An Act relative to small house nursing homes

This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to create new regulations for small house nursing homes, which are defined as facilities designed like private homes with no more than 14 residents per unit. The proposed rules would require these homes to limit room occupancy to two people, ensure every resident has a private accessible bathroom, and minimize institutional features such as nursing stations and room numbers. Additionally, the legislation mandates that payment rates for these facilities be adjusted to fully cover their capital costs and encourages a staffing model where all employees participate in daily care tasks like cooking.