Inside HRA’s Journey from Serving Conventional Cuisine to Running Senior Living Restaurants

Inside HRA’s Journey from Serving Conventional Cuisine to Running Senior Living Restaurants

Harbor Retirement Associates (HRA) has spent the last decade changing dining operations to focus on farm-fresh fare in an effort to better appeal to incoming older adults.

Vero Beach, Florida-based HRA is focusing on farm-to-table foods and scratch cooking in an effort to “disrupt” the way senior living operators feed and nourish residents while promoting more sustainable practices, according to Vice President of Hospitality Anthony Polito. The company’s philosophy is that residents of tomorrow desire a seamless, restaurant-quality experience instead of batch cooking and cafeteria-style meals.

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October 22, 2026

It’s the season of gratitude, and we’re serving up our thanks in a martini glass! On Friday, November 20, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., join HarborChase of Sarasota for Thanksgiving Dinner in a Martini Glass, a happy hour to say thank you for your partnership this year.