Culinary Services Group

JULY 25, 2024

Did you know that techniques for staffing your dining program in a senior living community differ from hiring in a dine-in restaurant? Why allow these gaps to fall on your shoulders and increase your workload, when you can hire quality staff (and a stellar food service management program partner) to help you?

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Culinary Services Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

But what about the other, more nuanced factors that are quietly shaping the future of healthcare – like sustainability? Sustainability in long-term care food service goes beyond figuring out how to “go green.” Food waste in senior living presents multiple challenges.

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Culinary Services Group

AUGUST 28, 2024

With all the potential challenges that older adults living independently can experience, it’s easy to assume that transitioning to senior living makes getting nutritious meals more accessible. This isn’t the only obstacle to providing residents with healthy, nutritious meals in senior living communities (SLCs).

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Culinary Services Group

APRIL 24, 2024

While seemingly brief and unimportant for senior living communities, food trends are essential to keeping up with the latest generation of older adults. By staying updated on what’s popular, these programs can ensure they serve food that residents love, keeping everyone happy.

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Culinary Services Group

MAY 22, 2024

Given these statistics, it’s clear that many senior living communities need to adjust their practices to align with potential residents’ new values and priorities. Living a healthy, more organic lifestyle is becoming more popular among seniors, meaning creating sustainable care communities for older adults is a new necessity.

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Culinary Services Group

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Our Empower Finger Foods program is one way we incorporate thoughtful considerations into our food service management plans, extending dining inclusivity to residents with memory impairments. The post 5 Senses, 1 Goal: Inclusive Dining for Memory Care Residents first appeared on Culinary Services Group.

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Culinary Services Group

MARCH 13, 2025

Especially in places like senior living and long-term care, they’re key to making sure everyone gets the right food. 2025 is all about building connections through food, so if youre missing these dietary health experts on your team, its an even better opportunity to expand your healthcare services.

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Culinary Services Group

JUNE 12, 2024

Since 2020, the food service industry hasn’t had it easy. If you’re like most senior living leadership staff, you’re feeling the pressure to increase your number, and fast. In 2023, we shared our best practices for retaining food service employees. Unfortunately, this is still the case.

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Culinary Services Group

JULY 10, 2024

Between finding the right living arrangement and ensuring they’ll have the appropriate number of social engagements (and everything in between), you have a lot to cover — including your dining program. What does your food service management program currently look like? Ready to learn more?

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Culinary Services Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In senior living, culture is at the forefront of everything. With Culinary Services Group, we provide the support you need to lead by example and create the inclusive, nutrition-focused culture that supports the health, identity, and well-being of your residents and staff.

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Culinary Services Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

has seen a 25% increase in overall food prices since the end of 2019. As the leader of a senior living community (SLC), we know you undoubtedly feel the burden of the price jump. Build Local Partnerships for Better Value Partnering with local vendors and farmers benefits your senior living community and surrounding areas.

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Culinary Services Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Regional Health partners with Culinary Services Group to provide new menus, healthier choices, and happier patients. Regional Health is partnering with food management company Culinary Services Group to provide innovative menus and freshly prepared meals while enhancing patient engagement and satisfaction.

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Culinary Services Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

According to data from AARP, most older adults 50+ (77%) want to age in place, which means staying in their homes rather than moving to a senior living community (SLC). Department of Health and Human Services, all older adults are at risk for poorer health outcomes – making it difficult for this to remain possible for many seniors.

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Culinary Services Group

JANUARY 29, 2025

This approach also embraces sustainability, which aligns with the holistic views of person-centered care and our philosophy of Food is Medicine at Culinary Services Group. Sustainable food management practices also dont just include green initiatives like reducing food waste and zero-waste cooking.

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Culinary Services Group

JANUARY 10, 2024

Here are three ways to create adaptive dining experiences and tips to help you achieve this in your senior living community. Why Low Vision Lunches Matters As a senior living community staff leader, you know how accessibility and inclusivity improve the resident experience for older adults.

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Culinary Services Group

MARCH 13, 2024

These benefits increase even more when you work in senior living and behavioral health care residential programs that require more nuanced nutritional care. RDs typically have a degree in nutrition science, meaning they receive training in food science, safety, and service. What is a Registered Dietitian?

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Culinary Services Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

With 70% of older adults (65+) requiring long-term care as they age, the need for senior living communities is only growing with time. At Culinary Services Group, we know that bringing awareness to supporting healthy long-term care options doesn’t stop on November 31st. November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month.

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Culinary Services Group

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Both are vital to providing quality long-term care, where culture, capabilities, and cost are all factors you must consider as you figure out what services to outsource and which ones you already have the resources to provide. How do you know when a dining services partner is right for you? first appeared on Culinary Services Group.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

These approaches also help in preventing food waste and assist residents in developing a more positive relationship with food, contributing to a healthier and more enjoyable dining experience in a healthcare setting. Start Perfecting Your Plating with Culinary Services Group Are you ready to start perfecting your plating?

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Culinary Services Group

MARCH 27, 2024

Food Safety Policies and Procedures Following the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) F-tag guidelines is no easy challenge. While this is for senior living and long-term care facilities, many of the same guidelines are used for providing nutrition care in other settings.

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Culinary Services Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

At Culinary Services Group, we take both of those things seriously. Our culinary philosophy is based on providing person-centered care, where we focus on giving residents a meal plan that works with their needs and preferences – not one that forces them to eat boring, bland, or bad food.

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Culinary Services Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

At Culinary Services Group, we believe a pleasant communal space is essential to the dining experience, so that’s why we include this seating style in our plans. Another element we incorporate into the communities we serve involves one of our Culinary Promise: to create a culture of trust.

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JULY 12, 2023

Brush up on your F-Tag knowledge with this overview of some of the most common food and nutrition tags and how Culinary Services Group can help you avoid them. F-812 – Procuring, Storing, Serving, Prepping, and Sanitizing Let’s get started by looking at the fundamentals of food safety. Are they served safely?

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Culinary Services Group

MAY 24, 2023

The senior population is only growing and diversifying more with each year. Because of that, senior living communities must be ready to accommodate the needs of a larger, more diverse variety of seniors. Offering a wide range of culinary dishes.

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Culinary Services Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Because this type of care emphasizes the entire well-being of an individual, senior living staff are also encouraged to practice empathy and compassion for the residents they work with. As we redefine what person-centered care means, specifically for the senior population, we must also consider the holistic implications.

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Culinary Services Group

APRIL 19, 2023

Many take advantage of congregate care programs to provide seniors with a convenient meal delivery service at their homes or senior centers. At Culinary Services Group, we love working with these types of organizations. All seniors should be able to have a healthy diet, no matter where they are.

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Culinary Services Group

OCTOBER 22, 2024

At least two out of five of the surveyed staff are weighing their options—do they leave the hospitality industry and pursue other options or continue to develop their food service careers? In today’s working climate for hospitality, specifically food service, many businesses still struggle to retain and hire the needed staff.

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Culinary Services Group

MARCH 27, 2025

In December of 2024, we predicted three nutrition-focused things that senior living and health organizations would focus on: personalized dining plans, increased resident involvement, and memorable table experiences. Polyphenol-rich foods, such as berries and green tea, also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

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Culinary Services Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Senior living communities are places where older adults can comfortably and enjoyably spend their retirement years. 5 Reasons to Encourage Socializing in Senior Dining Lets look at five reasons why you should encourage social dining in your senior living community. It boosts mental health.

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