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Half of MA Nursing Homes Understaffed | New Bedford News
Half of Massachusetts nursing homes are dangerously understaffed, with federal data revealing over 50% failing to meet state minimum staffing requirements — and the penalties? Almost nonexistent. MassHealth collects just half a percent of Medicaid revenue in fines, leaving facilities little incentive to hire more staff. The result? Residents pay the price — physically and emotionally — as rules remain unenforced. This vital reporting by The New Bedford Light exposes the gap between policy and practice, demanding accountability from state agencies and pushing for real change in elder care…
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