Ruth‘s House
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Longmeadow, MA
Ruth‘s House
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Longmeadow, MA
Ruth’s House has been part of Longmeadow, Massachusetts since 1998. Twenty-eight years in the same spot, with Gina Lucchese now running things as Executive Director. The 64-bed community sits on a larger care campus, with a nursing home co-located nearby, but Ruth’s House itself is licensed separately, focused on assisted living, memory care, and respite care.
It’s car-dependent here; the Walk Score lands at 20, so plan to drive for most things. Of the 64 beds, 22 are set aside specifically for memory care, which is a real chunk of the building, not a token wing tacked onto a standard assisted living floor plan. The eligibility for residency starts at age 62.
Medical coverage is built in daily: a doctor on staff, licensed nurses and CNAs, 24-hour staffing, and an Emergency Pendant Response System for residents who need help fast. Beyond the clinical side, activities lean specific rather than generic: pet therapy, therapeutic yoga, and walking trails show up here, not just a vague mention of “recreational activities.”
Kosher dining, served restaurant-style, sits alongside a full-service salon with spa and bath access, and an on-site primary care physician means some appointments never require leaving the building. Daily enrichment programming fills out the schedule. Traditional assisted living starts at $6,600 a month.
What Ruth’s House is a long-running, mid-size community split between standard assisted living and a substantial memory care wing, built for families who want daily medical oversight without giving up a more residential, comfort-focused way of living.
64-bed community Rank #198 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 198th out of 276 homes 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 cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
28 years in operation Rank #55 / 181Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 181 homes 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 cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 20 / 100 Rank #416 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 416th out of 490 homes 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 cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Year Opened1998
Nonprofit OwnershipYes
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
Emergency SystemsEmergency Pendant Response System available.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Co-located with Nursing Home
Memory Support Assisted Living
Fax(413) 567-6212
Business HoursMonday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pets not allowed
Minimum Age62
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
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
Traditional Assisted Living starting at$6,600 per month
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2.0 miles from city center
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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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
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Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Woods | AL MC RC | Agawam | 109
Facility
109
MA AVG
94
Rank
#84 / 276 | Yes | 18 |
21
Facility
21
MA AVG
53
Rank
#409 / 490 | Traditional (91), Special Care (18) | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#27 / 181 | No | No |
| River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls | AL MC RC | Chicopee | 95
Facility
95
MA AVG
94
Rank
#110 / 276 | No | 22 |
67
Facility
67
MA AVG
53
Rank
#184 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | No | No |
| The Wellington at Springfield | AL IL MC RC | Springfield (Pine Point) | 91
Facility
91
MA AVG
94
Rank
#123 / 276 | No | 18 |
32
Facility
32
MA AVG
53
Rank
#348 / 490 | Traditional (73), Special Care (18) | 20
Facility
20
MA AVG
22
Rank
#108 / 181 | Yes | No |
| Mason Wright | AL IL MC | Springfield (Six Corners) | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
94
Rank
#125 / 276 | No | 23 |
82
Facility
82
MA AVG
53
Rank
#107 / 490 | Traditional (67), Special Care (23) | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#27 / 181 | Yes | No |
| Ruth‘s House | AL MC RC | Longmeadow | 64
Facility
64
MA AVG
94
Rank
#198 / 276 | No | 22 |
20
Facility
20
MA AVG
53
Rank
#416 / 490 | Traditional (42), Special Care (22) | 28
Facility
28
MA AVG
22
Rank
#55 / 181 | No | Yes |
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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.
Are there photos of Ruth‘s House?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Ruth‘s House in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Ruth‘s House?
Ruth‘s House is located at 780 Converse St, Longmeadow, MA 01106.
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