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Jewish Geriatric Services
780 Converse Street, Longmeadow, MA, 01106
Community Information
Jewish Geriatric Services is an assisted living facility in Longmeadow, MA. Jewish Geriatric Services offers activities at their location for residents. These activities generally allow residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement and socializing with their peers.
Being able to chat with other residents becomes an important part of many peoples' lives and Jewish Geriatric Services offers common spaces indoors to support that need. The benefit of living in an assisted living community is that making meals can be costly and time consuming process so Jewish Geriatric Services provides meals for residents.
Staff is awake and available 24 hours a day so if any emergencies occur no matter the time, there will be someone ready to help. If a resident needs assistance moving from a bed to a wheelchair, this facility has staff who can help.
Unique Features
* Excellent food and overall reputation for care
* All faiths welcome
* Jewish services Friday and every morning
* All Jewish holidays observed
* 2 Geriatricians, Nurse Practitioners and other healthcare staff in community
* A lot of services available
* Visiting Dog Therapy and Music therapist
* Pets allowed
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Residents
MaleFemaleThe minimum age that a resident may be is 55 years old.
Staffing
Nurses on StaffDoctor on Call24-Hour Awake StaffHomecare OnsiteVisiting PodiatristVisiting DentistVisiting Physical TherapistVisiting Occupational TherapistVisiting Speech Therapist
Facility Care Level
Care Level Percentage Light Care % Medium Care % Heavy Care % Jewish Geriatric Services prefers that residents need: medium care
Additional Services
Diabetic Care
Diabetic residents must be able to manage their own care, including blood sugar tests and insulin injections.
Memory Care Offered
The memory care area of this community is secured to protect the safety of residents who wander.
Incontinence Care
Incontinent residents must be able to manage incontinence themselves. This staff at this community can remind incontinent residents to use the restroom. This community can care for residents with bladder incontinence.
Non Ambulatory Care
This community can provide standby assistance for residents who need help transferring, for example, from a bed into a wheelchair.
Other Care
This community provides multiple levels of care allowing residents to remain at the community while receiving increasing care.
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Transportation
Resident Parking AvailableComplimentary TransportationTransportation at CostProperty Convenient to BuslineSmoking
Allowed OutdoorsAdditional Amenities
Activities OnsiteActivities OffsiteDevotional Services OnsiteOutdoor Common AreasIndoor Common AreasBeautician OnsiteOther Services
Wheelchair Accessible ShowersHospice AvailableRespite OfferedAging in PlaceMeals
Meals ProvidedKosherVegetarianAdditional info: May bring non Kosher food into patients's/residents' rooms, a designated common room and the outside patio
Activities Provided
None specified at this time. -
Average Room Pricing at Jewish Geriatric Services
Room Type Assisted Living Studio 4314.18 Monthly 1 Bedroom 4980.69 Monthly Semi-Private 3059.70 Monthly 2 Bedrooms Disclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.
Estimated Fees at Jewish Geriatric Services
Fee Type Assisted Living Community Fee 4314.18 One-time Respite Fee 150.00 Daily Buy-In Fee High Care Needs Fee Medium Care Needs Fee Low Care Needs Fee 2nd Person Fee 1244.96 Monthly Disclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.
Paying for care
Commercial InsurancePrivate paySocial SecuritySeparate pricing structure for careVeteran's benefits
Nearby Communities
If Jewish Geriatric Services isn't quite what you're looking for, take a look at a few other nearby communities that might be a better match.
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Number of Facilities | Average CostAverage Cost for 1 Bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longmeadow | 0 miles | 2 | $5,160 |
| East Longmeadow | 1 miles | 2 | $4,930 |
| Springfield | 4 miles | 2 | $3,680 |
| Wilbraham | 8 miles | 1 | $5,820 |
| Ludlow | 9 miles | 1 | $5,050 |
| Holyoke | 11 miles | 1 | N/A |
General Pricing Information for Longmeadow Assisted Living
| Room Type | Minimum Cost | Average Cost | Maximum Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $4,980 | $5,160 | $5,435 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $6,595 | $6,595 | $6,595 |
| Semi-Private | $3,060 | $3,060 | $3,060 |
| Studio | $4,315 | $4,315 | $4,315 |
Community Reviews
Very Small Shared Room
reviewed on: 11/18/2013 by DaughterRuth's House is a part of the Jewish community center. The place is beautiful but the deal breaker there is the size of the room my mother would have. She would have to share a room and it's about... Read the full review.
Nice place, have some security concerns
reviewed on: 04/25/2014 by Loved oneThis was a nice community, the facility itself was well kept and clean and the staff were friendly and did a good job looking after the residents. However, we ended up having to move my loved one... Read the full review.
my review of Ruth's House
reviewed on: 08/19/2021 by AnnetteThe 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... Read the full review.
Initially wonderful until...
reviewed on: 03/23/2014 by AnonymousBeautiful facility; the Alzheimer's Unit (Ruth's Garden) has very good activities and staff interaction. The nursing group is top rate. The food is delicious, although as in most places, some days... Read the full review.
We Found A Better Fit For The Family
reviewed on: 03/13/2017 by AnonymousThis 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.
