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Ruth's House

780 Converse St, Longmeadow, MA 01106
9.4
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LB - Child of resident/client
5.0
Review for Ruth's House

I love Ruth's house everyone nice, it was clean. And lots of activities all day!! My mom passed away and I still go volunteer there!

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About the facility Ruth's House

In 2012, JGS will celebrate 100 years of caring for the elderly in our community. When JGS was first established, the founders made a promise to provide comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services - based upon Jewish traditions and values - to those facing the challenges of aging. Jewish Geriatric Services has established itself as a trusted, not-for-profit, healthcare resource for people of all faiths. Our full range of services includes skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation care, assisted living, home healthcare, adult day health, community-based medical services, subsidized independent living and specialized Alzheimer's care.

Programs of Jewish Geriatric Services include: Julian J. Leavitt Family Jewish Nursing Home Spectrum Home Health and Hospice Care Ruth's House - An Assisted Living Residence Wernick Adult Day Health Care Center JGS Family Medical Care Genesis House - On the Harold Grinspoon Campus Rehabilitation Services All of these services come together to form a complete system of care, one that is built upon a solid foundation of quality services, dignity and respect. It is the very reason why the name Jewish Geriatric Services has become synonymous with excellence and why, time and time again, people turn to us for their eldercare and healthcare needs.

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Amenities at Ruth's House

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Incontinence Care
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Medication Management
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Meals & Dining

Gluten-free
Kosher
Low / No Sodium
No Sugar

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Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Kitchenette
Ground Floor Units
Handicap Accessible

Facility Amenities

Dining

Café or Bistro
Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

Complimentary Transportation
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Resident Parking Available
Transportation at Cost

Pets

Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Main Street Shops
Indoor Atrium

Recreational areas

Arts and Crafts Center
Fitness Center
Movie or Theater Room
Raised Garden Beds

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Memory care

Wander Guard or Similar System Available
Secured Community
Designed Specifically to Accommodate Memory Loss
Enclosed Courtyard

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Activities

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9.4

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A Place for Mom has scored Ruth's House with 9.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Ruth's House has 27 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.

How we score communities
Cleanliness

4.3

Friendliness

4.4

Meals & Dining

4.4

Care Services

4.2

Activities

4.3

Staff

4.3

Value for Cost

4.2

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5.0
LB - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
May 13, 2024
Verified Review
Review for Ruth's House

I love Ruth's house everyone nice, it was clean. And lots of activities all day!! My mom passed away and I still go volunteer there!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Ruth's House

May 15, 2024

LB, thank you so very much for the kind words. We loved your mom! And by the smile she always had on her face - I do believe she loved us as well. Your mom was always so put together! A true fashionista! Her smile as well as her style will certainly be missed. We are thankful that you still come by and volunteer your time with us. We appreciate you.


5.0
LA - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
January 11, 2024
Verified Review
Review for Ruth's House

Friendly pleasant actiive. I picked Ruth's House because I felt like mom would belong and fit with the other residents. The price point and location worked for me

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Jennifer - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
July 27, 2023
Verified Review
A nice community!

Overall I would rate Ruth's House house as a 5. It was very clean. The staff was friendly. The CNA's were very caring and kind to my mom. The meals were good overall. My mom dislikes fish and they tended to eat fish several times a week. The downfall was there were not very many options because of the facility being kosher. The activities were engaging for my mom and overall it was a positive experience for both mom and I. The director of the facility [name removed] is also very accommodating and supportive. I would recommend Ruth's House for respite or assisted living.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Jennifer G - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
May 23, 2023
Caring

My mom has been at Ruths House for some time now and I must say they have not regretted my decision to move her into an Assisted Living Community. Everyone is friendly and caring from the receptionist to the housekeeper and everyone in-between. The staff really takes in and cares for the resident as their own family member. Highly recommend!

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
April 4, 2023
Verified Review
Tour Review

Our family had an in person tour with Ruth's House and it was our second choice. All the places we looked at except [community name removed] had assigned seats in the dining room which my parents didn't like. Plus my parents are Catholic and felt the culture at Ruth's didn't feel right to them.

Response from Ruth's House

April 10, 2023

Hello and thank you for your feedback. I understand with your parents being Catholic they may not have felt they would be comfortable at Ruth's House, however, we do serve people of all faiths. In the very beginning we were mostly a Jewish population community, but now it is a very small amount, and the majority of residents are of non-Jewish faith. Since we were your second choice, know that if for any reason you are unhappy with your first choice, we are still here for you and we can always discuss in more detail what being founded on Jewish principles truly means. Again, thank you and good luck to you.


