DESIGN FOR DINING
team members to Disney’s hospitality training school. That training is then passed down to dining associates so they can offer residents a true restaurant-style service. Sunshine Retirement Living operates its
All-Day Dining program a little differently. Dining rooms are open all day, but there are standard meal periods when full meals are served. Residents can get food between meals
by ordering from a separate “always- available” menu featuring six to eight items that associates can easily prepare in 5-10 minutes, such as soups, sandwiches, salads, or burgers. Those items are also available during mealtimes. All-Day Dining has been available in all Sunshine communities since the end of 2020. Of course, “all day” may mean different
things to different populations. At Merrill Gardens, most communities offer Anytime Dining from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. However, some urban communities have started to keep their dining rooms open later in the evening to accommodate local preferences. Merrill Gardens takes the opposite ap-
proach in its new Truewood brand middle- market communities. Dining services in those communities are limited to make senior living more affordable. “Our focus is on providing three nourishing meals a day in a flexible, relaxed, and comfortable way. We focus more on quality, and less on cus- tomization,” says Nick Olla, vice president, special projects.
GRAB & GO, TAKEOUT, ROOM SERVICE Take-out, grab & go and room service meals became a necessity during the pandemic and are likely to remain popular for the foreseeable future. The recently revamped on-campus
convenience market has been a big hit with residents of Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg, Md. where dining services are provided by Sodexo. The Shoppe was moved to a more central
location on campus and redesigned with a relaxed modern vibe. Offerings include salads, sandwiches, frozen entrees, bever- ages, and fresh produce. A seating area just outside the space provides a place to relax and eat.
Sunshineʼ s Park View Estates offers All-Day Dining and a choice of dining room or counter seating.
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