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Ruth's House

780 Converse Street, Longmeadow, MA 01106

(800) 558-0653 (Call a Family Advisor)

4.3

(10 reviews)

Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care

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Reviews of Ruth's House in Longmeadow, Massachusetts

4.3

(10 reviews)

  • Facility

    5.0

  • Staff

    5.0

  • Food

    5.0

  • Activities

    5.0

  • Value

    4.5

Linda

5

December 6, 2022

I visited this facility

We have chosen Ruth's House for my mom, and she will move in. I loved this facility. I found them to be friendly, and I thought the food was good. The facility was clean. I just loved that they had a ton of activities. There was also a lot included with the cost. They will give her showers, and they're going to give her her pills. It's a beautiful and friendly place. I have tried their food and it was very good. They had a theater room, a library with a little bird that sits on its cage, and the common areas were beautiful. They would take them out to lunch, and they had lots of entertainment. The staff is all friendly and really helpful. My mother started choking at lunch and everybody rushed over to help her. Even the housekeepers we met were nice. All the residents that we met during lunch were very happy, and everybody that I know who has his mom or a relative there has been very happy.

Linda

5

August 19, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

We chose to move my mother to Ruth's House because it was just the right fit for her between the activities, the food, and the care they provided. The few times we've gone there, it's a happy environment. The food is very good and the place is very clean. They're very quick to take care of any issues and are very accommodating. They have a library, lots of activities, and people coming in for shows. They have a hairdresser's place there, and other amenities, and there are lots of decks for people to sit outside.

Steve372143

4

May 10, 2017

I visited this facility

Ruth's House was exceptional and professionally run. The people were very nice. The director was well informed and great in her presentation. There was a lot going on, like people playing cards and reading.

Provider Response

Steve372143, I want to thank you for your kind words. We pride ourselves on caring for people - and that is from the residents in our building to the families that walk thru the front door in need. We always want someone to feel at ease when touring our residence. We feel if you have questions then we need to have the answers. We are very experienced in elder care and want to share our expertise with others. There are so many options we have here at JGS Lifecare as well as our local area that we can educate you on choices. If there is anything else we can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out. Mary-Anne Schelb Director of Community Relations 413-567-6212 x3105

JLK9876

5

April 3, 2017

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother lived at Ruth's House for many years now and we absolutely love it. The staff is very accommodating, friendly and goes above and beyond. I would def. recommend this facility to anyone looking to place their loved one.

Provider Response

Thank you kindly. We feel our staff are all very passionate in what they do here at Ruth's House, no matter the position, and it is appreciated when others notice. :)

VC878566

3

March 30, 2017

I visited this facility

We got a very brief tour of Ruth's House because they didn’t know we were coming. The place was beautiful, and everything was gorgeous. The rooms were fine and accommodating. The staff who gave us the tour was inexperienced and didn’t know a lot about the place. I think they need to improve the people on their front desk, and they need to improve on the welcoming because they didn’t know we were coming. They should always have a welcoming person.

Provider Response

Hello. I am very sorry to hear of your experience. I would love for you to call us directly and ask for our Director Of Community Relations to set up another time to come in and see all that we have to offer not only at Ruth's House but the entire JGS Campus and it's full family of services. We hope to hear from you soon. Thank you. Ruth's House Management

Robert714445

5

November 14, 2016

I visited this facility

I really liked Ruth's House. It's very clean and beautiful. There are a lot of different types of assistance, and the spaces were nice. I liked the philosophy they had -- which was very much like the Reggio Emilia preschool philosophy which is kind of unique to develop people's intellect and keep their minds active. They have stations that they change monthly to provoke conversation and thinking. There are a lot of interactive things used to get to know the residents. It was a fascinating approach to stimulate people and to help them get to know each other. The garden access is open to everyone and is monitored by a monitor they wear, so they always know who?s going out, and it's not like they're locked in. There's a lot of flexibility for those with memory issues. They had a very big schedule of activities with lots of choices every day. The problem with the place is it's too big, and for someone with memory issues and confusion, it would be too hard to comprehend.

daughter in kaw

3

August 17, 2016

I am a friend or relative of resident

The care givers are caring but the admin staff are almost impossible to communicate with never seem to be available by phone etc. Our elder complains but has complained about previous places so hard to tell.

