An Act requiring dignity, privacy, and safety for residents in nursing homes and rest homes

This bill requires nursing homes and rest homes in Massachusetts to submit plans ensuring residents are treated with dignity and guarantees single occupancy rooms with private bathrooms for all residents by July 1, 2024. Facilities must offer in-room dining at no extra cost and are prohibited from housing three or more people in a single room, though exceptions exist for married couples, family members, or those whose care plans require shared living for health reasons. Non-compliance with these new standards, except where a deadline extension is granted, could result in a daily fine of $1,000 for each room found to be in violation.