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BOSTON — The Healey administration is tightening safety and inspection rules for assisted-living facilities in response to the deathly 2025 fire at Gabriel House in Fall River that killed 10 residents and injured dozens.
On Monday, Gov. Maura Healey announced that state licensed assisted living facilities will be required to undergo yearly safety inspections that might be signed off by the local fire department, board of health and building inspector.
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By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter
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