5.0
Cara - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
January 9, 2023
Verified Review
Mom is happy

I feel like from the minute we walked in for the tour, everyone was so nice and so friendly. There were a few ladies sitting in the foyer and they greeted us and were very friendly. Everyone was welcoming and it felt comfortable. It is a beautiful and clean facility They have great activities offered every day. I would absolutely recommend Ruth's House, my mom has been here since mid-September and loves it.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Ruth's House

January 20, 2023

Cara, thank you so much for your kind words. We all love your mom and feel she is such a great addition to our Ruth's House family!! :) When I am in the building she always is sure to say hello with her big smile. Our staff is very passionate about what they do on a day to day basis for the residents that live with us, and it sure is nice when families notice. Again, thank you kindly.


5.0
Alan L - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
July 8, 2022
Mother's great care

My mother has been a resident @ Ruth's House for 2 1/2 years. The care she receives is great. The attendants are very friendly and helpful. They treat my mother with respect and treat her like she was their own mother. I am very happy knowing she is in good hands. I cannot find any fault with anyone or anything. This has been a very positive experience. I would highly recommend them for a loved one.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Ruth's House

July 10, 2022

Alan, Thank you so very much for your kind words. Our staff take pride in their work and it is truly appreciated when families notice. They do indeed treat the residents like family, it is in their nature. It is an absolute pleasure caring for your mom, she is a love.


4.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
July 5, 2022
Verified Review
I'm happy I found this place

Ruth's House is an overall good place. Communication between the community and myself could be better. There were times when my loved one left to go to the hospital, but they didn't contact me. There were times when they arrived back from the hospital, and I wasn't contacted either. I've also had payment issues where they've increased the prices without my permission. Aside from that, it's a secure community and I feel safe having my loved one there. I would recommend Ruth's House to others.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

No data collected

Care Services

5

Activities

No data collected

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4

Response from Ruth's House

July 10, 2022

Hello, I appreciate your review and also feel Ruth's House is indeed a safe and secure setting for folks with that higher level of memory loss. Our Garden neighborhood continues to implement changes to improve and increase care options as well as a remodel of a fully appointed Sensory Room to assist and redirect residents experiencing anxiety or agitation. Along with the comfort of the community and all we have to offer our residents, we do pride ourselves on good communication. I see you feel their needs to be improvement, and we are always looking for ways to improve. I would love to get more details, and discuss how we could be communicating better. Please reach out to me directly @ 413-310-4693 to discuss further. Again, thank you kindly for the review.


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
March 28, 2022
Verified Review
My Tour

Response from Ruth's House

April 4, 2022

Hello and thank you for your review. There truly is no better way to see all we have to offer at our Ruth's Hose, as well as the campus than an in-person tour.


5.0
Michelle S - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
March 14, 2022
Hidden Gem

My mother-in-law was a resident of this community up until her recent death. I can not say enough about Ruth’s House. The staff is so friendly and caring. Mom would say that they treated her like a queen. The chef knew what to prepare her if she did not care for that night’s selection. Everyone knew her and us by name. I asked her once if she pressed her button after a fall. She told me she didn’t have to-four staff members heard her and rushed in. The community is always clean; and the residents are always happy and well cared for. We are so grateful to have found Ruth’s House.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Ruth's House

April 4, 2022

Michelle, Thank you so much for your kind words. Your mother-in-law was indeed a wonderful woman and truly communicated joy in everything she did. She was a smiling face to all who encountered her, and she is missed by residents and staff alike. Again, thank you for your kind words.


5.0
Michelle S - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
March 11, 2022
Amazing Care! A gem!

My mother-in-law, [name removed], recently passed away. She was a resident at Ruth’s House until her passing. She felt that the staff treated her like a queen. Ruth’s House is an incredible place. The staff took their time to learn about [name removed] and her needs. The Chef went out of her way to prepare meals that she would like and be able to eat. She especially enjoyed the wide variety of activities. When my mother-in-law fell, four aides were in her room before she had a chance to push her button! [name removed] referred to the aides as her “friends”. She would always say that is my friend, she helps me. If you are looking for a caring, compassionate, family-oriented place that provides excellent care, look no further. [name removed]

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Ruth's House

April 4, 2022

Michelle, Thank you so much for your kind words. Your mother-in-law was indeed a wonderful woman and truly communicated joy in everything she did. She was a smiling face to all who encountered her, and she is missed by residents and staff alike. Again, thank you for your kind words.


5.0
John M - Sibling of resident/client
Assisted Living
March 11, 2022
Very Happy

Very happy with the facility. Very happy with the Activity Staff. They engaged my mother in activities and trips. This is the happiest I have seen her. I can never get a hold of her because she is always out of her room having fun.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4

Response from Ruth's House

March 15, 2022

John, thank you for your kind words. We have a fantastic life enrichment director who knows exactly how to engage all of her residents. She keeps it interesting and exciting, and yes, keeping residents out of their apartments! After all, one of the main reasons folks come to us is the socialization, we want to be sure they are doing just that!


