March 4, 2025

To: Mass Senior Care Members

From: Tara M. Gregorio, President

It’s Time to Make a Powerful Impact:

Join Us in Advocating for Quality Nursing Facility Care!

Massachusetts is home to 348 nursing facilities that provide essential and compassionate care for 33,000 frail elders and individuals with disabilities who can no longer live safely at home. With the 85+ population expected to grow by 40% over the next decade, the demand and need for nursing facility care is rising. Nursing facility residents rely heavily on their dedicated caregivers for daily support, but nursing facilities are facing a major financial and workforce crisis that threatens both the quality of care and the future of many facilities. We cannot stress the urgency of this situation enough, and ask for your help in advocating for the support needed to continue providing high-quality care. Your voice is key in ensuring the sustainability of care for those who depend on it daily!

Please call your elected officials and thank them for their dedication to quality nursing facility care, and respectfully urge them to support in the FY 2026 budget the $280 million necessary to implement the resident care and workforce sections contained in Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2024. We need EVERY MSCA member to please do the following:

• Mobilize at least 10 community members:
• Identify at least 10 members of your community – residents, their families, staff, vendors – to CALL their legislators today by clicking here. We’ve provided easy talking points below to guide you!
• Report your success to MSCA:
• Once you have called your legislators, report back to MSCA on your efforts by filling out our quick participation form: Action Alert Participation Form