Best Meal Delivery Services for Seniors

CookUnity offers a unique, direct-from-the-chef meal experience to make dinner effortless. It’s ideal for seniors with a palate to appreciate dishes from local chefs. Meals are balanced and well-seasoned, with menu options that range from vegan burgers to beef bulgogi ramen and lemon rosemary chicken. The menu rotates weekly, so there’s always something new and interesting to try.

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• 4 meals per week: $13.59
• 6 meals per week: $12.29
• 8 meals per week: $11.69
• 12 meals per week: $11.19
• 16 meals per week: $11.09

• Coconut lime hanger steak
• Carnitas street tacos
• Butternut squash ravioli
• Chili roasted shrimp
  

The dietitian-designed meals at Mom's Meals are created to meet the nutrition requirements of older people. Besides common dietary needs like low-sodium meals for those with heart conditions or low-sugar meals for diabetics, there are meals for people battling cancer, recovering from surgery, on dialysis, or having difficulty swallowing. All meals are prepared fresh and only require reheating. The company’s proprietary packaging keeps the food fresh in the refrigerator for up to 14 days.

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• 10 meals for $79.90
• 14 meals for $111.86
• 21 meals for $167.79
• Renal-friendly, puréed, and gluten-free meals are available at $8.99 per meal.

• Curry vegetables with pineapple and brown rice, string cheese, and vanilla pudding
• Cheeseburger and seasoned mixed vegetables, whole wheat bun, and orange
• Chicken and stir fry vegetables with teriyaki sauce, white rice, and applesauce
• Sweet and sour chicken with stir fry vegetables and white rice, grape juice, and ginger spice cookie
• BBQ chicken with potato medley, seasoned green beans, and applesauce
• Beef goulash over whole wheat pasta, seasoned carrots, and orange
• Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy, potatoes, seasoned vegetables, whole wheat dinner roll, and gelatin
• Mushroom risotto and seasoned peas and carrots, whole wheat roll, and grape juice
• Korean-style BBQ meatballs with white rice, seasoned broccoli, and ginger spice cookie
• Creamy macaroni and cheese and seasoned vegetables, mandarin orange cup, and blueberry applesauce
  

Magic Kitchen’s flash-frozen two- and four-serving a la carte options are ideal for those who enjoy eating the same dish together, with dozens of entrées, soup, side dishes, and desserts to choose from. On the flip side, people who don’t want to make compromises will love Magic Kitchen’s complete meal lineup, with single portions of an entrée and side dishes all in one tray. There are meal plans for a wide range of dietary needs, from dairy-free to kidney disease, and they’re all designed by dietitians.

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Magic Kitchen's meal pricing will depend on what you order. Most meals average around $10 to $14 each, and there are discounts applied if you sign up for a meal program. Sample pricing is as follows:

• 1 meal per day (choice of breakfast, lunch, or dinner): $82 to $90 for 7 days
• 2 meals per day (choice of breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner): $164 to $180 for 7 days
• 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner): $246 to $275 for 7 days

• Vegetable caponata with orzo and spinach
• Beef and broccoli over noodles and vegetable blend
• Balsamic glazed chicken with roasted potatoes and green beans
• Chili with beans with carrots and broccoli florets
  

Mosaic offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian meal options that are perfect for seniors who want to incorporate more veggies into their diet. The menu includes vegan or vegetarian spins on favorites mac and greens and flavorful veggie bowls. Customers can also order pizzas, oatmeals, soups, and smoothies.

• 6 items per box: $65.94 plus $10 shipping
• 12 items per box: $119.88 (with free shipping) 
• 18 items per box: $198.70 (with free shipping)

• Spicy dan dan noodles
• Buffalo cauliflower pasta bake (family size)
• Mac and greens
• Pozole verde
• Veggie kebab platter
• Coconut chickpea curry
  

ModifyHealth offers fresh, ready-to-heat meals that are developed in collaboration with a team of chefs, dietitians, and physicians. It stands out as one of the few companies offering certified low-FODMAP and Mediterranean diet meals made in a 100% gluten-free facility, making it ideal for people with certain health conditions. Customers also have the option to consult with a dietitian as part of some plans.

• Low-FODMAP Entrées (6 meal minimum): $77 and up
• Low-FODMAP Program (10 entrees plus expert support): $180 and up
• Mediterranean Plan Entrées (6 meal minimum): $77 and up
• Mediterranean Get Well Program (10 entrees plus expert support): $129 and up

• Greek chicken and rice
• Longevity stew with black-eyed peas and kale
• Shrimp chimichurri with black beans and rice
• Lemon thyme chicken with tahini cauliflower and za'atar quinoa
• Blackened salmon with quinoa, broccoli, and red bell pepper
• Roasted pistachio salmon with white beans and kale
  

Epicured’s menu includes a variety of entrees, bowls and salads, soups, sides, snacks, breakfast, beverages, and meal bundles. All meals can be filtered for a number of preferences to ensure that you are getting the appropriate meal for your needs including nutritional parameters such as fat content, sodium content, or low added sugar. Menus are a collaboration between chefs and dietitians, giving Epicured’s meals a gourmet touch.

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Epicured offers à la carte items, as well as bundles, so pricing varies based on which menu items you select. The average price per serving is $10.29. Some examples of pricing for Epicured’s bundles include:

• Chef’s Favorites: $110.21
• Fiber-Fueled Bundle: $131.14
• Brunch Bundle: $143.21

• Vietnamese rice noodles (vegetarian)
• Pad Thai with chicken
• Sesame-crusted grilled salmon
• Pulled BBQ chicken
  

BistroMD specializes in delivering individual, heat-and-eat, calorie-restricted meals for weight loss. The company also offers meals appropriate for those with diabetes, heart issues, and gluten-free needs. With dishes like low-carb lasagna and salmon with dill mustard sauce, BistroMD provides familiar flavors along with the support of a registered dietitian.

Learn More: Read Our BistroMD Review.

• Full Program (7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners): $239.75
• Full Program (5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners): $207.30
• 7 Days of lunches and dinners (7 lunches, 7 dinners): $208.82
• 5 Days of lunches and dinners (5 lunches, 5 dinners): $169.86

• Chicken, rice, and cheddar casserole
• Salmon with dill mustard sauce
• Turkey breaks with cranberry apple chutney
• Oven-fried catfish with spicy tomato leek sauce
• Baked pasta marinara with chicken sausage
• Meatloaf with honey bourbon glaze
• Mojo pork with black beans and rice
• Chicken pad thai
• Grilled salmon with creamy pesto
• Lasagna with garden marinara