E-News Update
Your Link to Long Term Care News in Massachusetts
October 15, 2026
Featured Article
Member Spotlight: Celebrating 100 Years: Oceanside Resident Honored
Summary
Oceanside Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Rockport recently celebrated resident Lois Williams’ 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends and caregivers. State Senator Bruce Tarr joined the celebration and presented Lois with an official State Senate Citation and Governor’s Proclamation commemorating this milestone. |
Member Spotlight: Therapy Farm Visits Foster Connection and Enrichment for Residents
Summary
Through regular visits to the Field of Dreams Therapy Farm in Paxton, MA, residents from Goddard House and Homestead Hall in Worcester enjoy unique opportunities to engage with rescue horses and experience the therapeutic benefits of time spent outdoors. Residents learn about the rescue horses, interact with them, and enjoy lunch together while surrounded by the farm's beautiful landscape. |
Inspiring Excellence Through Service and Leadership: 2026 Annual Foundation Breakfast Honors Tom Lavallee
Summary
The Massachusetts Senior Care Foundation’s annual fundraising event, Inspiring Excellence Through Service and Leadership, will be a breakfast celebration honoring Tom Lavallee, Board Chair of the Massachusetts Senior Care Association and Chief Operating Officer of Alliance Health Management Services. Tom has dedicated his career to advancing quality care, building strong organizations, and supporting the people who serve older adults and individuals with disabilities. We invite members to join us on Tuesday, November 17th from 8:00am – 9:00am to recognize Tom’s many contributions and lasting impact on long term care! |
REMINDER: November 1st Deadline: All Nursing Facilities Seeking Reimbursement for the SUD and/or MOUD Add-on Must Submit an Updated Attestation and Most Recent Opt Agreement
Summary
This is a reminder regarding Nursing Facility Bulletin 204, Updated Eligibility Criteria for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Add-on and New Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Add-on, which updates and consolidates previous SUD Add-on guidance and introduces the new MOUD Add-on. |
ePOLST Updates
Summary
The next Quarterly ePOLST Updates meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Join this meeting to hear the latest news about the transition from MOLST to POLST and the implementation of the ePOLST Registry. |
Registration Open for November Certified Medication Aide Training
Summary
Registration for the November 2026 Certified Medication Aide (CMA) cohort is now open. The class is scheduled to begin November 17, 2026 and will run through January 22, 2027. The deadline to register and complete all required steps is November 4, 2026. |
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The Massachusetts Senior Care Association represents a diverse set of organizations that deliver a broad spectrum of services to meet the needs of older adults and people with disabilities.
