Ruth‘s House
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Longmeadow, MA

Ruth‘s House

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Longmeadow, MA

Overview of Ruth‘s House

Ruth‘s House offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Longmeadow, MA. Assisted living provides help with daily living activities while supporting a resident’s independence, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for a short stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 64 beds. Traditional assisted living starts at $6,600, a price tied to that care level rather than to memory care or respite care. The combination of care options may suit a family seeking ongoing daily-living support, secured memory support, or a temporary stay during a caregiver’s absence.

A primary care physician is on site, and rehabilitation services are available at the residence, allowing residents to receive those services without arranging an outside location. Restaurant-style kosher dining, a self-service country kitchen, religious services, outdoor patios and gardens, and a full-service salon, spa, and bath give residents places for meals, worship, outdoor time, and personal care within the community.

Gina Lucchese serves as director. Staffing is available 24 hours a day, so assistance is available at any hour.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 64 Rank #120 / 176Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 120th out of 176 assisted living communities we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #47 / 153Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 47th out of 153 assisted living communities we track in Massachusetts for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
28 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #192 / 244Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 192nd out of 244 assisted living communities we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Traditional Assisted Living starting at
$6,600/Month

License Details

Year Opened1998

Ownership & Operating Entity

Nonprofit OwnershipYes

Type Of Units

Traditional
42 units
Special Care
22 units
Low Income Rooms Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
No
Total beds
64 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsEmergency Pendant Response System available.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

4 services
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Co-located with Nursing Home

Additional Services

1 service
Memory Support Assisted Living

Contact Information

Fax(413) 567-6212
Business HoursMonday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age62
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Patio
Porch
Dining
Community Kitchen
Housekeeping
Laundry
Fireplace
Library
Fitness Center
Game Room
Garden
Outings
Religious Services
Salon
Spa
Daily Life Enrichment Programming
Transitional Furniture Available
Religious Services

Contact Ruth‘s House

Managed by Gina Lucchese

Executive Director

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Longmeadow's city center to Ruth‘s House's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.09 miles to nearest hospital (Mercy Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Springfield

Info below is compiled from the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
Heritage Woods
AL
MC
RC
Agawam
109
Facility 109
MA AVG 81
Rank #26 / 176
Yes18
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 45
Rank #186 / 244
Traditional (91), Special Care (18)
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #21 / 153
NoNo
River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls
AL
MC
RC
Chicopee
95
Facility 95
MA AVG 81
Rank #45 / 176
No22
67
Facility 67
MA AVG 45
Rank #57 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-NoNo
The Wellington at Springfield
AL
IL
MC
RC
Springfield (Pine Point)
91
Facility 91
MA AVG 81
Rank #56 / 176
No18
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 45
Rank #150 / 244
Traditional (73), Special Care (18)
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 22
Rank #97 / 153
YesNo
Mason Wright
AL
IL
MC
Springfield (Six Corners)
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 81
Rank #58 / 176
No23
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 45
Rank #32 / 244
Traditional (67), Special Care (23)
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #21 / 153
YesNo
Ruth‘s House
AL
MC
RC
Longmeadow
64
Facility 64
MA AVG 81
Rank #120 / 176
No22
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 45
Rank #192 / 244
Traditional (42), Special Care (22)
28
Facility 28
MA AVG 22
Rank #47 / 153
NoYes

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts

Ruth‘s House is located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Massachusetts.

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car
MA

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MA

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
MA

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MA

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MA

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed.
MA

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MA

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruth‘s House

Is Ruth‘s House in a walkable area?

Ruth‘s House has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has Ruth‘s House been in business?

Ruth‘s House has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Ruth‘s House?

No, Ruth‘s House has a no-pet policy.

Does Ruth‘s House operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Ruth‘s House is registered as a non-profit in MA.

How many beds does Ruth‘s House have?

Ruth‘s House has 64 beds.

How much does Ruth‘s House cost per month?

Pricing at Ruth‘s House starts at $6,600 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Ruth‘s House?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Ruth‘s House in the photo gallery on this page.

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