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transparent dining

How Transparency Builds Trust in Senior Living Communities

Most seniors in senior living communities are searching for a dining program that supports their independence, not just a place to eat. As communities evolve to meet these expectations, one critical factor is gaining momentum:…

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Longevity

How Senior Living Communities Can Support Longer, Healthier Lives 

In senior living communities, meals are more than just nourishment; they’re a daily opportunity to improve residents’ quality of life and longevity. With the right dietary principles and culinary creativity, communities can help residents live…

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senior dining expectations

What Today’s Senior Living Residents Expect from Their Dining Program

In today’s senior living communities, dining has evolved far beyond mere sustenance. Residents now seek experiences that mirror the flexibility, personalization, and quality they’ve enjoyed throughout their lives. Understanding these expectations is crucial for communities…

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senior living

Edgewater Voted Favorite Senior Living Community  

We’re happy to share some exciting news from one of our long-standing customers: Edgewater, a Wesley Life community, has been voted Favorite Senior Living Establishment in West Des Moines in Iowa Living Magazine’s February 2025…

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senior dining

A Senior Dining Story, Part 3: Thriving at Paradise Palms

Now that FullCount is up and running, dining at Paradise Palms has never been busier-or livelier. Jason’s dining room now operates as smooth as butter, seamlessly managing reservations, tracking resident preferences, and keeping service running…

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menu management

Better Dining, Happier Residents at Paradise Palms

This is Part 2 of “A Senior Dining Story” – a series based off fictional events that help better demonstrate the pain points of any senior living dining operation. While the story is fabricated, the…

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senior living dining

Paradise Palms: A Senior Dining Success Story

“A Senior Dining Story” is a series based off fictional events that help better demonstrate the pain points of any senior living dining operation. While the story is fabricated, the practicality of our tools is…

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Order Taking in Senior Living

Order Taking in Senior Living

The landscape of order taking in senior living dining has come a long way. From pen-and-paper to digital efficiencies that elevate both resident satisfaction and staff productivity. While the goal of delivering a high-quality, personalized…

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dining management

Streamline Dining Management from Order-Taking to Invoicing

In senior living communities, managing dining services efficiently is essential to keeping operations smooth and residents satisfied. However, relying on manual processes-like paper-based orders, disjointed tracking of preferences, and tedious invoicing-can create costly bottlenecks. Errors,…

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how to calculate food costs

How to Calculate Food Costs to Maximize Profits

Calculating food costs goes beyond numbers; it’s about making smart decisions that impact your dining services, resident satisfaction, and overall financial health. In senior living, where dining is a key aspect of care, understanding food…

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