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Oriol Health Care celebrates five Best of Your Hometown 2026 wins for Holden Rehabilitation, Oriol at Home and Oriol Therapy Services.

Oriol Health Care Celebrates Five Best of Your Hometown 2026 Wins

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Oriol Health Care Celebrates Five Best of Your Hometown 2026 Wins

Five Wins. One Oriol Health Care Family.

We have some exciting news to share!

The results of the 2026 Best of Your Hometown Awards are in, and the Oriol Health Care family is proud to celebrate five wins across three of our care services.

The Best of Your Hometown Awards are the official Readers’ Choice Awards of The Landmark in Holden and The Item in Clinton, recognizing local businesses, organizations and services chosen by readers in the communities they serve.

Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center

🏆 Best Rehabilitation Services
🏆 Best Nursing Home
🏆 Best Skilled Nursing

Oriol at Home

🏆 Best Home Health Care/Home Care

Oriol Therapy Services

🏆 Best Physical Therapy

These awards are especially meaningful because they reflect the support of the community we have been proud to serve for generations.

Celebrating the People Behind the Awards

While we are proud to see the Oriol name recognized in five categories, these awards truly belong to our people.

Every day, our nurses, CNAs, therapists, caregivers, clinicians, support staff and team members bring their expertise, compassion and commitment to the residents, patients, clients and families who place their trust in us.

At Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, that commitment was recognized with three wins spanning rehabilitation, skilled nursing and long-term care.

At Oriol at Home, our caregivers provide personalized non-medical care and support to help individuals remain safe, comfortable and connected in the place they call home.

And through Oriol Therapy Services, our rehabilitation professionals help people build strength, restore function and work toward greater independence through physical, occupational and speech therapy.

Different services. Different needs. One commitment to the people and families we serve.

One Family. Many Ways to Care.

For more than 60 years, Oriol Health Care has grown alongside the needs of our community.

Today, ORIOL 360° — One Family. Many Ways to Care. brings together a continuum of services that includes skilled nursing and rehabilitation, therapy services, private home care, and Medicaid consultation and advocacy.

Whether someone needs support recovering after a hospital stay, long-term skilled nursing care, therapy, assistance at home or help navigating the MassHealth process, our goal is to help individuals and families find the right support for where they are today — and where they are going next.

Throughout that growth, one promise has remained at the heart of everything we do:

Our family taking care of yours.

Thank You to Our Community

To everyone who took the time to nominate us, vote for us, recommend our services or share your experience with another family — thank you.

Your support allows us to celebrate something much bigger than five awards. It represents the relationships and trust that have been built between our teams and the communities we serve.

And to the entire Oriol Health Care family: congratulations.

These five Best of Your Hometown wins are a reflection of the work you do every day and the difference you make in the lives of others.

We are honored by the recognition, grateful for the support and proud to continue serving Central Massachusetts.

2026 Best of Your Hometown Winners

🏆 Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center — Best Rehabilitation Services
🏆 Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center — Best Nursing Home
🏆 Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center — Best Skilled Nursing
🏆 Oriol at Home — Best Home Health Care/Home Care
🏆 Oriol Therapy Services — Best Physical Therapy

 

Oriol Health Care & Affiliates
ORIOL 360° — One Family. Many Ways to Care.
Our family taking care of yours.

Oriol Health Care September 2026 Employees of the Month

Celebrating Our September 2026 Employees of the Month

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July 2026 Employees of the Month recognized by Oriol Health Care, featuring Diahann Werme, Ana Perez De Fernandez, and Christine MacDonald.

Celebrating Our July 2026 Employees of the Month

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Tara D’Andrea, Administrator at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, recipient of the ACHCA Distinguished Nursing Home Administrator Award

Central Massachusetts Healthcare Leader Tara D’Andrea Earns National ACHCA Administrator Award

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Holden, MA — April 6, 2026 — Oriol Health Care is proud to announce that Tara D’Andrea, MBA, NHA, FACHCA, Administrator of Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, has been awarded the Distinguished Nursing Home Administrator Award by the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA).

