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  • Egg-sential Choices: Navigating the Egg Shortage Crunch!

    The avian flu outbreak is making it harder to produce eggs, which has led to higher prices and shortages of eggs and egg-based products. Unfortunately, this situation may continue as more poultry flocks are affected. But here’s some good news: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says there are no food safety concerns related to…

  • Pride in Foodservice Week – 2025

    Please join us in giving a heartfelt thanks to all members of the foodservice and nutrition teams that make such an impact in the lives of seniors.

  • TableSide Update – February 3

    Tableside Update – Launches February 3rd As we continue to enhance the TableSide Platform, we wanted to send you advanced notice of a scheduled update to the system. On February 3, the TableSide platform URL will change to https://tableside.diningmanager.com. Please be prepared to bookmark this new link on or before February 3. Your login screen will…

  • Top Ten Tips for Survey Readiness

    1. Be prepared to show your team’s credentials (RD, CDM, CFPP) 2. Address infection control 3. Gather survey materials for Food and Nutrition Services department (i.e. emergency water and food checklist, current menu, meal time schedules, resident list with diet order) 4. Have written staff competencies and skills checklists 5. Implement mock surveys 6. Ensure…

  • Kind Dining Tip: Daily Thoughtfulness

    Is thoughtfulness part of your serving staff’s daily routine? Making residents feel at home is the best possible bit of thoughtfulness your team can offer. Giving a friendly greeting and a few words of welcome when a resident arrives in the dining room is a small kindness that has huge and happy results. It is…

  • DiningRD Expands National Presence

    DiningRD, a leading provider of innovative foodservice software and consulting services for senior living communities, proudly announces the acquisition of Crandall Corporate Dietitians, a distinguished industry leader based in Mesa, AZ. This strategic acquisition strengthens DiningRD’s mission to expand its national presence and elevate its comprehensive service offerings, positioning the company as the premier partner…

  • DiningRD named 2024 Inc. 5000 Honoree

    DiningRD named to the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 2024! DiningRD, a leading provider of software and nutrition consulting services for senior living communities, is proud to announce its inclusion in the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for 2024. This annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America places DiningRD among…

  • Employee Spotlight – Core Values

    At DiningRD, we stive to live our core values every day. Some of our team members go above and beyond! We want to recognize their dedication to Nurturing Joy Through Food.

  • Tell CMS Nutrition Care Matters

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is considering removing malnutrition and tube feeding from reimbursed care in under the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM). One of the greatest perils our elders face is maintaining nutritional health. Peer-reviewed research has shown time and time again that without adequate nutrition individuals do not recover from…

  • Six Truths for Success You Cannot Ignore

    Are your residents getting the quality service and care they deserve? Unsure? Come see how Kind Dining® Training can turn dining room servers into your company’s biggest asset. Are you making the most of your mealtimes and food and nutrition department? Mealtimes are the highlight of your residents’ day. They market your community, yet, most…