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Every day in Massachusetts nursing homes, there are moments worth celebrating — a nurse who knows exactly how a resident likes her tea, an aide who makes a grandfather laugh again, a family welcomed like part of the community. These stories show the good that happens in nursing home care, and why it deserves our support.
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News coverage, op-eds, and fact sheets about nursing home care in Massachusetts and beyond.
NewsNursing Home Beds Are Becoming More ScarceAs baby boomers reach their 80s and 90s, demand for nursing home care is rising while the number of available beds keeps shrinking — leaving families across the country struggling to find a place for the people they love.The New York Times · September 19, 2026Read more 
NewsRockland nursing home donates SUV to fire department after firefighters rescued residents from fireA Rockland nursing home thanked the firefighters who rescued its residents from a fire with a heartfelt gift: a new SUV for the fire department.7NEWS (WHDH) · August 13, 2026Read more 
NewsNavigating change and making new memories at Needham retirement communityAt a Needham retirement community, volunteers are helping residents living with dementia make new memories through familiar routines, music, and conversation.The Boston Globe · July 23, 2026Read more