Five years after the state introduced staffing standards to improve care in nursing homes, 51% of facilities are out of compliance, a New Bedford Light investigation found. Resident advocates say state penalties are too low.
Grace Ferguson is a Reporter at The New Bedford Light. She specializes in housing issues and has a background in reporting on police accountability, health and wellness, and consumer travel. Ferguson's work has been featured in notable outlets including the Urban Land Institute, WBUR, and various regional publications.













