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What's the difference between assisted living and nursing homes? Here's what 2 experts say you should know.
Following the deadly fire at Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts, there's been confusion about the difference between ...
Deadly Fall River fire highlights minimal regulations that govern assisted-living facilities
The real issue is that assisted livings operate in an environment like the Wild West,” said Richard Mollot, executive ...
Fall River assisted-living home cited for late reports of safety incidents years before deadly fire
The state Executive Office of Elder Affairs cited the facility for seven deficiencies, four of which were repeat problems.
Victims who died in Fall River, Massachusetts assisted living home fire identified
The names of seven of the nine victims who died in a fire at an assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts,​ have been ...
Family of victim from the Fall River assisted living home fire anxiously await updates
The family of one of the victims from the Fall River assisted living home fire is anxiously awaiting updates on their loved ...
Deadly fire prompts scrutiny of assisted living homes that serve lower income adults
More than 75 percent of Gabriel House residents are enrolled in Medicaid, state officials have said, and it charges ...
‘Impossible situation’: Fall River chief reflects on response to deadly fire at assisted-living home
Jeffrey Bacon joined Boston 25 Morning News and answered questions about the tragic fire that left nine people dead.
Assisted-living home cited for late reports of safety incidents years before fatal fire
A Massachusetts assisted-living center where nine residents died in a fire was cited for failing to immediately report more ...
What we know: Deadly Fall River assisted living facility fire
A fire broke out at about 9:30 p.m. on Sunday a Fall River assisted living residence, which drew nearly 50 firefighters to ...
9 dead in Fall River assisted living home fire. "Unfathomable tragedy," chief says.
Nine people have died in a fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts, the fire chief said.
Fall River fire fuels calls for federal assisted living legislation
A deadly fire at a Massachusetts assisted living home on Sunday highlights the need for federal legislation strengthening oversight of such facilities, according to long-term care resident ...