Horizon House offers a variety of dining options for seniors
The retirement community hosts themed dinners and holiday celebrations with various cuisines. Sponsored by Horizon House.
Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Horizon House provides independent and assisted living and a memory care program.
“It’s a community for people to retire in, and they really seem to enjoy it,” said Barry McAlister, Horizon House dining services director.
The retirement community has a team of executive chefs, sous chefs, servers, cooks, and a registered dietitian. This team manages a table-service restaurant and a casual bistro, caters events, and provides assisted living residents with three meals a day.
The dining services team provides a wide variety of options for various cultures and personalities. Residents can choose from an extensive menu with soups, sandwiches, various entrees, healthier choice buffets, and plant-based options.
“The registered dietician works on science a lot with them and the reasons why things are good for you,” McAlister said.
Horizon House hosts themed dinners every month and celebrates holidays and special occasions with elaborate displays and food to match. The patios are a popular option when the weather is nice.
Though Horizon House has been affected by some staffing and supply shortages, communication has been key with residents.
“We do a lot of prior planning and provide communication to residents about product shortages,” McAlister said.
Horizon House promotes an active and engaged culture, and it’s a welcoming place to live and work.
“It’s the whole team here, whether it be dining services or everywhere else, it’s one of the reasons I came here,” McAlister said. “My own personal experience with my own grandparents really changed my perception about what these places are. It really is about community and family.”
To learn more, visit the Horizon House website.
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