Commonwealth Senior Living Brings Farm-to-Table Freshness and Engagement
For Commonwealth Senior Living, mealtime is more than nutrition—it’s about community, creativity, and comfort. Across 35 communities in six states, the dining teams focus on scratch cooking, crafting everything in-house from fresh-baked breads to handcrafted desserts.
Their farm-to-table commitment is equally strong. In Virginia alone, Commonwealth partners with 47 farms to source up to 85% of produce locally in season, while initiatives like Today from the Bay deliver freshly caught fish from Chesapeake Bay and Great Lakes fisheries within 24–48 hours.
To extend freshness year-round, Commonwealth introduced Babylon Micro-Farms’ hydroponic systems in 28 communities. Residents take part in the process—choosing seeds, naming rows, and harvesting leafy greens, herbs, and edible flowers. These engaging micro-farm programs have earned national recognition for innovation and resident involvement.
With regional menu flexibility, quarterly plate presentation contests, and farmers’ market collaborations, Commonwealth reimagines senior dining as restaurant-quality food infused with pride, tradition, and creativity.
Read the full article in FoodService Director
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