Food quality and mealtime support directly affect health and wellbeing. Ask how menus are planned, how special diets are managed, and how staff support residents with swallowing or appetite issues. Observe whether residents look engaged during meals and whether assistance is provided respectfully. Ask what happens if weight loss is detected and how families are informed. Homes with strong nutrition routines tend to have better overall care coordination. Placement decisions should include mealtime quality, not just accommodation and fees.
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