We look forward to hundreds of nursing home staff, residents and their families joining us at the Massachusetts State House for Mass Senior Care's Advocacy Day next Tuesday, May 21st at 10:00 a.m. Please click here for the flyer and directions/parking to the Massachusetts State House. The Massachusetts Senate is expected to debate the FY 2020 budget beginning next week, which coincides with Advocacy Day which is one of the Association's most important events of the year, when we show

AHCA’s Virtual PDPM Training prepares AHCA members for PDPM and will mirror the in-person trainings that have been held for AHCA members in almost every state in recent months.

Annually, the Boston Globe’s Salute to Nurses recognizes caregivers whose “dedication and caring have saved lives, soothed fears, and eased the pain of countless patients and families." We are proud to recognize Mass Senior Care Association members who were honored in this year’s tribute. Caroline Ambros, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Hebrew SeniorLife Peitra Baker, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Hebrew SeniorLife Tricia Beaudoin, Hancock Park Rehab & Nursing Center Ellen Borden, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Hebrew SeniorLife Kirsten Brady, Sutton Hill Center, Genesis HealthCare

Staff at Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Center in Wareham recently hosted State Representative Susan Williams Gifford, who spent time visiting with residents and discussing nursing home issues with facility staff. Left to Right: Administrator Mary Ann Liatsis, Admissions Coordinator Amy Lawrence, State Representative Susan Williams Gifford, Director of Nursing Nadine Rousseau, Housekeeping Linda Wager, Staff Development Bonnie McLaughlin, and Activities Director Nancy Perry.

To assist members in contemplating potential conversions of non-licensed space, please review the attached memo that provides additional detail and guidance on what the regulatory change means to your facility.

The Massachusetts Senate is currently working on its FY 2020 state budget and your local state senator has an opportunity to make budget decisions that will prioritize nursing home care.