State health officials rejected an application from Sweetwater Care to acquire 11 struggling nursing homes.
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October 20, 2026
Massachusetts Moves to Revoke 12 RegalCare LicensesThe state health department cites owner unsuitability after multiple safety violations at nursing homes.
October 14, 2026
Massachusetts Approved New Nursing Home Oversight RulesThe state has finalized regulations to increase accountability for facility owners and mandate additional staff training.
October 13, 2026
Massachusetts Will Implement Home Care Licensing LawsState legislation requires home care agencies to secure licenses and meet new operational standards.
September 29, 2026
Student Launched Podcast to Boost Nursing Home AllowanceThe effort seeks to increase a monthly personal needs allowance that has remained stagnant in Massachusetts since 2008.
September 28, 2026
Massachusetts Hospital Margins Turned Positive in Fiscal 2025State hospital systems shifted to a 0.2% median operating margin after a loss the previous year.
September 24, 2026
Massachusetts Negotiators Debated Healthcare Worker Assault PenaltiesLegislators in Massachusetts have worked to reconcile competing House and Senate bills regarding penalties for healthcare staff assaults.
September 23, 2026
Healey Requested Funds to Expand Nursing ProgramThe Massachusetts governor seeks $2 million to increase home visits for families with newborns.
