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Taste,
nutrition, and choice are daily fare at each facility. A constant
goal in the preparation of meals is to enhance health as well as
enjoyment. All menus are developed and individualized by a
Registered Dietitian to ensure they meet each resident's
nutritional requirements. Fresh ingredients are always used to
insure quality in every meal.
A
resident's food preferences are gathered and input into a
computerized meal delivery system to make sure everyone receives
the items they like and request. Upon admission, a resident has a
nutritional assessment completed, which is then used to determine
appropriate diet and nutrition interventions for each specific
health problem. Residents are reassessed every three months to
make sure no new nutrition related problems have occurred.
Residents
order from a menu of entrees and a la carte selections prepared by
our professional kitchen staff. And of course, family members and
guests are always welcome to dine for a small charge.
We
also understand that dining involves more than food. It involves
creating an experience. It involves friendly, attentive service,
impeccably set tables and listening to residents' desires.
We
believe in rigorous, ongoing education and training - not just in
the art of dining services - but also in understanding the
changing needs of people as they grow older. We also believe the
best foods must be complemented by strong, careful management
controlling expenses so quality dining does not translate into
cost increases for our residents.
Residents
are encouraged to come to our dining rooms for their meals and
they are seated based on personal compatibility and the degree of
care needed. This helps promote their mobility as well as social
interactions with other people. Quite often, there are special
entertainment programs presented during dining hours for their
enjoyment and enabling a higher quality of life for them.
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