A long journey home: Hundreds of disabled people have new homes thanks to court settlement WGBH NewsBy Megan SmithFebruary 12, 2026 Summary:Following a landmark 2024 settlement of a federal lawsuit against Massachusetts, at least 350 disabled individuals have successfully transitioned from nursing homes to community-based housing, with the state aiming to assist 2,400 more over […]
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America’s Home-care Crisis: Will vulnerable elders be forced into nursing homes? Op-ed By Margaret Morganroth Gullette, February 10, 2026 in American Society on Aging – Generations Home care is what people want when they are offered a choice. You remain in a familiar neighborhood with people who respect you. Friends, neighbors, and other people are […]
By Richard T. Moore This commentary was posted on the “Members’ Forum” of the American Geriatric Society on January 25, 2026. Not long ago, I watched a CNA gently turn an older resident to adjust her pillows. As her body shifted, a deep pressure ulcer came into view – the kind of wound that never […]
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When Delay Becomes Harm
January 26, 2026 How Prolonged Litigation is Keeping Nursing Home Residents in Unsafe, Crowded Rooms. The Case of River Terrace Operator LLC, et al. v. MA Department of Public Health. Resident Safety. Dignity. Infection control. None should be optional. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY When Delay Becomes Harm Nearly four years after the Massachusetts Department of Public Health […]
By Richard T. Moore, January 19, 2026 Executive Summary Massachusetts cannot meaningfully reduce acute care costs without confronting the systemic failures in long‑term care that drive avoidable hospitalizations, emergency department congestion, delayed discharges, and preventable complications. Chronic understaffing, inadequate clinical oversight, opaque ownership structures, and insufficient investment in public health and aging services create a […]
New Nursing Home Disclosure Requirements per Chapter 343 of the Acts of 2024 (pdf) January 2026 MassHealth’s new Disclosure Form for nursing homes is a comprehensive reporting document designed to increase transparency regarding the ownership, management, and financial structure of long-term care facilities. Based on regulatory updates and industry guidance from the Massachusetts Senior Care […]
Record nursing home sale, ‘frenzy’ of deals portend strong M&A in 2026 McKnights Long-Term Care NewsDecember 21, 2025, By Kimberly Marselas This article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News reports on a massive surge in nursing home mergers and acquisitions (M&A) at the end of 2025, suggesting that 2026 will be a “blockbuster” year for the […]
The New Bedford LightBy Grace Ferguson, November 24, 2025 ‘Worst of the worst’: Fall River nursing home repeatedly cited Based on the article provided, here is a summary of the conditions at Fall River Healthcare: Facility Status and Regulatory Scrutiny Documented Neglect and Medical Failures Staff Misconduct and Understaffing Personal Impact
Trump Pardons Schwartz, Former Owner of Collapsed Skyline Nursing Home Chain Skilled Nursing NewsNovember 17, 2025By Amy Stulick Pardon of Joseph Schwartz Context and Related Clemency Trump pardons another long-term care convict; frees Schwartz, architect of Skyline chain collapse, $39M fraud McKnights Long-Term Care NewsNovember 16, 2025By James M. Berklan Pardon of Joseph Schwartz Skyline […]
LTCCC Launches Nursing Home Staffing Resource Center New Guides Equip Residents & Families, LTC Ombudsmen, Legislators, and Attorneys to Use Staffing Data The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) has launched a Nursing Home Staffing Resource Center, a one-stop hub for data tools and practical guides that help the public and stakeholders determine whether facilities […]