Gateway Rehabilitation Center Partners with Elior Wellness and Recovery

Jan 1, 2026 - Gateway Rehabilitation Center (GRC), one of the largest addiction recovery networks in the greater Pittsburgh region, partners with Elior Wellness and Recovery to manage dining services at its Aliquippa, Braddock, and Erie, PA behavioral health facilities. 

A leading specialist in senior living, acute care, and behavioral health dining services, Elior is a highly recognized and respected brand that enjoys several long-term partnerships in the Keystone State.

Elior’s philosophy as “food is medicine” mirrors GRC’s mission in providing a holistic, whole person approach to recovery.

According to GRC Director of Food and Nutrition Orlando Plaza, “Gateway Rehab chose Elior because we share the same commitment to caring for the whole person. Our partnership brings not only nutritious, high-quality meals, but also a compassionate approach that supports recovery and well-being. Together, we’re creating an environment where individuals can heal, feel supported, and focus on their journey forward.”

Elior’s client service platform will exceed Gateway’s expectations through a one patient at a time approach, and more importantly, increases patient satisfaction through a healing journey…all while supporting client goals.

With a focus on fresh, thoughtfully prepared meals, Elior supports both the physical and emotional well-being of those in treatment and recognizes that nutrition plays a critical role in energy, mood stabilization, and overall recovery outcomes.   

Clinical teams are also dedicated and sincere in finding innovative ways to serve patients with personalized care and compassion, all while preserving dignity with programs such as Elior’s Puree Creations.  This program helps to meet the challenge of adequately nourishing patients who experience dysphagia with real foods freshly prepared by Elior chefs.  

Beyond food quality, Elior delivers a collaborative and mission-aligned partnership, bringing wellness-focused programs, compassionate service, and flexibility tailored to the behavioral health setting. Elior’s highly acclaimed BeWell wellness platform is a behavioral-based, nudging approach, that helps patients, especially those who are recovering from substance abuse or have mental disorder challenges, achieve their personal health and wellness goals.

Engagement tools and experiences will also be offered, including a new greenhouse that will provide patients with the opportunity to participate in growing fresh vegetables and herbs.  These ingredients will be incorporated into their meals as part of a farm-to-table experience!  

“This is just the beginning of a partnership that will continue to evolve with our mission in mind,” says Plaza.