Dining at The Alton

Good Food. Meaningful Moments.

Enjoy quality, thoughtfully prepared meals served with warm and attentive service in a comfortable, welcoming environment that feels just like home. Each dining experience is designed to encourage connection, comfort, and everyday enjoyment.

A Social Dining Experience

Food Brings Us Together.

At The Alton, dining is more than nutrition—it is a time for laughter, connection, and comfort. Our culinary team prepares delicious, home-cooked meals served restaurant-style in our inviting dining room, where residents can share stories and enjoy good company.

The food is prepared in an attractive way and tastes very good. I truly love the friendly and kind staff.

John Snow

Everyday Dining

Fresh Choices, Served with Care

3 Chef-Prepared Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily using fresh ingredients and favorite traditional recipes.

Daily Variety

Featured daily specials are complemented by a selection of familiar à la carte favorites.

Snacks & Beverages

Nutritious snacks, coffee, tea, and hydration stations are available throughout the day.

Personalized Nutrition

Thoughtful Dining for Individual Needs

Our dining team understands the unique dining challenges memory care residents may experience. We provide individualized support and carefully prepared meals that meet residents’ nutritional and medical needs while protecting their comfort, independence, and dignity.

Sample Weekly Menu

A Taste of the Week

Breakfast

Pancakes

Scrambled eggs

Sausage

Fruit

Lunch

Roasted pork loin

Mashed potatoes with gravy

Seasoned vegetables

Chocolate Surprise

Supper

Cheeseburger

French fries

Fixings

Chef’s dessert

Breakfast

Cinnamon streusel muffin

Boiled egg

Fruit

Lunch

Baked chicken

Seasoned potatoes

Sautéed vegetables

Marble cake

Supper

Turkey wild rice soup

Dinner biscuit

Boston cream pie

Breakfast

Scrambled eggs

Bacon

Toast

Fruit

Lunch

Meatball sub

Sweet potato fries

Coleslaw

Ice cream sandwich

Supper

Pulled pork sandwich

Potato salad

Strawberry pretzel pie

Breakfast

Croissant breakfast sandwich

Oatmeal

Fruit

Lunch

Beef tips with gravy

Egg noodles

Green beans

Brownie

Supper

Beef tacos

Lettuce, tomatoes, and salsa

Yellow rice

Tres leches cake

Breakfast

Western omelet

Toast

Fruit

Lunch

Teriyaki Stir Fry with Chicken

Jasmine rice

Egg roll

Orange Dream Cake

Supper

Tater Tot Hotdish

Dinner roll

Ice cream sundae

Something Else in Mind?

In addition to our featured daily specials, residents can choose from a selection of familiar favorites that are always available.

Beverages Include: Water, milk, coffee, and assorted juices.

Testimonials

Trusted by St. Paul Families

My mother could not tell me about her day any more. The team started sending me small notes about what she had done, and that gave me back something I thought was gone.

Kathleen R.

Daughter of Resident

Dad was leaving the house at night before he came here. He has not had one of those nights since. I sleep now too.

Doug M.

Son of Resident

I come at lunch most days. The staff know my wife's chair, know she likes the window, and know she will eat if someone sits with her. Nobody had to be told twice.

Wendell B.

Husband of Resident

They asked what my mother did for a living before they asked anything about her diagnosis. She was a school nurse for thirty years. They still talk to her about it.

Marcy T.

Daughter of Resident

My aunt has no children, so everything came to me. Someone here calls me when something changes rather than leaving it for me to notice at the next visit.

Jeanine P.

Niece of Resident

The Alton Memory Care

Our experienced team takes a proactive, whole-person approach to health and wellness, so families can feel at ease.

Contact our team to arrange a personal tour and experience The Alton community firsthand.