Healthy Food at Abacus Care Home

At Abacus Care Home, we provide a balanced, nutritious diet tailored to meet the individual dietary needs of our residents. We understand that some may have specific requirements due to cultural, religious, or medical reasons, and we strive to accommodate these preferences.

Special Dietary Requirements
If you have special dietary needs or requests, such as for religious or health reasons, please inform our team. We offer a daily menu with meal choices to meet your dietary preferences and nutritional requirements. If you’re unable to attend a meal or need a different option, simply let our staff know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

Bringing in Food
While we make every effort to meet the dietary needs of our residents, we understand that some may wish to bring in treats like chocolate, biscuits, or cakes. We recommend bringing in small quantities, as excess treats can cause dietary imbalances. For food hygiene reasons, please refrain from bringing in raw meats, eggs, unpasteurised milk, pate, soft cheese, or hot food.
Residents should not store food in their rooms; however, we can safely store items in our storage units or fridges labelled with your name.

Alcohol Policy
Residents are permitted to have alcohol in the home, this must be kept labelled and locked away by staff and can only be given out in moderation.  Some medications interact or can be stopped from working due to alcohol.  Residents are not to give another resident any alcohol.  On special occasions, or sometimes just for a change, a limited amount of alcohol may be served with a meal, and staff monitor the amount given.