The proposed bill establishes a task force in Massachusetts to evaluate the viability and sustainability of long-term care facilities, with a report due by July 31, 2025. The task force will assess factors such as future demand for long-term care, geographic accessibility, staffing challenges, and payor rates, while also reviewing previous recommendations to avoid duplication. Key recommendations include ensuring adequate funding for facilities, improving access to capital for infrastructure, and addressing workforce challenges by enhancing wages for caregivers. The bill incorporates the terms "Milliman" and "Rest Home Task Force" to reflect collaboration with existing studies and entities.

Additionally, the bill introduces amendments to existing laws regarding nursing facilities and assisted living residences, providing updated data on facility closures and bed capacities. It addresses workforce challenges by promoting training initiatives for direct care workers and emphasizes the need for increased staffing, particularly registered nurses. Financial sustainability measures are proposed, including adjustments to payment rates based on quality metrics and a review of data related to staffing and spending. The bill aims to stabilize the Rest Home industry, which has faced significant closures due to inadequate reimbursement rates, and outlines a framework for Assisted Living Residences, ensuring they provide essential care to aging adults while maintaining financial accountability.