Mealtracker Dietary Software has used PocketAPL to deliver hand-held menu planning and meal consumption data collection at U.S.-based long-term care facilities for several years. Detailed room-to-room feedback collected by nutritionists allows these facilities to fine tune their menu preparations and food inventory, reduce food waste, and accurately deliver correct daily nutrition to facility residents. Two PocketAPL applications have been developed and continue to evolve - now deployed at several institutions. Various challenges and lessons encountered along the way will be discussed.