Compression dining is a common issue in senior living communities, where residents often line up well before mealtimes. This phenomenon can lead to long wait times and limited dining options for residents. To combat this, companies like Volante Senior Living and Aspenwood are implementing new strategies, such as restaurant-style dining and multiple dining venues. By offering more flexibility and variety in dining options, residents can enjoy more leisurely mealtimes and avoid long lines.
Restaurant-style dining requires restaurant-style staffing
One challenge in senior living dining is staffing, with traditional models leading to unnecessary worker overlap. Volante is piloting a more efficient staffing model that adjusts levels based on meal times and demand. By training staff to think like restaurant workers and continuously prepare for new diners, mealtimes have become more enjoyable and efficient for residents.
Dining venue remix
Aspenwood Co. is also tackling compression dining by offering all-day dining and creating multiple dining venues for residents. By providing a variety of dining experiences and spaces, residents have more flexibility in when and where they eat. This approach caters to both current and future residents, especially those seeking dining options that align with their desire for flexibility and choice.
