Massachusetts
“Letters for Love” campaign is looking for Valentine’s Day cards for seniors in Massachusetts
LEXINGTON – Valentine’s Day is just days away and there’s a push to help some seniors in Massachusetts feel the love with your help.
Assisting Hands Home Care in Lexington is starting a new “Letters for Love” campaign ahead of Valentine’s Day this year to give back to the seniors in the communities they serve.
Elementary school kids have been writing letters to seniors north of Boston for the initiative. So far, they’ve collected 100 cards but they need more. Several of their care facilities are home to 100 or more residents across the state.
President Dave Tasto hopes they can collect 500 cards soon so every senior can get one. He said with COVID-19 and the flu spreading this time of year, many residents have been in isolation.
“We’re looking to distribute these to hospitals, skilled nursing rehabs, long-term care communities,” he told WBZ-TV. “The need is more apparent these days than it ever has been in the past.”
They’re collecting cards from kids through February 13th.
Cards can be dropped off at:
Assisting Hands Home Care
Militia Drive Suite 305
Lexington, MA 02421
They will try to arrange pickup for anyone who calls them at (781) 917-3608.
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Life Care Center of Raynham has received a deficiency‑free inspection result from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, a distinction awarded to a small share of the state’s licensed nursing homes, according to a community announcement.
The inspection was conducted as part of the state’s routine, unannounced nursing home survey process overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. These comprehensive, multi‑day inspections evaluate multiple aspects of facility operations, including staffing levels, quality of care, medication management, cleanliness, food service and resident rights.
State survey records show that Life Care Center of Raynham met required standards during its most recent standard survey, with no deficiencies cited, based on publicly available state data.
The announcement states that fewer than 8% of Massachusetts nursing homes achieve deficiency‑free survey results. That figure could not be independently verified through state or federal data and is attributed to the announcement.
In addition to the state survey outcome, the facility is listed as a five‑star provider for quality measures on the federal Medicare Care Compare website. The five‑star quality measure rating reflects above‑average performance compared with other nursing homes nationwide, according to federal rating methodology.
Officials said the inspection results reflect ongoing compliance with state and federal standards designed to protect resident health and safety. According to the announcement, the outcome is attributed to staff performance and internal quality practices.
This story was created by Dave DeMille, ddemille@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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