Mom's Meals Review 2023: Easy + Affordable Prepared Meals

Overview

Disabilities, illnesses, and old age can make living at home a real challenge. This is especially true in terms of shopping for groceries, cooking, and cleaning up after eating. In this Mom’s Meals review, you’ll learn about how the company promises to make it easy to stay at home for much longer.

I’ve done the groundwork learning about Mom’s Meals to help you understand what it does. I’ve looked at its meal selection, as well as what illnesses, disabilities, and allergies it caters to. I took it upon myself to find out where delivery is available, and even what benefits can be used to pay for your orders.

Overall, Mom’s Meals is great for those wanting to stay at home without going into long-term care. It provides fully prepared, oven- or microwave-ready meals that are quick to heat. It also caters to various illnesses such as dysphagia, kidney disease, diabetes, and more. Plus, it accepts Medicare Advantage through Humana and Medicaid.

What’s on the Mom’s Meals Menu

Most customers are in long-term care and are around 60 years of age or greater. Most people who order from Mom’s Meals tend to be those with a disability, health condition or illness, or of an older age. But anyone is welcome to order from Mom’s Meals.

There are 9 different health condition menus in total. These include:

• Cancer Support

• General Wellness

• Vegetarian

• Diabetes Friendly

• Gluten Free

• Heart Friendly

• Lower Sodium

• Pureed

• Renal Friendly

You’ll find over 100 meal options on the menu at any given time. The 2 primary meal types are breakfast and lunch/dinner meals. Here’s what you can expect in terms of specific options.

Meal Options

All-in-all, this is a service that caters to basic taste preferences. That means you’re not getting a ton of internationally inspired dishes with exotic ingredients and spices. But that’s not to say there aren’t any international meals.

You could still access a handful of international dishes. Examples include the Japanese-inspired Chicken Teriyaki and Stir Fry with veggies and rice, or the Cajun Style Pasta with Chicken and Fruit Crisp. 

Ingredient choices include pork, chicken, eggs, beef, potatoes, and brown rice. The expansive selection also has other options like pasta, ham, turkey, and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.

The company has one of the most impressive selections of any prepared meal delivery service I’ve come across. There are definitely enough options on the menu to have a unique breakfast, lunch, and dinner for at least several weeks. 

Customization

There are several ways you can customize the menu to exactly what you like. The first is by choosing your own side dishes for each meal. Every meal has anywhere from 1 to 5+ sides you can choose. 

For example, you can customize the Creamy Pasta Primavera with 4 different sides. These include Ginger Spice Cookies, Whole Wheat Bread, Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Pudding, or Mandarin Orange Cup, Applesauce Cup, Grape Juice, or simply “No Additional Sides.”

The next way you can customize your meals is through the menu filtering system. It’s an impressive filter with a lot of options. These include Proteins, Exclusions/Allergens, Dietary Preferences, Meal Type, and Featured Meals. 

Mom’s Meals' menu accommodates gluten-free, dairy-free, and tree nut-free diets. Each meal's specific ingredients can be viewed on its respective page. Simply use the filter function to pinpoint your desired options.

Please note, however, that cross-contamination is possible with major known allergens. Currently, there’s also no specialized vegan menu available.

Unboxing

Everything you need comes in one delivery box made of corrugated cardboard. All your meals are neatly packaged and labeled with the meal name and nutritional information. Have a look to see for yourself:

Storage is also easy – place your meals in the fridge for up to 14 days, or in the freezer for up to 90 days. If you do need to freeze your meals, it’s a good idea to let them thaw first overnight. This allows for much more consistent heating when you heat them up in your microwave.

Lastly, it’s easy to recycle the packaging. The styrofoam, cardboard, and meal trays can all be reused or recycled. If you really want to, you can also simply toss them out with your regular trash – but I do recommend recycling if and when you can.

Cooking with Mom’s Meals

It’s as simple as heating your meals in the microwave. The meals also come fresh, and never frozen. You can stash away your meals for up to 14 days in the fridge, or 90 days in the freezer.

All you need to do is place the meal tray directly in your microwave to begin heating the meal. There’s no need to remove the food from the existing tray(s).

Shortlist of My Favorite Meals

Personally, I love simple meals based on wholesome ingredients that also taste great. Take the Chicken with Veggies, for instance. It’s a classic dish served with lean chicken breast, which means you’re getting a ton of healthy protein with little unnecessary fat.

Another of my favorite dishes is the veggie egg scramble. I don’t know about you, but I love my eggs scrambled, and I love veggies. To me, that’s a match made in heaven. Besides, eggs have a ton of different vital vitamins and minerals that support overall health and well-being.

Prices

Before I get into pricing, note that you may not need to pay out-of-pocket. If you qualify, you can use a variety of insurance benefits to help pay for Mom’s Meals.

For example, you could use Medicare through Humana or even Medicaid. However, this will greatly depend on your specific disability, illness, and even where you live. I couldn’t possibly list all of the exact scenarios that could apply to you. 

As such, I highly suggest reaching out to the super-friendly customer service team to learn more. The agent will help you understand exactly how you can use your insurance or government benefits. They can even explain how to go through your primary care provider for referral(s).

