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Ruth's House - JGS Lifecare

770 Converse Street, Longmeadow, MA 01106

Assisted Living Memory Care
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  • Average City Price: $3,573
  • Average State Price: $3,957
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Ruth's House - JGS Lifecare Description

    Ruth's House - JGS Lifecare is a community that offers assisted living and memory care and is located in the town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    6.3
    Ruth's House - JGS Lifecare
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 23 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 3 communities in Longmeadow
  • Ranking in State: 539 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews Summary:

    • Several reviews report severe understaffing leading to neglect, such as residents sitting in their own waste, not receiving medication on time, and receiving cold or no food.
    • There are complaints about the internal culture, with reports of staff bickering, gossiping, and a high school-like atmosphere. Some staff members reportedly focus more on saving their own positions rather than caring for residents or supporting each other.
    • There are allegations of mismanagement, including wrongful terminations, failure to address serious issues, and a lack of accountability.
    • Communication issues are highlighted, including a lack of translators for non-English speaking residents, contributing to their suffering.
    • Some reviews express frustration with the facility's response to pain management and medical needs, describing situations where residents were left in pain due to administrative or procedural delays.

    Positive Reviews Summary:

    • One review praises the facility for its charming atmosphere, including regular picnics, lively music during meals, and attentive staff who cater to individual needs.
    • The physical therapy department receives commendation for its devoted care.
    • There's appreciation for the facility's cleanliness and the efforts of maintenance staff.
    • One reviewer notes significant improvement in their concerns after contacting operations, highlighting effective communication and resolution of issues.
    • A few reviews describe the facility as wonderful and caring, with one individual even considering reserving their own stay in the future.

    Mixed Reviews Summary:

    • Some reviews offer a balanced view, acknowledging both the facility's strengths, such as its appearance and some dedicated staff, and its weaknesses, like slow response times and certain staff attitudes.
    • There's a mention of the facility's good pay, despite the negative aspects of the work environment.


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    Health

    Primary Care Physician On-Site

    Emergency Pendant Response System

    Secure Memory Care Neighborhood

    Personal Care Plan

    Individualized Personal Safety Checks

    Innovative Memory Care Programming


    Services

    Weekly Housekeeping and Laundry Services

    24-Hour Dedicated Staff On-Site

    24-Hour Legacy Dedicated Staff

    Full Service Salon


    Activities

    Daily Life Enrichment Programming

    Weekly Outings, Shopping, and Restaurant Trips

    Religious Services

    Supervised Outings


    Community Amenities

    Outdoor Patios and Porches

    Fireplace Living Room, Library, Gym, Game and Movie Rooms, and Outside Gardens

    Secure Outdoor Garden

    Full Service Salon, Spa and Bath


    Room Amenities

    Respite Short Stays

    Transitional Furniture Available


    Dining

    Restaurant Style Kosher Dining

    Self-Service Country Kitchen

    Private Dining Room and Family Kitchen

    Small Group Dining Program

    Kosher Dining



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The average income is $184,576, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 30
      • Average Temperature: 53.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 132 days of rain, 29 days of snow and 202 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.4 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 1.84 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.25 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.06 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.06 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.61 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 156.0, Moderate Days 25.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Big Y
    0.6 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    1.5 miles away
    Food Zone
    1.8 miles away
    PriceRite
    3.6 miles away
    Geissler's Supermarket
    4.3 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    RUTH HOUSE / CONVERSE
    0.1 miles away
    Converse & Williamsburg(FLAG stop - signal driver)
    0.1 miles away
    WILLIAMSBURG / JAMESTOWN
    0.2 miles away
    CONVERSE / TABOR
    0.3 miles away
    JAMESTOWN / YORKTOWN
    0.3 miles away

    Banks

    TD Bank
    0.6 miles away
    PeoplesBank
    0.7 miles away
    American Eagle FCU Enfield Branch
    4.4 miles away
    WebsterBank
    5.1 miles away
    KeyBank
    5.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
    3.8 miles away
    Mercy Medical Center
    4.0 miles away
    Shriners Hospitals for Children - Springfield
    4.4 miles away
    Baystate Medical Center
    4.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.5 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    3.4 miles away
    Rite Aid
    5.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Zubkov Dental
    5.0 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    5.3 miles away
    Dr. Dental
    5.4 miles away

    Parks

    Forest Park
    0.4 miles away
    Flag Pole
    0.6 miles away
    Turner Park
    0.7 miles away

    Places of Worship

    First Church of Christ, Congregational
    3.2 miles away

    Shopping

    Tower Square Mall
    3.4 miles away
    Enfield Square
    4.9 miles away
    Eastfield Mall
    6.1 miles away

    Culture

    Appleton Auditorium
    2.5 miles away
    Fuller Arts Center
    2.5 miles away
    CityStage Symphony Hall
    3.2 miles away
    Esther B. Griswold Theatre
    3.4 miles away
    Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center
    3.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    The Meeting House
    0.6 miles away
    Pizza Works
    1.5 miles away
    Ichiban East Longmeadow
    1.5 miles away
    Ninety-Nine Restaurant
    1.6 miles away
    El Charro
    1.7 miles away

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