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Tenth Person Dies From Massachusetts Assisted-Living Fire

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Tenth resident dies after Fall River, Massachusetts assisted living home fire
A 10th person has died in the aftermath of the fire at the Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts. Brenda Cropper, 66, had been hospitalized in critical condition since the Sunday fire.Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn announced Cropper's death on Thursday.

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10th person dies from Massachusetts assisted-living fire
'Lessons learned': Fall River assisted living fire should fuel reform, say advocates
Deadly fire prompts scrutiny of assisted living homes that serve lower income adults
Top Massachusetts officials are suggesting the state consider new ways to regulate and finance so-called affordable assisted living homes after the deadly fire Sunday night at the facility for seniors...

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Fall River mayor says owner of Gabriel House no longer cooperating after deadly fire
Fall River fire victims include a musician, secretary, and veteran Army sharpshooter
Fall River will increase firefighter staffing following tragedy at Gabriel House, city officials say
The staffing changes come days after the union said inadequate staffing hindered the response to a fire at an assisted living facility that killed 9 and injured 30 others.

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Radio calls reveal urgent rescue efforts during deadly Fall River fire
Family, friends remember Gabriel House fire victims as strong elders with a knack for storytelling
Assisted-living home cited for late reports of safety incidents years before fatal fire
A Massachusetts assisted-living center where nine residents died in a fire was cited for failing to immediately report more than two dozen health and safety incidents.
What is an assisted living facility — and how does it differ from a nursing home?
Assisted living centers are rare in Mass, but many families still don’t know what they offer — or what they don’t.
What to look for when choosing an assisted living facility or nursing home
Whether you're considering a nursing home, assisted living, or at-home care, AARP Massachusetts state director Jennifer Benson recommends using the company's services to help you make an informed decision.
Relatives say Massachusetts assisted-living blaze gutted a tough community
By COREY WILLIAMS Gabriel House had seen better days. The 100-unit assisted-living facility that burned Sunday night, killing nine people so far, opened in 1999 in Fall River, Massachusetts. Some
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