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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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 […]
By Richard T. Moore Every January, we gather around our screens or sit in the House chamber waiting for the Governor to tell us who we are and where we’re going. It’s a ritual of optimism, a chance to imagine a better Commonwealth. But there’s one truth I wish she would say out loud this […]
Introduction As we celebrate the 250th year of our national independence, older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Massachusetts face a moment of profound contradiction. We honor the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, yet too many residents, especially those aging alone or living with disabilities, find these ideals slipping further […]
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
The business of caring for older Americans is in a deepening crisis *Washington PostDecember 7, 2025By Shannon Najmabadi Workforce Crisis and Economic Pressures Impact of Federal Policy and Funding The Role of Immigration Provider Closures and Access Issues Impact on Families: The number of family caregivers has jumped 45% in the last decade to 63 […]
Submitted by James Lamastro This report examined and assessed efforts through community stakeholders and other sources to determine how better pantries fulfill their mission and the extent to which they serve the needs of older and disabled people with issues related to food security. The purpose was to examine different ways to address these unmet […]