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Dining Program

Fresh breakfast croissant sandwich with scrambled eggs, bacon, and lettuce served with a glass of orange juice. Perfect for seniors enjoying healthy, hearty morning meals at Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria, MN.

Dining Program

At your service. Our residents enjoy classic and home-cooked meals prepared by our talented culinary team. All meals are served restaurant-style and offer choices from our daily specials or Everyday Menu. Our residents’ dining experience is very important to us.

Diverse Talent

Our talented Culinary Managers come from a variety of different backgrounds in work and life experiences which help make our meals stand a step above the rest.

Fresh vegetables being chopped in a professional kitchen, emphasizing healthy meal preparation at Vista Prairie senior living community in Alexandria, MN.
Senior living community residents enjoying a social meal at Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria, MN, showcasing vibrant senior amenities and a welcoming atmosphere.

The Dining Experience

Our dining experience is the cherry-on-top of the delicious, cooked-with-love meals and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our knowledgeable, friendly dining staff make you feel at home with our restaurant-style dining.

Resident-focused Menus

Our menus are crafted uniquely based off the suggestions, needs, and wants from the residents in our community. At each community, we host a monthly Culinary Club with our Culinary Manager so the residents can share menu ideas, suggestions, and try new recipes prepared by the Culinary Manager.

Juicy meatballs on a plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce, served with grated cheese and fresh herbs, highlighting delicious senior-friendly comfort food at Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds.
Delicious cinnamon raisin pastries with coffee on a white plate and marble surface.

Dietary Considerations

For residents with specific dietary needs, our team can offer specialized menus with texture-modified diets. Our meals are also low-sodium, made often with whole grains and fresh heart-healthy ingredients to ensure individualized nutrition needs are met.

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