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Fall River fire prompts reconsideration of how Mass. regulates assisted living

Staffing ratios, the affordability of care, and safety regulations are all being reconsidered in the wake of the Fall River ...

Gabriel House fire ratchets up state’s assisted living probe; here’s what might come of it

Commission members felt a heightened urgency to release thorough recommendations after 10 people died in an assisted living ...

Survivor of deadly Fall River, Massachusetts assisted living fire sues Gabriel House owner

A survivor of the deadly fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall, River Massachusetts is now suing the owner.
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Governor announces assisted living safety requirements in response to fatal fire

A new initiative focused on assisted living providers is launching today in Massachusetts in response to a fire that resulted ...
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State orders fire safety plans from assisted living centers

All 273 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts will be required to send a letter to all residents and families detailing ...

ACs that block fire exits are a 'major problem.' Did this cost lives at Gabriel House?

Rescuing residents of Gabriel House was difficult because of window AC units — often a violation of building code that's ...

State, city leaders to gather to discuss Fall River fire response

State and city leaders will gather on Tuesday to discuss the deadly fire at Gabriel House in Fall River that claimed the ...
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Fall River will get over $1 million to boost emergency staffing after fatal fire, Gov. Healey announces

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday the state would provide money to improve public safety staffing for the city of ...