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On 2/22/2014 ivey said:

My mother lived in a beautiful, new assisted living facility in the late 90's. The staff was pretty good. The food was terrible. I know they were trying to cut corners there, but the cook did not care. Of course it's going to show up in any facility depending on the employees. Same goes with care and management.

An example--mom ate in her room one evening because she wasn't feeling well. So they brought her microwave pizza and a slice of watermelon. Some evenings it would be some chicken noodle soup and a small bowl of lettuce. But they could sure embellish it on the printed menu. I finally took the issue up clear to the regional manager, and he, of course, had some lame excuse that these menus were written by a licensed dietitian. Yes, they were, but they were cooked by someone who didn't care.

A lot of assisted living places seem to offer a full breakfast, a hot meat-and-veggies meal at noon, and a lighter soup-and-sandwich or soup-and-salad meal in the evening. Many seniors don't want or need three big meals a day. Of course, the quality, flavor, and nutritional value of the food are always important and something to check out before you choose a facility and during your family member's stay.