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What is an assisted living facility — and how does it differ from a nursing home?
Assisted living centers are rare in Mass, but many families still don’t know what they offer — or what they don’t.
A fire engulfed a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, killing 10 people. Here’s what we know
Elderly residents – some in wheelchairs and some dependent on oxygen tanks – were blinded by deadly smoke as they tried to ...
10th person dies from Massachusetts assisted-living fire
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — A 10th victim has died from the fire that ripped through a Massachusetts assisted-living facility ...
Inspection reports reveal Gabriel House was up to code
The city of Fall River on Thursday released six years’ worth of fire inspection reports for the Gabriel House assisted living ...
10th victim dies from devastating fire at assisted-living facility
A 10th victim has died as a result of injuries sustained in a devastating fire at an assisted-living facility in Fall River, ...
Deadly Massachusetts fire highlights the minimal regulations that govern assisted-living facilities
The Massachusetts assisted-living facility where a fatal fire killed nine people was caring for dozens of aging residents ...
Gabriel House defined by the state as an 'assisted living residence.' Here's what it means
Gabriel House was an assisted living residence, according to the state of Massachusetts. Here's how the state defines that ...