On top of that, it would be a great idea for you to consult with your primary care provider, too. They can help you with your insurance benefits, and can even help you order your meals, and much more. Call your doctor today for more details.

That said, out-of-pocket pricing couldn’t be any simpler than with Mom’s Meals, in my experience. It’s one of the simplest pricing models, and it remains one of the most affordable prepared meal delivery services out there.

The meals always cost $7.99 per portion, no matter how much you order. The only exception is Pureed food, which costs $8.99 per serving. This applies to orders of 10, 14, or 21 meals. Also, the pricing per portion stays the same no matter which side dish you choose.

Shipping & Delivery

Delivery is available to all 48 contiguous states in the US, including AK, HI, and even Puerto Rico. If you live in Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico, you’ll need to call in to place your order.

Deliveries are generally available from Tuesdays to Saturdays. You can select your preferred delivery date during the signup process.

If you need to make any changes to your delivery, it’s best to get in touch with customer service. You can contact customer service via email or by phone at 1 (877) 508-6667.

How Mom’s Meals Works

It’s fairly straightforward to sign up for this service. Follow the detailed guide below to get some help.

How to Sign Up

1. Head to the homepage. Then, click Order Now at the top right.
   

2. Enter your email and zip code. Then, choose whether you want to receive any marketing material and offers from Mom’s Meals.

3. Choose how many meals you want. Options include 10, 14, or 21 per order.

4. Start choosing your meals and sides. Depending on the plan you chose, begin adding whichever meals and accompanying sides you’d like to receive.

5. Click through to the checkout screen. After adding your meals and sides, click on Review Your Order. From there, make sure everything looks good with what you’ve chosen. Then, click Continue to Checkout. Once there, enter the rest of your info and complete the signup/checkout process.

Managing Your Subscription

You’ll find the signup process in-depth, yet very simple. It’s also very easy to manage your subscription after you sign up. 

You must make any changes to your order or delivery date before 5 PM CT on Thursday. Also, orders placed before this time will arrive the following week; orders placed after this will arrive one week later. It’s best to contact customer service for any change requests.

Customer Service

You can contact Mom's Meals using 2 different methods – phone and email. Phone support is available from Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6 pm. CT. Of course, email support is available anytime.

There's also an FAQ section that will answer the most commonly asked questions. However, I didn't find the questions and answers to be all that relevant – but this is definitely on a case-by-case basis. The FAQ section is also quite cumbersome to navigate.

At any rate, I took it upon myself to test out the email support to see how quickly I could get a response. I also wanted to find out how knowledgeable the agent would be, and how thoroughly my questions would be answered.

After sending the email, I was told that the company would do its best to reply within 48 business hours. That’s pretty standard, for the most part, though most companies reply sooner.

How Mom’s Meals Compares to Other Meal Delivery Services

• Mom’s Meals vs. Factor: Factor might be a better fit than Mom's Meals for some people. It offers fully prepared meals that are made by diet experts. You’re also getting high-quality ingredients, like grass-fed meats for instance. Plus, there are different diets, such as Keto and Vegan – and there are tons of extras and add-ons like snacks, sides, and desserts.
  

• Mom’s Meals vs. BistroMD: BistroMD offers meals that are planned by diet experts, ensuring your food is delicious and healthy. Its meals are also specially designed to help with weight loss. Plus, you have the freedom to select your meals each week from its diverse menu, providing you with plenty of options.
  

• Mom’s Meals vs. Green Chef: If you enjoy cooking and trying new recipes, Green Chef might be a better fit than Mom's Meals. It delivers fresh meal kits with step-by-step recipes straight to your door. This means you can learn to cook different dishes while enjoying healthy, homemade meals.
  

The Bottom Line: Is Mom’s Meals Worth It?

For those of an older age with an illness or a disability who want to avoid long-term care, then yes. Mom’s Meals provides you with illness-friendly prepared meals that can be heated in your microwave or oven. It offers 9 different menus that cater to specific health conditions like Cancer Support, Diabetes Friendly, Pureed, and more.

Mom’s Meals also happens to offer some of the most affordable prepared meals on the market. Pricing is always $7.99 per serving. You can also use different benefits like Medicare through Humana or Medicaid to pay for your order(s). This will help you better be able to afford the meals if you qualify.

FAQ

Are Mom’s Meals meals processed?

No. Mom’s Meals meals are created by professional chefs and registered dietitians. They create seasonally inspired meals with a wide variety of options for side dishes. Each meal is also created with most common health conditions in mind.

How do Mom’s Meals last 14 days?

Mom’s Meals uses a proprietary packaging technique that seals the meals and eliminates gasses. This is how the meals are able to stay fresh for 14 days in the fridge, or 90 days in the freezer.

Are Mom’s Meals meals high in sodium?

In general, no, the meals aren’t high in sodium. On average, you won’t find meals with much more than 500 to 750 mg. If you’re especially concerned about sodium or simply want to limit your intake, you could opt for the Lower Sodium meals, which tend to contain less than 500 mg.