US EditionAssisted living reform proposals delayed in wake of deadly fire
MASSACHUSETTS, JUL 29 – The commission delayed its report to include stronger regulations after a fire killed 10 residents and trapped dozens, aiming to improve affordability, care, and staffing standards.
- On July 13, a deadly blaze at the Gabriel House care facility in Fall River resulted in the deaths of 10 individuals and left many residents trapped inside.
- Investigators narrowed the fire cause to smoking or an oxygen machine, but officials said determining the exact cause may be impossible due to damage.
- The Massachusetts Assisted Living Residences Commission is preparing new regulations and had initially intended to submit its findings to state lawmakers by August 1.
- Officials confirmed they will delay the report's delivery by at least 90 days to gather more testimony and develop stronger proposals on affordability, care, and staffing.
- The postponement suggests the commission seeks to improve assisted living oversight following the deadly fire and a history of complaints at the facility.
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State regulators detail prior problems at Fall River assisted living facility where 10 people died - Boston News, Weather, Sports
The Gabriel House assisted living facility in Fall River temporarily lost its certification nearly a decade ago due to resident mistreatment, according to state regulators. For a short time, the facility was barred from accepting new residents until corrective action was taken. A fatal fire that killed 10 people earlier this month prompted a closer look into the facility’s history. It is unclear what led to the month-long suspension. Documents p…
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