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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.
Death toll rises in Fall River, Mass. assisted living tragedy: Safety violations and fire department understaffing exposed
The preventable tragedy at Gabriel House demonstrates the potential suffering posed to vulnerable populations, particularly ...
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 ...
Fire inspection says Gabriel House had working sprinklers, evacuation maps, and held drills
The one-page inspection report released Thursday morning showed the Gabriel House also had an adequate number of fire ...
Assisted-living facility where 9 died in fire was up for recertification this year: Officials
The Massachusetts assisted-living facility that caught fire Sunday evening was slated to undergo a recertification and ...
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 ...
All displaced Gabriel House residents have new living arrangements, city says
The Fall River mayor’s office has confirmed all Gabriel House residents displaced by the tragic Sunday fire that claimed nine ...
How long will the fire investigation at Gabriel House take? Investigations explained
Investigations into what starts a fire require a methodical look at the scene and can take a long time to complete.