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Healey announces new safety measures at assisted living homes in wake of Fall River tragedy
Governor Maura Healey announced new safety measures at assisted living homes that will be launched on Monday following the ...
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State orders fire safety plans from assisted living centers
All 273 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts must send letters to all residents and families detailing fire safety ...
10th victim dies from devastating fire at assisted-living facility in Massachusetts
A tenth victim has died as a result of injuries sustained in a fire an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Relatives say Massachusetts assisted-living blaze gutted a tough community
Gabriel House had seen better days. But for residents and their families, it was the center of a caring community.
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 ...
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 ...
Chief answers questions about firefighter staffing in aftermath of deadly blaze at assisted-living facility
A Massachusetts assisted-living center where nine residents died in a fire was cited for failing to immediately report more ...
Police body camera video shows dramatic rescues at Fall River fire
The footage provides a harrowing glimpse of the desperate rescue operation by first responders at the Gabriel House fire on ...