A fire this week that killed nine residents at a Fall River assisted living home has raised new questions about whether the 273 such residences in Mass. are properly staffed and equipped.

Dignity Alliance, an advocacy coalition, is calling on state legislators to ramp up assisted living laws based on forthcoming state report.

BOSTON — By the end of next week, all 273 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts will be required to send a letter to all residents and families detailing fire safety protocols, evacuation procedures and key points of contact. Gov. Maura Healey on ...

It’s very important in a crisis that people stay in contact,” Mayor Paul Coogan said in a wide-ranging interview from his office Friday.