Senior Living Solutions
An operational approach
Rise to the challenges
Data shows that 87% of nursing homes are facing moderate to high staffing shortages, coupled with record lows in occupancy volumes in skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living facilities. Independent operators are faced with a serious financial hurdle. Investing in tools and technology that streamline workflows, consolidate systems and information, and increase staff efficiency allows operators to do more even during a staffing shortage.
Our senior living solutions portfolio of tools and processes is designed to help US Foods customers optimize efficiency and manage Per Resident Day (PRD) costs in their operations, while improving resident satisfaction. We have highly trained Menu Specialists who are registered dietitians and Business Solutions Specialists – experts in the industry with a total of more than 400 years of experience in foodservice. With tools that provide you access to the latest trends, technology and operational expertise, we help you solve key challenges.
Senior living approach solves key challenges and drives down PRD costs
With tools that provide you access to the latest trends, technology and operational expertise, we help you solve the following:
| Do you have mechanisms in place to control your PRD cost? |  |
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| Do you struggle to manage your foodservice operations with the staff you currently have? |  |
| Are your satisfaction results consistent across all communities? |  |
Our Business and Menu Solutions Specialists have years of foodservice experience, and are dedicated to helping foodservice operators leverage our tools and resources.
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Cost Management
Top challenges for
Senior Living operators:• 97% of operators cite managing food costs
• 78% of operators cite managing the annual operating budget
Is your dining services department over budget?
Do you have standardized menus, diets and recipes?
Do you have mechanisms in place to control your Per Resident Day (PRD) cost?
BluePrint® 360 is your solution! Learn more »
Do you have tools that alert you to what is driving variances in your foodservice operation?
Do you have an executive dashboard that provides trending purchases and PRD costs?
Trendview® 360 is your solution! Learn more »
Are your shopping lists standardized across the organization with system-approved substitutions?
Do all managers purchase from a standard order guide?
Do you identify alternative products in the event of a shortage that comply with established safety and nutritional standards?
Master List Management is your solution! Learn more »
Is there an area of your operation that you would like a set of fresh eyes to review?
ImpactTM is your solution!
Learn more »Learn more about how you can manage your cost.
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Labor Staffing
Top challenges for
Senior Living operators:• 83% cite improving employee retention
• 76% cite managing labor costs
Do you have consistent standard operating procedures to drive efficiency?
Do you have an automation process to free up labor?
Do you struggle to manage your foodservice operations with the staff you currently have?
BluePrint 360 is your solution!
Learn more »Do you have mechanisms in place to track PRD spend?
Do you have a system or process to analyze real-time PRD spend?
Trendview 360 is your solution! Learn more »
Can you view live inventory and future PO's with your ordering platform?
Do you have standardized recipes and production sheets?
Do you have a current sales rep that places your order and finds replacements?
Master List Management is your solution! Learn more »
How do you incorporate current food trends into your menus?
Does your dining services staff provide great service at mealtime?
Do you have labor and financial resources to deliver on satisfaction targets?
Impact is your solution! Learn more »
Learn more about how you can manage your labor staffing.
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Resident Satisfaction
Top challenges for
Senior Living operators:• 71% cite acquiring most affordable products
• 60% cite finding new uses for current products
Are your satisfaction results consistent across all communities?
Do you market and socialize your food program to attract residents?
Are you under pressure to improve satisfaction scores?
BluePrint 360 is your solution!
Learn more »Has satisfaction affected occupancy?
Do you know the products by location that are driving food and supply costs?
Do you have standard special events and catering menus for all communities?
Is there a directive to improve satisfaction without increasing PRD costs?
Trendview 360 is your solution! Learn more »
Does your menu reflect your market demographics?
Do your residents have a preference for sustainable and local sourcing?
How do you communicate product/menu changes with family members?
Master List Management is your solution! Learn more »
Do you have tools to improve resident satisfaction?
Impact is your solution! Learn more »
Learn more about how you can manage your resident satisfaction.
