Why Choose Grove Menus?

Menus
Menus are written to control food costs and we track them very closely. We understand how to make menus cost effective with seasonal favorites and less expensive choices with equivalent nutrient values. (view screenshots)

Shopping List
We provide a list of items that gives exact amounts of foods needed for the week, adjusted for the recipes chosen and number of residents. You check the items you need and the system produces a shopping list to take to the store, reducing impulse buying. (view screenshots)

PPD (Price Per Resident/Day)
The program gives an estimated cost per serving for each recipe, and then gives an estimated total for each meal and each day, helping you stay within your food budget. (view screenshots)

Menus
Once menu choices are determined, simply click a button and a clean menu prints out showing your daily or weekly selections. Send us your logo and it will show on the menus. (view screenshots)

Recipes
The recipes scale to your resident count or number of desired servings so you know exactly how much to make, taking out all the guesswork. Each recipe shows specific instructions on how to alter the recipes for therapeutic diets. (view screenshots)

Shopping List
A shopping list automatically adjusts as you switch menu items or resident count. (view screenshots)

Prep/Pull Sheet
Some facilities have night crews that help out with the cooking. This sheet gives specific directions of what can be done to help meal preparation run more smoothly. (view screenshots)

Diet Extensions
We provide a spreadsheet showing diet extensions for each menu item for the day, helping your staff adjust correctly for doctor’s diet orders. We can customize the diets you’d like showing on your extension spreadsheet. (view screenshots)

Experience
We have been writing menus for assisted living facilities of all kinds for over 20 years. We know what works and what doesn’t work for your residents.

Recipe Database
We are very picky about the recipes we use because the success of your menu begins with a good recipe. Many of our users send us tried and true recipes that their residents love so our database keeps growing. Our database has been through numerous refinements as we track how well recipes do in various types of homes. (view screenshots)

Editing the Menu
You know your residents and regional preferences better than we do. That is why we give you the ability to easily make changes to the menu. You have the option to switch out any menu item, with controlled choices that allow you to retain the dietitian’s signature and meet state regulations. (view screenshots)

Seasonal Menu
We change your menu with each season ensuring that your menus are fresh and new for your resident’s enjoyment.

Menus
Menus are written to control food costs and we track them very closely. Production numbers can be adjusted per recipe. We understand how to make menus cost effective by offering outlets for leftovers and seasonal features. (view screenshots)

Ordering List
We provide a list of items that gives exact amounts of foods needed for the week, adjusted for the recipes chosen and production amount put in for each recipe. This allows for an easier and more efficient ordering process. (view screenshots)

PPD/CPD
The program gives an estimated cost per serving for each recipe, and then gives an estimated total for each meal and each day, helping you stay within your food budget. (view screenshots)

Menus
Once menu choices are determined, simply click a button and a clean menu prints out showing your daily or weekly selections. Send us your logo and it will show on the menus. (view screenshots)

Recipes
The recipes scale to your resident count or number of desired servings so you know exactly how much to produce. No more guesswork. Each recipe shows specific instructions on how to alter the recipes for therapeutic diets. (view screenshots)

Ordering List
An ordering list automatically adjusts as you switch menu items, add alternate entrees and/or change production or resident count. (view screenshots)

Diet Extensions
We provide a spreadsheet showing diet extensions for each menu item for the day, helping your staff adjust correctly for doctor’s diet orders. We can customize the diets you’d like showing on your extension spreadsheet. (view screenshots)

Trayline Cards
For those nursing home facilities needing tray cards, we provided a printable tray card system that integrates with the menu.

Prep/Pull Sheet
The Prep/Pull Sheet adjusts as you change menu items. We remind you what meats to be pulled, and which items to prepare the day before production. We help you stay organized and efficient. (view screenshots)

Experience
We have been writing menus for assisted living facilities of all kinds for over 20 years. We know what works and what doesn’t work for your residents.

Recipe Database
We are very picky about the recipes we use because the success of your menu begins with a good recipe. Many of our users send us tried and true recipes that their residents love so our database keeps growing. Our database has been through numerous refinements as we track how well recipes do in various types of homes.

Editing the Menu
You know your residents and regional preferences better than we do. That is why we give you the ability to easily make changes to the menu. Since the menus are web based, we can make changes to them in real time, if you want something changed/added to the menus, we can accommodate that change. We work very closely with our clients to make sure the menu is exactly what they need. (view screenshots)

Seasonal Menu
We change your menu with each season ensuring that your menus are fresh and new for your resident’s enjoyment.

Menus
Menus are written to control food costs and we track them very closely. Production numbers can be adjusted per recipe. We understand how to make menus cost effective by offering outlets for leftovers and seasonal features along with choices for less expensive items with equivalent nutrient values. (view screenshots)

Ordering List
We provide a list of items that gives exact amounts of foods needed for the week, adjusted for the recipes chosen and production amount put in for each recipe. This allows for an easier and more efficient ordering process. (view screenshots)

Price List/UPC Codes
Food Item Codes (SUPC or UPC) can be uploaded with your price list which transfers to your ordering list allowing you to control the product and consequently the price.

PPD/CPD
The program gives an estimated cost per serving for each recipe, and then gives an estimated total for each meal and each day, helping you stay within your food budget. (view screenshots)

Menus
Once menu choices are determined, simply click a button and a clean menu prints out showing your daily or weekly selections. Send us your logo and it will show on the menus. (view screenshots)

Recipes
The recipes scale to your resident count or number of desired servings so you know exactly how much to produce, taking out all the guesswork. Upon request, we offer a feature that allows you to scale the recipe to 3 different production amounts. Each recipe shows specific instructions on how to alter the recipes for therapeutic diets. (view screenshots)

Ordering List
An ordering list automatically adjusts as you switch menu items, add alternate entrees and/or change production or resident count. Upon request, ordering lists show UPC/SUPC code showing exactly which product to order. (view screenshots)

Diet Extensions
We provide a spreadsheet showing diet extensions for each menu item for the day, helping your staff adjust correctly for doctor’s diet orders. We can customize the diets you’d like showing on your extension spreadsheet. (view screenshots)

Trayline Cards
For those nursing home facilities needing tray cards, we provided a printable tray card system that integrates with the menu.

Prep/Pull Sheet
The Prep/Pull Sheet adjusts as you change menu items. We remind you what meats to be pulled, and which items to prepare the day before production. We help you stay organized and efficient. (view screenshots)

Experience
We have been writing menus for assisted living facilities of all kinds for over 20 years. We know what works and what doesn’t work for your residents.

Recipe Database
We are very picky about the recipes we use because the success of your menu begins with a good recipe. Many of our users send us tried and true recipes that their residents love so our database keeps growing. Our database has been through numerous refinements as we track how well recipes do in various types of homes.

Editing the Menu
You know your residents and regional preferences better than we do. That is why we give you the ability to easily make changes to the menu. Since the menus are web based, we can make changes to them in real time, if you want something changed/added to the menus, we can accommodate that change. We work very closely with our clients to make sure the menu is exactly what they need. (view screenshots)

Seasonal Menu
We change your menu with each season ensuring that your menus are fresh and new for your resident’s enjoyment.