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The aim of this study was to determine which nutritional support setting fostered the best nutritional status in elderly patients using the Mini Nutritional Assessment survey. The analytical sample included a total of 75 adults aged 60-89 years. There were three nutrition support settings: a nursing home, an assisted living facility, and independent living with congregate feeding. The Mini Nutritional Assessment was used to examine nutritional status in patients living in one of the three nutritional support settings. Individuals living independently individuals and attending congregate feedings resulted in the most people in the “normal nutritional status” category when compared with nursing home and assisted living residents. Individuals living independently in their homes who use congregate feeding have reduced risk of malnutrition.