Dining Experience
Hidden Springs Caters to Gourmet Palates and Active Lifestyles
Let’s be honest. Food adds to our quality of life. A really good meal can be the highlight of our day, so it’s no surprise that the dining experience at a senior living community is one of the most important factors in attracting residents. When it comes to senior living dining and exceptional meals, Hidden Springs is as demanding as you are.
Committed to delivering a delicious experience at every meal, senior living dining is elevated to new levels of excellence at Hidden Springs. In fact, when seniors in the North Dallas area are looking for a community to live their best life possible, the senior living dining menus at Hidden Springs entice them with quality, selection and flavor.
We know that delicious food is certainly at the top of every person’s priority list. Mealtime is more than delicious, nutritious food; it’s an important part of our social health and well-being. At Hidden Springs, we are committed to providing a rich, satisfying dining experience at each and every meal.
You may be thinking, “Really? How good can retirement home food really be?” First of all, we don’t consider the meals artfully prepared in our kitchen by our own Executive Chef and talented culinary team “retirement home food,” or “Assisted Living food.” These are fine restaurant-style meals crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients, including prime beef and fresh, locally sourced fruits and vegetables, and graciously served in our dining room. Want a little taste of what we’re serving? Take a look at our sample menus.
We Welcome You to Dine at Our Table and Share More Than a Meal.
“What I like best about my job is hearing about residents’ memories of great meals served by their mothers, or family recipes from their heritage. I cherish these stories.” – Executive Chef
Dining Service FAQs
Q. Do meals cost extra?
A. The monthly fee for single occupancy includes Continental Breakfast every day and 30 meals per month.
Q. What is included in the continental breakfast?
A. Our complimentary Continental Breakfast is available every day of the week in the Las Boquillas restaurant. Residents enjoy a variety of fare, including assorted juices and coffee, seasonal fresh fruit, morning pastries and breads, including muffins and danish; yogurt and granola, breakfast cereal and the Chef’s featured hot breakfast special.
Q. How many meals are served per day?
A. At Hidden Springs, we serve a complimentary Continental Breakfast, plus full breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Q. Does Medicare cover my meals?
A. Medicare does not cover meals in Independent Living, Assisted Living or Memory Care. However, as stated above, the free continental breakfast and 30 meals per month are included in the single occupancy monthly fee.
Q. Can I have meals delivered to my apartment?
A. Yes. If you are unable to come to the dining room due to illness or other reason, you may order a meal and it will be delivered to your apartment.
Q. Can I make special requests?
A. Yes. It is our pleasure to create a dining experience that meets your needs and your preferences. We will do our very best to accommodate your requests. Additionally, we offer a variety of specialty menus designed to address food allergies, sensitivities, and lifestyles, including vegetarian, gluten-free, heart healthy, low fat, dairy-free and more. Simply speak with our Culinary Department and we’ll take care of the rest.
Q. Are there separate Independent Living and Assisted Living dining rooms?
A. Yes. Hidden Springs features a dedicated Independent Living dining room as well as an Assisted Living dining room. While the Independent Living and Assisted Living menus may differ from one another on any given day, the quality of ingredients and attention to detail and care when preparing the meals are the same, regardless of where you live within the community.
Q. Are the meals prepared fresh on site?
A. Yes. Unlike assisted living facilities, long-term care facilities or nursing homes that contract with a third party senior dining partner, Hidden Springs has its own culinary department led by an Executive Chef. This is a completely different culinary experience than the dining experience in nursing homes. As a rental retirement community, we are committed to enhancing our residents’ quality and enjoyment of life. As such, we do not compromise on the quality or integrity of the food we prepare and serve.
“This is the third senior living community for us – the food here is the best of all, especially the variety of salads and entrées.”
– Craig and Colleen, Residents
“The food is wonderful, and the chef is very responsive and flexible.”
– Cherie, Resident
“We like it here and feel spoiled and pampered! The food is very good with a great variety of entrées and alternatives.”
– Sandi and Phil, Residents
“The food has been very good with a lot of healthy items available to choose from.”
– King, Resident