Gov. Healey Announces Safety Reforms For Assisted Living In Massachusetts After Gabriel House Fire

CBS Boston

January 13, 2026

Governor Maura Healey has announced a set of safety reforms for assisted living facilities in Massachusetts after a deadly fire at the Gabriel House in Fall River.

The changes came after the Assisted Living Resident Commission spent months preparing the recommendations based on feedback from the general public and emergency guidelines. The report was originally due on August 1 but was extended to January 12 to include recommendations based on the Gabriel House fire.

The fire claimed the lives of 10 residents and injured around 30. Seven former residents have since sued the facility's owner, accusing him of negligence. The lawsuit accuses Fire Systems, Inc. of not maintaining the fire alarms and sprinklers.

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