New England Pediatric Care is a distinctive nursing home dedicated exclusively to the needs of children and young adults. Far from a traditional eldercare facility, this 80-bed center is located in North Billerica, Massachusetts, and specifically designed for children who are medically complex and face severe cognitive and neurological impairments. For more than 25 years, New England Pediatric Care—often referred to as NEPC—has stood as a trusted resource for families and physicians seeking specialized, highly skilled care for children from birth through 22 years of age. Utilizing an environment tailored for pediatric rehabilitation and care, NEPC stands ready to support children who require both intensive and ongoing therapies and medical management.
The scope of NEPC’s services encompasses the full range of pediatric needs, from children requiring additional recovery time and therapy after a hospital stay to those living with chronic and medically complicated conditions like cognitive delays. Every child receives individualized treatment, combining skilled nursing, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation, and special education services. NEPC’s team is adept at handling a wide range of medical cases, always focusing on developing and implementing the right treatment plan to nurture each child’s recovery or enhanced quality of life.
A hallmark of New England Pediatric Care is its unique family teaching program, designed to empower families with the knowledge and support required to continue caring for their children at home. This critical care learning experience ensures that relatives are well-equipped to address the ongoing needs of their children in a home setting. Whether a child is at NEPC for short-term convalescence after serious injury or illness, or requires a more in-depth, long-term therapeutic support, NEPC’s approach centers on compassionate care delivery, family involvement, and professional expertise. Through decades of dedication, New England Pediatric Care has established a proven legacy of meeting the most complex needs of medically fragile pediatric patients.