2.0
Anonymous - Spouse or partner of resident/client
Assisted Living
March 7, 2022
Verified Review
Disappointing

It's been a big disappointment. I expected more. We went 3 weeks before my loved ones bedding has been changed. It is supposed to be weekly cleaning. That is not happening. Emailed the director with concerns. I sent an email for my loved ones doctor appointment and that was not replied too. I got a call from the visiting nurse saying "your not being responsible" when his medicine was not delivered. I had no idea he had medicine sent in to be picked up. I was exposed to covid in this place and no one called and told me of their outbreak of covid. My loved one informed me. They did not call to tell me at all. My loved one was quarantined for 3 weeks. They wouldn't take responsibility for bringing in covid to this facility. They said they couldn't communicate to me because he is his own person? I am his health care proxy and power of attorney and they still aren't notifying me of these things. He is supposed to be getting 2 showers a week and that is not happening.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

2

Activities

3

Staff

2

Value for Cost

2

Response from Ruth's House

March 11, 2022

Dear Anonymous, I am sorry to hear this is your experience. I would love to talk to you further, offline, since there seems to be some miscommunication and I would love to clear things up. Since you signed anonymous, I want to be sure I am looking at the correct details. Please reach out to me directly at 413-310-4693 as this seems uncharacteristic of the care others are receiving, and of course your satisfaction as well as the care for your loved one is paramount. I look forward to hearing from you. Call me anytime. Thank you kindly.


5.0
Anonymous - Child of resident/client
Memory Care
January 5, 2022
Verified Review

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

5

Response from Ruth's House

March 11, 2022

I want to thank you for your kind review. We strive for excellence on every front. Thank you.


4.0
Annette - Child of resident/client
Memory Care
August 19, 2021
Verified Review
my review of Ruth's House

The community really gets to know the residents quickly and adjust the care based on her personality. This is a great community for memory care. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4.5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

No data collected

Value for Cost

5

Response from Ruth's House

March 11, 2022

Annette, thank you kindly! We do pride ourselves on truly connecting to our residents so we are very happy to hear this from you. By the way, we adore your mom, she is an absolute pleasure to have as part of our Garden Community! :)


0.5
anonymous - Child of resident/client
Memory Care
February 5, 2021
Verified Review
Don't send someone that you love there

Extremely understaffed, and the staff that is there are extremely unprofessional and have zero respect for their clients. The head person there know they were understaffed and she would make the workers work longer hours. They were not physically capable to do so and she still made them work extra long hours. It really just seemed like the residents sat like zombies in chairs, they would not even let them go outside.

Cleanliness

1

Friendliness

1

Meals & Dining

1

Care Services

0.5

Activities

0.5

Staff

1

Value for Cost

1

Response from Ruth's House

March 11, 2022

Dear Anonymous, I am so sorry this was your experience. Since I am unfamiliar with this situation, I would love to talk to you personally to discuss further. My direct number is 413-310-4693. Please reach out.


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
May 31, 2017
Verified Review
Nice Tour of This Facility

We had a nice tour of this community. Everything went well, and everyone was very kind. The community looked great, and everything went well overall.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4

Response from Ruth's House

March 11, 2022

Thank you for your kind words. We truly enjoy showcasing our residence. We have great staff as well as great residents and a personal tour usually shows both of these points off to those who tour. We hope you decide to move your loved one in with us so they become part of our community. Again, thank you.


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
March 13, 2017
Verified Review
We Found A Better Fit For The Family

This community was similar to another that we liked. It has activities, friendly staff, a good atmosphere. After exploring out options this was not the most closest place to the family.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Ruth's House

March 11, 2022

Thank you for your kind words. We do realize that location is very important to be sure you can visit often. We hope you found a suitable community for your loved one.


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
October 30, 2015

Many living area upgrades, plenty of space for family and friends to visit. Several living choices, nice dining areas, many perks for residents. There is also a Day facility nearby. As a side note, this is an all Kosher Community. Pricing is reasonable for the services and amenities offered.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Ruth's House

March 11, 2022

Thank you kindly. Our campus of care does have allot of options for eldercare needs, one of which being our adult day health program. We also have a Green House (TM) model of short term rehab, a long term care nursing home, home health, hospice plus palliative care, independent subsidized living as well as our assisted living. And yes, we are a fully kosher community, including a full service café (Michael's) for not only our residents and employees but we are open to the public as well. Founded on Jewish values, serving all faiths.


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
October 20, 2015

Nice layout of memory unit. Like the fact nursing home and rehab on same campus/different buildings. More complete care to be given on unit. Price slightly lower than Armbrook with more care offered.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4

Response from Ruth's House

March 11, 2022

Thank you for your kind words. Yes, we do have allot of folks who appreciate the campus of care model so loved ones can age in place. Similar to a life plan or retirement community (CCRC) yet, no hefty buy-in. Especially helpful when a couple moves in and one needs more care than the other, they both remain within our system, close to one another as they age - very important to keep loved ones together as long as possible.


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