A state that once prided itself on high-quality care is now turning a blind eye to a scandal that has left residents and staff in dire straits. The story begins with a nursing home in Taunton, Massachusetts, which has been recognized by the federal government for its exceptional standards. The facility, which has 100 beds, was rated five stars in 2020 and has maintained that high rating for over two years. However, Eli Mirlis, a New Jersey-based operator, has come to town and has been quietly taking over the facility. Mirlis has been slashing quality in the nursing home, which has led to a decline in the facility's ratings and a significant increase in the number of complaints. The staff ha…
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A state that once prided itself on high-quality care is now turning a blind eye to a scan…: A state that once prided itself on high-quality care is now turning a blind eye to a scandal that has left residents and staff in dire straits.
The story begins with a nursing home in Taunton, Massachusetts, which has been recognized…: The story begins with a nursing home in Taunton, Massachusetts, which has been recognized by the federal government for its exceptional standards.
The facility, which has 100 beds, was rated five stars in 2020 and has maintained that hi…: The facility, which has 100 beds, was rated five stars in 2020 and has maintained that high rating for over two years.
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The red-brick nursing home tucked off a busy road in Taunton used to be a rare jewel in a beleaguered industry, polished to a high sheen.
Floors gleamed from daily scrubbing. Residents’ clothes came back fresh and neatly folded. Employees stayed for decades. In early 2020, the 100-bed home earned the federal government’s highest quality rating — five stars — and held it for more than two years.
Then Eli Mirlis swept in from New Jersey and everything changed.
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