high-quality care and meaningful experiences.”

Throughout 2025, residents and families participated in confidential interviews conducted by Activated Insights. Feedback from these interviews helps guide continuous improvement and strengthen the overall care experience.

“While awards are an honor, what matters most is how our residents and families feel every day,” said Tara D’Andrea, Administrator at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. “This recognition reflects the compassion, professionalism, and dedication of our team, and the trust families place in us to care for their loved ones with dignity, respect, and heart.”

Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center is part of Oriol Health Care, a family-owned organization serving Central Massachusetts for more than 60 years.

Award-winning care isn’t just measured — it’s felt. 💜
Our family taking care of yours.

Welcoming Jaime Greenwood, RN, Executive Director of Oriol Home Health and Oriol at Home

Oriol Health Care and Oriol Home Health Welcome Jaime Greenwood, RN, as Executive Director of Oriol Home Health and Oriol at Home

February 12, 2026/in News, Oriol 360, Oriol Home Health, Press Releases/by Angelique Harvey

Exterior of Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, recognized by U.S. News & World Report for Best Short-Term Rehabilitation and Best Long-Term Care in 2026

U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Nursing Homes Names Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center Among Best in Massachusetts

February 6, 2026/in Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, News, Oriol 360, Oriol Health Care, Press Releases/by Angelique Harvey

Holden, MA – Feb. 2026 − Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report, earning honors for Best Short-Term Rehabilitation and Best Long-Term Care.

Since its debut in 2009, the annual U.S. News Best Nursing Homes analysis has served as a critical resource, providing trusted, data-driven insights to families—often in consultation with their health care providers—who are seeking the best options for either short-term rehabilitation or comprehensive long-term care. A High Performance designation, the highest level of recognition offered by U.S. News, was awarded to Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center for outstanding quality in both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care.

U.S. News’ annual evaluation of nursing homes is highly selective, recognizing fewer than 19% of the evaluated U.S. nursing homes as “Best Nursing Homes” as part of the 2026 ratings. This designation is reserved only for facilities that satisfy U.S. News’ rigorous, proprietary assessment criteria, demonstrating a consistent and superior commitment to quality patient and resident care.

“We are incredibly proud of our team for earning this recognition in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care,” said Tara D’Andrea, MBA, NHA, FACHCA, Administrator of Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. “This honor reflects the dedication, compassion, and professionalism our staff bring to their work every day, as well as our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, personalized care to the individuals and families we serve.”

For the 2026 edition, U.S. News evaluated nearly 15,000 nursing homes on patient and resident outcomes, including hospital readmission rates, staffing levels, health inspection results, and other key indicators of quality.

“U.S. News’ annual Best Nursing Homes ratings are designed to place the needs of patients and residents at the center of the selection process, equipping families with reliable, fact-driven metrics when making crucial care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “We are proud to spotlight the nursing homes across the country that consistently demonstrate exceptional care quality and prioritize both the safety and long-term well-being of those they serve.”

The 2026 U.S. News Best Nursing Homes proprietary ratings feature a significant methodology update, expanding both the Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care ratings to include 17 distinct quality measures each, offering a comprehensive assessment.

For more information about Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center’s recognition, visit:
https://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes/area/ma/holden-rehabilitation-nursing-center-225002

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About Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center
Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center is an award-winning skilled nursing and post-acute care facility serving Central Massachusetts. Part of the Oriol Health Care family, Holden offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care delivered by an experienced, compassionate team committed to quality, dignity, and personalized care. For more than 60 years, Oriol Health Care has been proudly family-owned and operated, guided by the belief that exceptional care begins with treating every patient and resident like family.

About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.

Oriol Foundation Accessibility Grant for Neurological Inclusion — Together, we can create community moments that include and inspire.

Oriol Foundation Extends Deadline for Accessibility Grant for Neurological Inclusion

November 10, 2025/in Community, News, Oriol Foundation, Press Releases/by Angelique Harvey

Holden, MA — November 10, 2025 — The Oriol Foundation has announced an extension of the application deadline for its first-ever Accessibility Grant for Neurological Inclusion. Community organizations now have until Wednesday, December 17, 2025, to apply for up to $1,000 in grant funding to help make local events and programs more welcoming for individuals living with neurological conditions.

Following its recent Board meeting, the Foundation voted to extend the deadline to allow more nonprofits, schools, senior centers, and community groups time to plan and submit proposals.

“True inclusion doesn’t just happen — it takes purpose, compassion, and community. This grant helps make that possible — one event, one connection at a time,” said a representative of the Oriol Foundation.

About the Accessibility Grant for Neurological Inclusion

The Oriol Foundation Accessibility Grant supports projects that reduce barriers and promote inclusivity in public spaces across the Wachusett Region, including Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling, Boylston, and West Boylston, Massachusetts.

Eligible projects may include:

Creating sensory-friendly or quiet spaces at public events
Adding adaptive communication tools such as visual supports or captioning
Providing staff or volunteer training in dementia care and neurodiversity awareness

The grant helps enhance accessibility for individuals living with:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Epilepsy, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), ALS, MS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, stroke recovery, and other neurological conditions.

Key Dates

New Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Grant Recipients Announced: January 15, 2026
Program Funding Period: January 1 – December 31, 2026

How to Apply

📄 Download the Grant Flyer (PDF)
📝 Grant Application Form (PDF)
🌐 Learn More About the Oriol Foundation

Applications are open to public-serving organizations located in or actively serving the Wachusett Region.

Contact

For questions or assistance with the application process:

Angelique Harvey
Marketing & Community Outreach Specialist
Oriol Health Care & The Oriol Foundation
📞 508-829-1213 | 📧 aharvey@oriolhealthcare.com