Featured in Direct Supply Procurement Services’ Article: How Brickyard Healthcare Is Balancing Quality Dining and Rising Food Costs

Brickyard Healthcare was recently featured in a Direct Supply Procurement Services article highlighting how senior living providers are balancing resident satisfaction, seasonal menu planning, and rising food costs across healthcare communities.

The article, titled “Spring Into Summer: Menu Strategies for Senior Living,” spotlighted insights from Brickyard Healthcare dietary leaders, including Genny Nowicki, Regional CDM Consultant, Shannon Grove, Senior Nutrition Director, and Lynn Craig, Regional Dietitian.

The feature discussed how senior living dining teams are:

• Building menus around resident favorites
• Incorporating seasonal and comfort-inspired meals
• Focusing on presentation and dining experience
• Using strategic ingredient swaps to help manage costs

Brickyard Healthcare also shared real examples of how thoughtful menu adjustments can support both quality and efficiency. While building its spring and summer menu offerings, the team incorporated several “smart swaps,” including replacing canned ravioli with frozen ravioli in a baked ravioli recipe and choosing applesauce cake with chocolate syrup instead of a heavier chocolate dessert option.

These small but intentional changes help reduce overall food costs while still delivering meals residents enjoy.

“Our partnership with DSPS has been very beneficial,” shared Shannon Grove, Senior Nutrition Director at Brickyard Healthcare. “Monthly review calls help us identify high-cost items and appropriate substitutes while keeping quality and nutritional content in mind.”

At Brickyard Healthcare, dining is about more than meals. Thoughtful nutrition planning, resident-centered menu development, and quality presentation all play an important role in supporting comfort, recovery, and overall resident experience across our skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities.

Read the full article from Direct Supply Procurement Services here:
https://www.directsupply.com