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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.
Tenth victim of Massachusetts assisted living facility fire dies
After spending days in critical condition, Brenda Cooper, 66, succumbed to injuries she sustained on July 16, officials said.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Fire at assisted-living facility 'was destined to kill 50-plus people,' chief says, praising 'hero' responders
The fire that claimed nine lives at an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, "was destined to kill 50-plus ...