Menu approval services
for assisted living facilities
Provide balanced, nourishing meals your residents will love
Supports resident health
Our dietitians carefully review your menus to ensure meals and snacks provide the right balance of macro- and micronutrients. This helps support the overall health, energy, and well-being of your residents, many of whom may have unique dietary needs. You can feel confident that your residents are receiving nutritious and satisfying meals every day.
Meets state requirements
We make sure your menu aligns with the Maryland DHMH Diet Manual for Long-Term Care Residents and all applicable COMAR regulations. This includes everything from portion sizes and meal frequency to nutrient standards and therapeutic diet guidelines.
Keeps you in compliance
Staying compliant is about more than just checking boxes—it protects your licensure and your reputation. Our team helps prevent costly setbacks, delays, or penalties by ensuring your menus are fully compliant before submission.
Why menu
approval
matters
The Maryland Code of Regulations (COMAR) requires all assisted living facilities to have a 4-week menu cycle approved by a licensed and registered dietitian or nutritionist for both initial licensure and renewal.
This ensures that your menus meet the daily nutritional needs of residents while staying compliant with state guidelines. Failing to meet these requirements can cause unnecessary delays in licensure and create stress for facility operators.
Our Maryland licensed dietitians can help you ensure that your menu meets all the requirements needed for licensure approval!
Our simple menu approval process
Starting from scratch? We can also help you design a compliant 4-week menu cycle tailored to your residents’ preferences and dietary needs.
Menu review
Submit your menu to our team for review. We can also help you draft a new menu.
Dietitian approval
A licensed dietitian will check compliance with COMAR and nutritional adequacy.
Final documentation
You’ll receive signed approval documentation required for licensure or renewal.
Ready to have your menu dietitian-approved?
Whether you’re renewing your facility license or creating a new menu from scratch, our team of Maryland-licensed dietitians is here to guide you every step of the way.
We understand how important it is for assisted living facilities to balance compliance with resident satisfaction, and we take pride in making the process easier for you.
From reviewing your current menu to developing a new four-week cycle that meets COMAR standards, we provide the expertise and attention to detail you need.
With our support, you can feel confident knowing your menus not only meet state requirements but also nourish and delight your residents.
Frequently asked questions
Who requires menu approval in Maryland?
All assisted living facilities are required by COMAR to have menus reviewed and approved by a licensed dietitian or nutritionist.
How long does the approval process take?
Turnaround time typically ranges from 1–2 weeks, depending on the complexity of your menu and the number of revisions needed.
Do you only serve Maryland facilities?
Yes, at this time we provide menu approval services exclusively for Maryland assisted living facilities.
Can you help if I don't have a menu yet?
Absolutely. We can create a compliant 4-week cycle menu from scratch, tailored to your residents’ needs.