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“A street-level power failure impacted our facility [CareOne in Lexington, MA]. To ensure the continued stability of all residents, individuals were relocated to other facilities equipped with full power and the resources necessary to support uninterrupted care.”

Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home after a building power failure(WCVB, October 25, 2026)

Importantly, a gold trophy icon does not guarantee high-quality care.. It means a facility is being inspected less thoroughly – not that residents are safe or well cared for.  Residents, families, and advocates should continue to examine a facility’s staffing, inspection history, and other quality indicators rather than relying on CMS’s designation alone

LTCCC Alert: New Resource Identifies Nursing Homes Eligible for Reduced Federal Inspections (Long Term Care Community Coalition, October 23, 2026) and Risk-Based Surveys (RBS): Eligible Nursing Homes (Long Term Care Community Coalition, September 2026)

Quick Links

• MA at a Crossroads: DignityMA’s Vision for Long-Term Care
• Resource Websites – curated list of allies and experts
• DignityMA Participants in print – Participants write about DignityMA issues
• Dignity Digests – weekly compilation of articles on long-term services, support, and care.
• Legislative Priorities – Current bills advancing our goals
• Priorities – In-depth and updated information on our priorities

Mission

Dignity Alliance Massachusetts is dedicated to transformative change to ensure the dignity of older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers.  We are committed to advancing new ways of providing long-term services, support, living options, and care, while respecting choice and self-determination.  Through education, legislation, regulatory reform, and legal strategies, this mission will become reality throughout the Commonwealth.

As a grass-roots coalition of aging and disability service and advocacy organizations and supporters, Dignity Alliance Massachusetts works to secure fundamental changes.

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DignityMA Priorities and Key Topics

MANHR – A Program of DignityMA

Massachusetts Advocates for Nursing Homes has essential information on nursing homes in MA, including advice for resolving complaints.

In the News

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Remembering with Dignity

A Dignity Alliance MA digital memorial to honor those who died during the COVID-19 Pandemic.