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When construction issues created move-in delays for residents of Aberdeen Ridge, a PMMA life plan community in Colorado, the culinary team managed by Cura devised a way to stay connected with those residents while increasing their engagement with their soon-to-be home!

Cura’s passion for food and hospitality is felt by our patients…as well as our medical staff who view the cafe as a respite where they can recharge with a meal break. They feel loved, valued and heard through fresh food and personalized service. The heartwarming dining experiences, including “The Fan Favorite” features a regular customer’s

Partners in dining innovation…and connectivity! Cura and its partner Aberdeen Ridge, a new community for Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (PMMA) in Colorado Springs, CO, were proud to be showcased for their culinary talents in Food Service Director Magazine, a top publication in food service solutions! Congratulations on creating “engaging” and delicious culinary experiences for residents

Cura’s BRAIN Food Featured in the National Culinary Review…Learn how Cura’s American Culinary Federation Chef John Cramutola helps to support those who are memory impaired with real food such as this delicious pureed beef burgundy with noodles and vegetables. Prepared by our chefs, residents enjoy their meals this holiday season, and most importantly, can dine

Cura’s Senior Director of Marketing Jared Levin discusses how successful servery designs rely on layouts that enhance flexibility, handle high volume, provide accessibility and highlight aesthetics.  “For example, in acute care, the customer base that uses a servery includes hospital employees who need quick service, whereas senior living residents and university students are looking for

Dealing with our favorite topic…food! The Aging Today podcast recently featured Dr. Michael Williams, who is Cura’s Vice President of Nutrition and Wellness.  Michael shares how culinary and nutrition was his calling. “I was always interested in the effect that food has on us. After serving as a chef for many areas of hospitality including restaurants and hotels,

Cura’s Connections Memory Support Dining Program provides resources for engaging residents experiencing dementia, including its popular Conversation Starters used by Menno Haven Clinical Supervisor of Memory Care Homes Joseph Setaro II, LPN, CDP and Shawn Keilholtz, a Menno Haven memory home activities team member.  “When we use the Connections Conversation Starters during mealtime, it really

St. Francis Ministries in Tiffin, Ohio, announced a new dining partnership with Cura Hospitality.  The faith-based retirement community provides a full continuum of senior housing and healthcare services will now have an improved quality of life for its residents. Cura was selected for its high-quality food, culinary and hospitality expertise, as well as its ability

Food items that didn’t seem puree-able have now become part of the menu, thanks to the advances being made with Cura’s Puree Creations.  One of the chefs who has worked closely with Cura’s Puree Creations program is Corporate Executive Chef Jason Clark, who conducts training with different communities to boost the eating experience and nutrition

Cura’s Signature Connections Memory Support Dining Program offers Handcrafted Delights, an enriched snack program (replacing supplements) that increases intake and nutrition!  Pickering Manor (Newtown, PA) RN Barbara Kasper says “I actually look forward to giving residents the new drink now—and they really enjoy the snacks. They smell, look and taste good for the residents. All