Provider Response

Dear Friend... I am so sorry to hear that you feel difficulty trying to communicate with administration here at Ruth's House. This is not usually the feedback we receive since there is an AOC (Administrator on call) phone (413-237-9232) available 24 hours a day. Our executive director, also a nurse, has even shared her personal cell phone with families in the past to be sure they felt "connected". I am hoping you reach out - either through the main front desk/lobby phone 413-567-6212 (answered 8AM through 8PM) or try the AOC phone and let us know personally your difficulties and we will be sure to address your concerns. If by chance the receptionist is on another the other line when you call and you get voice mail, you can either leave a message, in which we promptly respond, or feel free to try again in a few minutes. After hours, please call the AOC phone. We look forward to hearing from you and putting your mind at ease. Sincerely, Team Ruth's House

Carol101887150

4

January 29, 2015

I visited this facility

The Ruth’s House was very good except that we thought it was too small for our mother. The rooms were beautiful and very nice. They had two-bedroom apartments with a kitchenette and a good-sized bathroom. I think everybody was excellent. I was very pleased with them and their therapy department.

celo

5

April 11, 2012

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Ruth's House is a beautiful assisted living facility. It has both regular assisted living and also a secured section for patients with memory problems. The staff are very personable and friendly and there tends to be a very low staff turn over rate so residents see the same people daily. Ruth's House provides a wide variety of activities for the residents, everything from bus trips to a gym onsite with qualified instructors. Residents are encouraged to join in group activities. The meals are cooked on site and are kosher. Ruth's House is the middle of a trio of living arrangements offered by the Jewish Nursing Homes. A medical facility is right next door, with Doctors available 24/7 as well as RN's available on every shift. Rooms are single or double and the pricing is reasonable. Access for family and friends is easy and just requires a quick sign in. Comfortable rooms are available for visiting and the grounds are also beautiful.

CaitMary

4

February 5, 2012

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My grandmother stayed at Ruths house for approx 1.5 years. Ruth's House has a special "Garden Level," an assisted living area specifically for individuals with dementia and Alzheimers. My grandmother was a Garden Level resident from 2008-2009, and during this time was mostly very happy. Facilities were clean and a daily schedule of activities was posted for residents to partake in every day, including music, beading, television, etc. The food was kosher, healthy and delicious. When the primary RN Jackie R left in 2009, however, the facility went downhill. The woman hired to take her place was much less compassionate with my grandmother and other residents. Where Jackie's approach was very personal and hands on, the new RN seemed interested most primarily in weeding out any "less than perfect" residents from the facility, which is highly contrary to the point of a "dementia wing." Most dementia patients suffer from incontinence, impulsive aggression, etc. We removed my grandmother from Ruths House at that time.

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Services and Amenities of Ruth's House in Longmeadow, Massachusetts

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  • All Inclusive Rent
  • Entry Fee

Room and housing options

  • 1-bedroom apartments
  • Companion Suites: We offer companion suites
  • Studio Apartments

Dining options

  • In Room Kitchenette
  • Dining Room Shared Meals
  • Room Service For Meals

About Ruth's House in Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Amid landscaped grounds and private walkways sits Ruth’s House, an assisted living and memory care facility located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Visitors often praise the caring staff and excellent health services readily available to residents including physical therapy, psychiatric care, medication management and more. Delicious meals are prepared for room service or communal dining, and rooms are equipped with kitchenettes so residents can fix a snack at their convenience. Kosher meals are also available. The facility offers a wide variety of on-site and off-site activities, and guests are welcome at both meal times and overnight.

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