Westfield Center is a skilled nursing facility offering post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term and respite care. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. Our staff is dedicated to serving the medical and rehabilitation needs of individuals recovering from illness or injury. Westfield Center is an AHCA Bronze Quality Award Winner!
Services
- ShortStay care
- LongTerm care
- Respite care
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation - including joint replacement, injuries and amputation
- On-site Medical Director
- On-site Nurse Practitioner
- Attending Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- IV Therapy
- Colostomy care
- Dental care
- Personal care
- Podiatry care
- Psychiatric services
- Vision care
- Wound care
- X-ray
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Case management
- Dietary and nutrition needs management
- Discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Medication management
- 24-hour emergency alert and response system
- Coordinated transportation
- Recreation activities
- Interpreter services
- Powerback Rehabilitation to You
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Spacious rooms
- Private bathroom
- Fully air conditioned
- Activity room
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Suburban setting
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Dining Room
- In-room dining options
- Private dining rooms for family gatherings
- Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits
- Complimentary laundry facility on-site
- Computer with internet access
- Housekeeping
- Laundry facility on-site
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet

Ann Maria Elder, MD
Medical DirectorDr. Elder is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and she is a certified medical director by the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. She has also obtained certification in wound care. Dr. Elder currently serves as the Medical Director at Genesis Healthcare Westfield Center. Dr. Elder received her doctorate from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. She completed her internship at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ, and her residency in PM&R at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in New Jersey in 1995.

Eriko K. Umana, M.Ed
AdministratorEriko began her career as a nursing home administrator in 1996. She has worked with Sisters of Providence Health System for over 20 years as an administrator. While she was employed by Sisters of Providence, she accomplished both the opening and closing of their new facility and oversaw the Adult Day Health Program. Eriko was at one facility for 17 years and led her team to achieve a 5 star rating, a deficiency free survey, a high rating with their employee engagement survey, and received an Excellence in Action Award from the MyInnerview customer satisfaction survey. During the 2020 COVID pandemic, Eriko was recruited to open a COVID recovery center in East Longmeadow in conjunction with BayState Hospital, Department of Public Health and Berkshire Health System. Eriko successfully opened the recovery center, which took care of over 70 patients and discharged them home safely. Eriko closely works with residents, staff and family to ensure all residents are receiving a high quality of care. Eriko has 2 children who are both actively involved in academics and competitive sports, such as alpine skiing, golf, gymnastics, soccer, and fencing.

Rosanne Antunes
Director of NursingPlease welcome Rosanne Antunes who is the new Director of Nursing at Westfield Center. Rosanne has been a nurse for over 30 years, and has worked as a Director of Nursing at local nursing homes for more than 7 years. Rosanne has a great reputation among nursing community and we are very fortunate to have her as our clinical leader.

Jennifer Labrie
Director of RehabilitationJennifer Labrie is an Occupational Therapist who has been working for Powerback Rehab for over ten years. She received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Worcester State University in 2010. She has worked with older adults in skilled nursing facilities since entering the field and has been with the team at Westfield Center since 2015.

Eileen Whalen
Director of Social ServicesEileen graduated from Elms College with a Bachelor’s in Science. Proceeded to Springfield College of Social Work and earned a Master degree in Social Work. She entered into a job in a local nursing/rehabilitation facility as a social worker. She left LTC and worked for Hospice for seven years. She returned to LTC in a Connecticut nursing facility as a Director of Social Service. She came back to Massachusetts and became the Director of Social Service for the Westfield Center in 2016 and has been with us ever since.

Erica Rivera-Suttles
Director of Marketing and AdmissionsErica has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has had various roles throughout her career, working in a Primary Care Health Center as an Office Supervisor, in a local Hospital as a Manager, and Respiratory company as a Center Manager. She started her career as an Admissions Director 2 years ago in another skilled nursing facility and is excited to use her knowledge and experience in her new role at Westfield Center and Renaissance Manor on Cabot. She enjoys working with families and their loved ones to ensure a smooth transition throughout the admission process.