
1 in 5 positions are already vacant and it could get worse
Policy shift for governor, who has opposed mandates in past
Facilities still facing shortage of 4,000 direct care staff
Vaccinations, nearly completed, could accelerate the trend
Facilities have been living under a cloud for 6 months
Number of deaths at Hillcrest Commons climbs to 32
1 in 10 facilities had less than week's supply
Says those that survive the pandemic may be higher quality
Says he can refute all of state’s claims
We need to re-imagine options for long-term living
Death toll surpasses industry’s worst-case scenario
Facilities now account for 62% of all COVID-19 deaths
Men more likely to die, so why not in Massachusetts?
National Guard doubles number of tests per day
2 officials say he prioritized hospitals over nursing homes
Fatalities at hospitals, elsewhere growing at slower pace
More PPE, more testing, and call in the National Guard
Sherrill House creates new role as a solution
Advocates look to state for help
Nursing homes get $30m Band-Aid