Food and Nutrition at our Caring Centres

At Buckley and McMahon Caring Centre, we know that nutritious and appetising food is an essential factor in supporting healthy aging. All our dining menus are developed and approved by an accredited practicing dietitian and in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards.

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Meals are prepared daily by our onsite head chef and catering team. These meals can either be delivered to private rooms or enjoyed in our spacious, community dining areas. View our sample menu here.

Our residents’ dignity and choice are our main priority, so we provide 24-hour meal access. This flexibility allows residents, who may not be hungry at designated mealtimes, access to menu items at their request.

As always, a range of lighter snacks are available between meal services, as well as regular tea and coffee served by our team.

Dietary requirements

Our experienced kitchen team cater to a wide range of special dietary requirements including vegetarian and vegan diets, allergies and diabetes. We also ensure that all residents’ cultures and traditions related to food are respected and catered for.

Upon admission into our Caring Centres, your dining preferences will be discussed to provide a dining experience that supports your wellbeing. Our speech pathologist will review your meal plan if clinically indicated.

Caring for dysphagia

At Buckley and McMahon Caring Centre, we offer texture modified food and drink for our residents who find it difficult to chew or swallow.

These meals are created in line with the International Diet and Dysphagia Standards Initiative (IDDSI) standards which our chefs are trained to meet.

Working within these guidelines ensures that our texture modified food options are still flavourful, visually appealing and provide all the required nutrients.

Feedback

Residents are given the opportunity to provide feedback on menu options at our Food Focus Committee Meetings, held monthly by our Caring Centre Management Team. We welcome all residents and family members to attend these meetings and provide input on our upcoming menu changes.

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