Senior Housing News September 13, 2024
Farm-to-table fare in on-site restaurants is just one of the ways that operator Harbor Retirement Associates (HRA) is seeking to “disrupt the market” for senior living.
The Vero Beach, Florida-based company has touted serving farm-to-table fare on the menu at its 20 communities in 8 states. The company’s chefs use fruits, vegetables and herbs culled from farms and onsite community gardens to create fare for residents including crispy flatbreads and fresh pasta.
The operator is sourcing the fresh fare both from connections it has with local farmers and food producers and the Produce Alliance, which has a national network of similar relationships. HRA’s farmer connections currently range from an Amish creamery to a global coffee producer that partners with...