Seattle life plan community shifts from communal dining to food court model
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Seattle-based nonprofit life plan community Bayview — like many other seniors housing operators — quickly went from vibrant hustling and bustling dining rooms to delivering meals to residents’ apartments. But with no clear end to the pandemic in sight, Bayview’s CEO, Nancy Weinbeck, challenged the community – both residents and staff – to find innovative and creative ways to bring back some social elements of the dining experience while also keeping residents safe.