Fall River fire fuels calls for federal assisted living legislation
A deadly fire at a Massachusetts assisted living home on Sunday highlights the need for federal legislation strengthening oversight of such facilities, according to long-term care resident advocates. There are federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities, but states set the standards for safety, staffing and quality at assisted living facilities. Advocates say these guidelines are…
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