Most Commonly Asked Questions About Dietary Manager Online

DMO is a scalable, cloud-based dietary management system designed for long-term care, assisted living, CCRCs, hospitals, correctional facilities, adult day programs, and behavioral health or psychiatric centers. It enables corporate leaders, dietary managers, culinary teams, dietitians, speech therapists, nurses, and administrators to streamline and centralize menu planning, meal production, inventory control, purchasing, and regulatory compliance-whether overseeing a single location or an entire enterprise network.

Yes. Resident profiles-including allergies, diet restrictions, preferences, and textures-are linked to menu planning and tray production. This ensures accuracy, person-centered care, and regulatory compliance at scale across care levels (eg., independent living to skilled nursing).

Absolutely. DMO is designed for both individual communities and large enterprise groups.

It supports:

  • Standardized menu rollouts across regions
  • Role-based permissions and reporting
  • Centralized oversight of operations and compliance
  • Cross-facility meal tracking and resident dietary consistency

We strive to make transition and startup a quick and painless process. Our team in implementation will help get any data that you can provide to use in our system. We have the ability to upload a portion of patient information, as well as individuals, who can help speed up data entry in terms of menu and diet spreads.

Part of our commitment to your success is our unique “inventory rationalization” process. We set up your primary vendor, with all of your products and pricing as part of our package.

We stand behind a 60 day implementation guarantee. Through our partnership and our assistance, you will be up and running in 60 days.

Maintaining your data is even easier. Our system is designed with quick entry drop down inputs customized to your facility. This limits typing, which speeds up entry and insures accurate data.

As long as you can access the internet you can access our system. We feature tabbed browsing, and drop down selection input, which is optimized for mobile devices. We have designed an interface for quick menu selections for service point ordering- specifically for tablets and touch displays in rooms or units. With our system, it has never been easier to access your information, input patient data and preferences.

DMO provides:

  • Live Demos and Pilot Programs
  • Staff onboarding and refresher training
  • Virtual Software Walkthroughs and Guides
  • Monthly Webinars
  • Ongoing help desk and support
  • Optional services like recipe input, menu customization, and enterprise dashboard setup.

Dietary Flexibility: Supports complex diets. fluid restrictions, cultural preferences, and texture modifications.

Security: Includes safeguards for resident data with access controls.

Scalability & Pricing: Tiered packages available based on facility size and user count.

Audit Readiness: Digital documentation streamlines inspections and reduces compliance risk.

Learn how DMO’s intuitive workflows, built-in best practices, and centralized oversight empower less-experienced staff to operate effectively and confidently.

Absolutely. DMO is designed with user-friendly interfaces and simple, guided processes-no advanced tech skills required.

Explore how DMO supports regulatory compliance with built-in audit trails, standardized documentation, nutrient tracking, and menu validations aligned with industry standards.

DMO automates key foodservice functions to reduce manual work, errors, and waste.

Users Report:

  • Up to 20% reduction in food waste
  • 10-15%  improvement in labor efficiency
  • Lower food and labor costs
  • Enhanced survey readiness and compliance
  • Enables better Data flow across departments through enterprise-level dashboards and system integrations.

DMO offers flexible, scalable pricing tailored to your facility’s size, type, number of users, and chosen features. We’ve simplified our service structure to include both bundled packages and à la carte options, giving you the freedom to choose what works best. Whether you’re managing one location or a multi-site network, our pricing is designed to align with your operational goals and budget. Contact us to receive a custom quote or explore available plans.

DMO is the only platform that checks all the boxes for long-term care. behavioral health, corrections, and more. From menu planning and meal production to inventory, purchasing, compliance, and resident satisfaction-DMO brings it all together in one cloud-based system. No Need for multiple tools or workarounds-DMO is purpose built to meet the full spectrum of your dietary and operational needs.

  • Turnkey Resident Data Upload
  • Product Positioning
  • Transfer & Translate Management Info
  • EMR Data Transfer and Compliance Audit
  • Full Review of Menu, Diets, and Consistencies
  • Customization of the Menu to meet Resident Preferences
  • Major Vendor Integration

Yes. DMO offers seamless integration with key systems like PointClickCare (EMR) and procurement platforms such as US Foods, Premier, Sysco, FoodPro, Bertram Foods, and Gordons. Through API and interface support, DMO connects clinical and administrative functions-ensuring real-time data alignment, reducing errors, improving operational efficiency, and helping control costs.

DMO is a comprehensive, multi-solution platform built specifically for the senior care market. It includes:

  • Dietary Manager Online for centralized menu planning, compliance, and kitchen operations.
  • Point-of-Sale (POS) System to streamline meal ordering and track resident purchases.
  • MyDining Application to enhance the dining experience through personalized meal selections and resident engagement.

DMO is used by the food and nutrition team, including:

  • Dietary Managers: Oversee daily software use and menu implementation
  • Dietitians: Maintain clinical dietary profiles and oversee compliance
  • Dietary Aides: Assemble meals based on DMO-generated tray cards
  • Nursing Staff: Communicate diet order changes and intake concerns

You can request a live demo or trail via the “Request Demo” option on the site. That gives a hands-on exploration of features tailored to your facility type.