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Outsource To Help Your Community Combat Staffing Shortages
Today, more than 90% of nursing homes are understaffed — is your one of them? If your community is in a rural area, you’re definitely feeling the effects of the current staffing shortage. Rural areas have the challenge of finding enough qualified staff to fill all the...
Scratch Cooking At South River Healthcare Center
South River Healthcare Center partners with Culinary Services Group to provide dining services for skilled nursing and rehab residents. Edgewater, MD – Residents at South River Healthcare Center will soon enjoy scratch cooking and enhanced dining services thanks to a...
Managing Dysphagia in Long-Term Care
Dysphagia affects about 50% of long-term care patients and can lead to an increased risk of dehydration and malnutrition. So, what is Dysphagia? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines Dysphagia as “a swallowing disorder that may be due to...
Apple Cider Slush
Hooray for apples! Apple season is officially here and apple cider is going to be popping up on shelves and farmers markets everywhere. Apple cider contains polyphenols, which are compounds in plants that act as antioxidants. They can help the body to fight against...
The Problem With Supplements in Senior Living Communities
If you’re about to sit down for a meal, what would you rather have? Buttery pancakes, fluffy mashed potatoes with gravy, and ice cream with chocolate sauce, or a canned supplement shake? Probably the first option, right? Many senior living communities choose to tackle...
The Benefits of Liberalized Diets
In 2018, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics took an official stance supporting liberalized diets for seniors in long-term care facilities. They reasoned that liberalized diets would enhance residents’ quality of life and their nutritional status. A liberalized...
Raising the Bar for Meals at the Child & Family Healing Center
United Methodist Family Services Partners with Culinary Services Group to provide meal service at the nonprofit’s new state-of-the-art residential treatment center. Richmond, VA – Youth at United Methodist Family Services (UMFS) who reside at the Child & Family...
Greek-Inspired Yogurt Dip
It's officially National Wellness Month, which means it's time to focus on your health! Whether it’s drinking more water, exercising, getting outside, practicing meditation, stretching, or just slowing down, it’s important to incorporate wellness into your life each...
How Healthcare Communities Can Manage Rising Food Costs
If you work in food service, you’ve probably thought that food seems a little more expensive lately, and you’re right. According to the USDA’s Food Price Outlook for 2021, grocery store/supermarket food purchases prices have increased 1.4 percent and restaurant prices...
Food Safety 101: Creating Allergy Friendly Menus at Your Senior Living Community
About 10.8% of adults in the United States have food allergies, which means it’s likely that some residents in your healthcare community have a food allergy or intolerance. Ensuring that your dining program can accommodate these residents is essential. The Centers...
Maryland-based Culinary Services Group Poised For Rapid Growth in 2021
The company is preparing to hire at all levels throughout its east coast footprint. Westminster, MD - According to industry reports food service revenues shrank 25.7% in 2020 alone. Across the country, restaurants and other food service operators are facing staffing...
Chef’s Choice: Jerk Chicken
July is Culinary Arts Month and we'll be celebrating all the talented chefs that are part of the CSG community all month long. Our Director of Culinary chose this month's recipe, a savory and delicious jerk chicken. He says, "I know it's a lot of ingredients but it's...















