A new initiative focused on assisted living providers is launching today in Massachusetts in response to a fire that resulted in 10 deaths.

A fire this week that killed nine residents at a Fall River assisted living home has raised new questions about whether the 273 such residences in Mass. are properly staffed and equipped.

All 273 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts will be required to send a letter to all residents and families detailing fire safety protocols.

A proposal establishing stricter regulatory oversight of assisted living in Oregon builds on an audit calling for “systemic changes.”