Four takeaways from a probe into residential care facilities
Four things to know about the latest story from a joint Maine Monitor and ProPublica investigation.
Maine rarely sanctions residential care facilities even after severe abuse or neglect incidents
From 2020 to 2022, Maine’s state health department cited residential care facilities for dozens of resident rights violations and hundreds of other deficiencies. But it has imposed only one fine in response.
Mass shooting turns spotlight on Maine’s sparse gun laws
Lawmaker in Gun Safety Caucus says lack of gun safety laws allowed her 'worst nightmare' to happen.
Five takeaways from an investigation into Maine’s assisted living facilities
This is what you need to know about a recent investigation into Maine's aging care system.
As residential care homes expand in Maine, seniors don’t always get the care they need
The disappearance of nursing home beds is sending thousands to “nonmedical” residences that aren’t equipped to handle more intensive health needs.
Help us report on assisted living facilities in Maine
The Maine Monitor and ProPublica need your help to report on how well Maine's assisted living facilities look after people who need a high level of care, and whether the state is doing enough to ensure that residents’ needs are being adequately met.