Ruth's House

Ruth’s House is a beautiful, homelike residence for seniors of all faiths who value their independence, but may need assistance with day-to-day living activities. If your loved one is transitioning to a new lifestyle, or needs extra care they can’t receive where they live now, we’ll make them feel right at home.

Surrounded by lovely landscaped grounds and private walkways, Ruth’s House in Longmeadow, MA, is part of the 23-acre comprehensive campus of care at JGS Lifecare. Comprehensive care is one of the wide range of life care services we offer, meaning we can transition residents into other programs or services as their needs change over time.

At Ruth’s House, each resident is offered an individualized care plan, and has access to various levels of care. Care may include help with bathing, dressing and medication. Primary Care physician services are available on-site. A licensed nutritionist is available to discuss your dietary needs. Residents enjoy private or companion suites that can be personalized. A life enrichment program is designed to promote physical, intellectual, and emotional well-being. Respite stays are also offered at JGS, providing accommodations when family or caregivers travel. This provides comfortable environment when recuperating from an illness, or just a chance to discover the benefits of assisted living.

This separate and secure neighborhood has been designed to support the needs – and perhaps, more importantly, the successes – of each resident with early to mid-stage memory impairments and other dementia related diseases. Our staff has come to know each of our residents on a very personal level, and strives to accentuate skills and strengths that residents retain, and not focus on losses. Daily activities are designed to create experiences of success, and reduce anxiety in a safe and secure environment. Assisted Living at Ruth’s House gives your loved one the care and support they need, while allowing them to lead full and independent lives.

Ruth’s House is also available for short-term respite care stays. This is an excellent resource for those individuals who want to experience, first hand, the services and amenities at our assisted living residence or for those who need a place to stay while a caregiver is away. There are no minimum time requirements; stay as often or as long as you desire. Residents are able to move into a fully-furnished apartment and see what it’s like to live at Ruth’s House. Families are encouraged to visit and to explore the activities and conveniences of these very special assisted living residences.

Each day Ruth’s House is different! It can be whatever the resident chooses: relaxed, active, social or quiet. Every resident has a choice. There are so many ways to enjoy the days — and everyone’s schedules differ according to interests, hobbies and lifestyle preferences. Meal times are always popular and we have many dining options. Our residents can start their day with hearty breakfasts, enjoy freshly prepared lunches, and choose from traditional favorites or contemporary cuisine for dinner. Social and recreational activities play an important role. With activities offered all day long, residents can choose how busy they want to be. Whether spending a day off campus, or participating in classes, games, lectures or salon services, our residents stay active, productive — and happy.