D’Andrea will be formally recognized at the ACHCA 2026 Annual Convention & Expo, taking place April 20–23, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

This prestigious national award recognizes an ACHCA Fellow who demonstrates the highest professional standards in post-acute and aging services leadership within the nursing home setting.

This recognition reflects not only D’Andrea’s leadership at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, but her distinguished career spanning more than two decades in post-acute and long-term care. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to quality outcomes, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams that prioritize both resident care and staff engagement.

At Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, D’Andrea has fostered a culture of clinical excellence, operational strength, and compassionate, person-centered care.

“On behalf of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administrators, we extend our sincere congratulations to Tara on receiving the Distinguished Administrator Award,” said David L. Bell, President of the Massachusetts Chapter of ACHCA. “This recognition reflects her outstanding leadership, dedication to excellence, and meaningful contributions to the field of healthcare administration.”

“Tara exemplifies the highest professional standards of nursing home administration through sustained leadership, resident-centered practice, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to quality in post-acute and aging services,” said Mark Prifogle, Chair of the American College of Health Care Administrators.

Under D’Andrea’s leadership, Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center has earned significant local and national recognition. The center has been named a 2026 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report, earning honors for both Best Short-Term Rehabilitation and Best Long-Term Care. It has also received the 2026 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights, placing it among the top-performing care providers nationwide, and has been named a 2026 Partner in Wound Care Excellence through its collaboration with Dr. Novikov Wellness and Skin Care.

Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center is also accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized as Central Massachusetts’ only Post-Acute Care (PAC) Certified facility.

“Tara’s recognition at the national level reflects the strength of leadership at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center and across Oriol Health Care,” said Robert G. Oriol, CEO of Oriol Health Care. “Her ability to lead with both clinical excellence and compassion has had a lasting impact on our residents, families, and staff. This honor is incredibly well deserved.”

Beyond her role as Administrator at Holden Rehabilitation, D’Andrea serves as Director of Operations for Oriol Health Care, supporting excellence across the organization’s continuum of care.

Her recognition reflects a career dedicated to advancing quality, compassion, and excellence in post-acute care.

Our family taking care of yours.

About Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center

Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, part of the Oriol Health Care family, is a nationally recognized provider of post-acute and long-term care in Central Massachusetts. The center has been named a 2026 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report for both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Best Long-Term Care and is accredited by The Joint Commission as the region’s only Post-Acute Care (PAC) Certified facility. Holden is also a 2026 Partner in Wound Care Excellence and a recipient of the 2026 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights, reflecting its commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

About Oriol Health Care

Oriol Health Care is a family-owned and operated organization with over 60 years of experience delivering high-quality, compassionate care across Central Massachusetts. Through its Oriol 360° Continuum of Care, Oriol provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home health, private care, therapy services, and financial services to support individuals and families at every stage of care.

For media inquiries or additional information, please contact:

Angelique Harvey
Marketing & Community Outreach
Oriol Health Care & Affiliates
o 508-829-1213 | aharvey@oriolhealthcare.com

Dining and nutrition team members at Oriol Health Care celebrating National Nutrition Month with healthy foods and personalized care

Discover the Power of Nutrition: Celebrating National Nutrition Month® at Oriol Health Care

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Nourishing health, supporting recovery, and enhancing quality of life — one meal at a time.

March is recognized nationwide as National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focused on helping individuals make informed food choices, build sustainable healthy habits, and stay active.

The 2026 theme, “Discover the Power of Nutrition,” highlights something we see every day across Oriol Health Care:
✨ Nutrition plays a vital role in healing
✨ It supports strength, independence, and overall well-being
✨ It helps prevent and manage chronic conditions

At Oriol Health Care, nutrition is more than a meal — it’s an essential part of the care we provide.

The Role of Nutrition in Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Whether someone is recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or receiving long-term care, proper nutrition is a cornerstone of better outcomes.

