Hebrew Rehabilitation Center

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, doing business as Hebrew Senior Life, is a non-profit hospital and research organization located in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on aging research and healthcare services for older adults. Registered in SAM.gov since 2006, the organization is structured as a tax-exempt corporate entity specializing in hospital and non-profit services. Hebrew Senior Life has established itself as a significant contributor to federal research efforts, particularly in geriatric medicine, aging research, and innovative healthcare interventions for older populations.

While the provided documentation does not show extensive federal contract awards, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center has participated in sub-contract work through various federal partnerships. Notably, they have been involved in a COVID-19 related sub-contract with the University of New Mexico for the ECHO National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network, where they provided training and support to nursing homes on infection control best practices. The organization has also engaged in sub-contract work involving data analysis, research community activities, and collaborative research efforts with institutions like Trustees of Boston University, supporting genomic research and data analysis initiatives.

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center has been a prolific recipient of federal grants, predominantly from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), focusing on cutting-edge research in aging, healthcare, and geriatric interventions. Their grant awards cover a diverse range of research areas, including studying intrinsic capacity in skilled nursing facilities, evaluating transitional care management services, investigating cardiometabolic medication substitution, exploring elder shelter services, examining transcranial electrical stimulation for cognitive and motor function, and researching the impact of home environments on older adults' health. These grants often involve collaborative efforts with other research institutions like Washington University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, demonstrating their significant role in advancing gerontological research and developing innovative approaches to elder care.