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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.
10th person dies from Massachusetts assisted-living fire
A 10th victim has died following a fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility earlier this week. Officials said ...
10th victim dies from devastating fire at assisted-living facility
A 10th victim has died as a result of injuries sustained in a devastating fire at an assisted-living facility in Fall River, ...
Fall River funeral home offers free services for Gabriel House fire victims
A funeral home in Fall River is offering free funeral and cremation services to families who lost someone in a deadly fire ...
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 ...
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 ...
Fatal blaze at assisted-living center raises questions on safety and firefighter staffing
Questions and finger-pointing have increased in the days since a fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility killed nine ...