At the time you scheduled, they could not cook dinner until after you left, making dinner much later than typical.Yes, you could schedule it with notice as you wish, but why when you are 6 weeks from vacancy not avoid holidays, birthdays, anniversaries? 

Retirement communities, that are basically congregational housing arrangements (see link attached) are more for active seniors that still live independently, but want the convenience of having meals cooked, rooms cleaned, etc.