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“This transaction underscores a powerful message heading into 2026: the skilled nursing facility market remains highly competitive, well-capitalized, and willing to pay premium valuations for quality assets with upside. Owners considering a 2026 exit may be positioned to take advantage of one of the strongest pricing environments in years.”

Announcement by Evans Senior Investments, Record nursing home sale, ‘frenzy’ of deals portend strong M&A in 2026, (McKnights Long-Term Care News, December 21, 2025)

“Personal Care Attendants do incredibly challenging work to care for the most vulnerable among us, and they shouldn’t have to also worry about being able to afford to meet their own basic needs. We want highly qualified, dedicated individuals to pursue and stay in careers as PCAs, but they need to be able to afford to do so. I’m proud of Secretary Mahaniah and his team for pursuing this ruling that will save PCAs thousands of dollars every year and grateful for the PCA Workforce Council’s efforts to support our hardworking PCAs.”

Governor Maura Healey, Governor (Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, December 22, 2025), Governor Healey Announces Major Tax Relief for Health Care Workers(Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, December 22, 2025)

Quick Links

• MA at a Crossroads: DignityMA’s Vision for Long-Term Care
• Resource Websites – curated list of allies and experts
• 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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Massachusetts Advocates for Nursing Homes has essential information on nursing homes in MA, including advice for resolving complaints.

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