Mass. House reworks, passes soldiers' home oversight bill

Reforms include a new requirement that the top official at each facility hold a license as a nursing home administrator, the launch of a new statewide veteran advocate office, and the creation of ombudsman roles to oversee operations in Holyoke and Chelsea.

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