About Us
Our Mission
To enrich the lives of our residents through exceptional nursing and rehabilitation services delivered in an environment of warmth, dignity, and compassion.
About Us
About Us
Shrewsbury Rehabilitation & Nursing at Southgate has a team of dedicated physicians, nurses, and staff driven to help senior residents live their best lives.
We know that quality care is more than just a treatment plan—it’s about meeting the physical, mental, and social needs of every person who comes through our doors.
Whether you are here for a post-hospital stay or longterm care, you can count on us to make you feel at home in our vibrant community.
Our Values
Quality
We take a personalized, holistic path to healing to promote the comfort and well-being of every resident.
Empathy
We approach every interaction with understanding and compassion, making residents feel like family
Respect
We uphold the dignity and autonomy of our residents, working hard to ensure their needs are met.
Community
We encourage residents to live joyfully, forming lasting connections and embracing this new chapter of life.
Meet the Team
Heather Demma
Executive Director / Administrator
Heather Demma brings over 28 years of experience as both a rehabilitation manager and a clinician. Her energy and enthusiasm for geriatric rehab motivated her to further her education. In addition to being a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and NBCOT certified, she recently completed her Bachelor Degree at Worcester State University and obtained a nursing home administrator license. Prior to joining our team, Heather was a regional consultant overseeing multiple rehabilitation centers and was involved in program development such as fall prevention as a certified fall prevention specialist. Heather was the lead project manager in the development of Solutions Therapy located at Shrewsbury Rehabilitation & Nursing at Southgate. Heather has developed a strong, cohesive team and continues to strive for excellent care here at Shrewsbury Rehabilitation & Nursing at Southgate.
Zahra Sheikh, MD, CMP, MPH
Medical Director
Dr. Sheikh is a fellowship-trained geriatrician and a certified Medical Director with American Medical Directors Association. She has special interest in managing geriatric syndromes, and her practice focuses on improving the health and functionality of older individuals. Dr. Sheikh also holds a Master’s degree in Public Health – Epidemiology and is actively involved in medical education at the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Sheikh is a graduate of Nishtar Medical College and New York Medical College. She obtained her Internal Medicine residency training at New York Medical College, Metropolitan Hospital and Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
Darlene Davis
Business Office Manager
Darlene has been a Business Office Manager for 15 years and has extensive background in Long Term Care. She has worked in several Long Term Care facilities in Central Ma and was a Regional Medicaid Specialist for 7 years prior to joining Shrewsbury Rehabilitation & Nursing at Southgate. She communicates with clinical disciplines as well as patients and families in order to maximize the benefits to the patients and minimizing out of pocket expenses.
Plan Your Visit
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