Many Massachusetts nursing homes fail to meet state staffing requirements, leading to poor care. Five years ago, state health officials set minimum staffing levels to help improve care. A New Bedford Light analysis found that staffing levels in Massachusetts nursing homes are worse now in some ways.
Half of all nursing homes in Massachusetts are understaffedMany Massachusetts nursing homes fail to meet state staffing requirements, leading to poor care. Five years ago, state health officials set minimum staffing levels to help improve care. A New Bedford Light analysis of federal data found that staffing levels in Massachusetts nursing homes are worse now in some ways.trib.al