At our facilities, nutrition supports:

  • Recovery and rehabilitation
  • Immune system strength
  • Energy and daily function
  • Overall quality of life

Our teams work closely together — from nursing to therapy to dining services — to ensure each resident receives meals tailored to their needs, preferences, and goals.

Recognizing Our Nutrition & Dining Teams

As we close out National Nutrition Month®, we want to recognize the incredible professionals who bring this work to life every day.

Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center

We are proud to recognize:

  • Jeanette Bermudez, Director of Food Services
  • Abbi Wood, Registered Dietitian

Their leadership helps ensure residents receive nutritious, balanced meals that support healing and well-being — while creating a dining experience that feels comfortable and familiar.

Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center

We are proud to recognize:

  • Randy Tremble, Director of Dining Services

Randy and his team play a key role in creating meals that nourish, support recovery, and bring enjoyment to residents each day.

More Than Nutrition — It’s Care

At Oriol Health Care, we believe that food is deeply connected to comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

From personalized meal planning to restaurant-style dining experiences, our teams go beyond nutrition to create moments of connection, familiarity, and care.

Because here, it’s not just about what’s on the plate —
it’s about how we care for the people we serve.

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As National Nutrition Month® comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated teams who make a meaningful difference through their work each day.

Your commitment to thoughtful, nourishing care supports not only physical health, but comfort, dignity, and connection for the residents and families we serve.

At Oriol Health Care, we are proud to recognize the power of nutrition — and the people behind it.

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March 2026 Employees of the Month recognition banner at Oriol Health Care celebrating outstanding staff from Holden Rehabilitation, Oakdale Rehabilitation, and the Oriol Health Care Business Office.

March 2026 Employees of the Month

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National Activity Professionals Week 2026 graphic with the theme “Beyond the Ordinary,” celebrating activity and resident life professionals in senior care communities.

Beyond the Ordinary: Celebrating Our Everyday Superheroes in Resident Life

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Private Pay and Insurance: What Families Should Know When Planning Care —

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Understanding Your Payment Options at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing

Understanding Your Payment Options at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center

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Celebrating : Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center Wins Pinnacle Customer Experience Award 2024

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Pinnacle Customer Experience Award™ 2024

At Oriol Health Care, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and service to all our residents and their families. We are thrilled to announce that Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center has been honored with the prestigious Pinnacle Customer Experience Award for 2024!

What is the Pinnacle Customer Experience Award?

The Pinnacle Customer Experience Award, presented by Pinnacle Quality Insight – An HCP Company, is a nationally recognized accolade awarded to care providers who achieve outstanding levels of customer satisfaction. Pinnacle Quality Insight conducts in-depth interviews with residents and their families, evaluating various aspects of service to ensure only the best care providers are recognized.

Oakdale’s Achievement

Over the past year, Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center has been rigorously evaluated on multiple service areas. We are proud to share that Oakdale has excelled and earned the Pinnacle Customer Experience Award in the following categories:

  • Quality of Food: Our culinary team is dedicated to providing nutritious and delicious meals that cater to the tastes and dietary needs of our residents.
  • Cleanliness: Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment is a top priority for us, ensuring our residents feel comfortable and at home.
  • Activities: We offer a variety of engaging activities designed to enrich the lives of our residents, promoting social interaction, mental stimulation, and physical well-being.

What This Means for Our Community

Earning the Pinnacle Customer Experience Award places Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center among the top 15% of care providers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in care.

A Commitment to Continuous Improvement

At Oriol Health Care, we believe in setting high standards and constantly striving to exceed them. This award reflects our dedication to providing exceptional care and services. We are incredibly proud of our staff at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center for their hard work and dedication, which has led to this prestigious honor.

Thank You to Our Residents and Families

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our residents and their families for their trust and support. Your feedback is invaluable and helps us continually enhance our services.

Join us in celebrating this significant achievement and our commitment to providing the highest quality of care. We look forward to continuing to serve our community with excellence and compassion.

For more information about Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center and our award-winning services, please visit our website or contact us directly.

Thank you for being a part of the Oriol Health Care family. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of our residents every day.

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