Harbor House Rehab & Nursing Center

Yes. Harbor House offers private rooms that provide patients with comfort, privacy and a peaceful environment during recovery. Our welcoming accommodations, serene coastal setting and inviting common areas help create a supportive experience for patients and visiting family members. Private room availability can be confirmed with our admissions team.

Yes. Harbor House is Medicare certified and accepts Medicare for eligible short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing stays. Medicare coverage depends on individual eligibility, qualifying hospital stays when applicable, skilled care requirements and the specific Medicare plan. Our admissions team can help patients and families understand coverage and coordinate the transition from the hospital.

Harbor House provides comprehensive short-term rehabilitation and subacute skilled nursing care, including orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, cardiac and pulmonary care, respiratory support, wound care and diabetes management. Our interdisciplinary team develops individualized treatment plans to help patients recover safely and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Yes. Our rehabilitation department is complemented by a rounding physiatrist, a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. The physiatrist works alongside our nursing and therapy teams to support pain management, improve physical function and help patients progress toward a safe and successful discharge home.

Harbor House has earned a 4-Star Overall Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Our center is also accredited by The Joint Commission, reflecting our commitment to quality care and patient safety. We encourage patients and families to learn more about our clinical services, rehabilitation programs and personalized approach to recovery.

Yes. Harbor House accepts eligible patients transitioning from South Shore Hospital and other area hospitals for short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Our admissions and clinical teams work with hospital case managers, discharge planners, patients and families to review care needs, determine admission suitability and coordinate a smooth transition.

Harbor House is situated on a quiet residential street in Hingham, near Hingham Harbor, the Hingham Shipyard, shopping, restaurants and ferry service. Our location serves families throughout Hingham, Weymouth, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate, Quincy and neighboring South Shore communities. Visitors can also enjoy our sunny courtyard, shaded patio and comfortable indoor gathering spaces.

The length of a short-term rehabilitation stay depends on each patient’s medical condition, recovery progress and individual care needs. Our interdisciplinary team works with patients and families to establish rehabilitation goals, monitor progress and coordinate discharge planning, with the goal of helping patients return home safely when appropriate.

Patients and families interested in short-term rehabilitation at Harbor House can speak with their hospital case manager or discharge planner and request that Harbor House be considered as a rehabilitation option. Our admissions team can review the referral, discuss clinical needs, confirm room availability and assist with insurance and admission questions.