Nutrition Services for Aged Care Facilities
High-quality nutrition care is central to the health, dignity, and quality of life of older adults living in residential aged care. At Hearty Nutrition, we work with aged care facilities to deliver practical, evidence-based nutrition services that support residents, staff, and organisations alike.
Led by Joel Feren, an experienced Accredited Practising Dietitian with a strong background in seniors nutrition, we help residents meet their nutritional and hydration needs while carefully managing complex health conditions. The focus is always on nourishment, comfort, safety, and enjoyment of food, not just compliance or paperwork.
Led by Joel Feren, an experienced Accredited Practising Dietitian with a strong background in seniors nutrition, we help residents meet their nutritional and hydration needs while carefully managing complex health conditions. The focus is always on nourishment, comfort, safety, and enjoyment of food, not just compliance or paperwork.
A person-centred approach to seniors' nutrition
Older adults often live with multiple medical conditions, changing appetites, and varying levels of physical and cognitive ability. Nutrition care in aged care settings must balance clinical requirements with the realities of daily life and the importance of food as a source of pleasure, routine, and connection.
We work closely with facilities to promote nutrition strategies that support:
All recommendations are practical, achievable, and aligned with residents' needs and the operational realities of aged care environments.
We work closely with facilities to promote nutrition strategies that support:
- Maintenance of strength, function, and mobility
- Prevention and management of malnutrition and dehydration
- Safe and appropriate nutrition for residents with complex comorbidities
- Mealtime enjoyment and quality of life
All recommendations are practical, achievable, and aligned with residents' needs and the operational realities of aged care environments.
Working in partnership with your team
Effective nutrition care is a team effort. Joel collaborates closely with food service teams, nursing and care staff, and facility managers to ensure nutrition strategies are well understood, consistently applied, and embedded into everyday practice.
Support can include:
The aim is to create systems that work for staff and deliver meaningful outcomes for residents, without adding unnecessary complexity.
Support can include:
- Development and review of food and nutrition policies and procedures
- Guidance on food service systems and mealtime practices
- Establishing clear nutrition-related workflows that support staff confidence and consistency
The aim is to create systems that work for staff and deliver meaningful outcomes for residents, without adding unnecessary complexity.
Nutrition services
Hearty Nutrition offers flexible services that can be tailored to the needs of each facility, including:
Services can be provided as one-off projects or as part of an ongoing partnership
- Menu reviews to ensure nutritional adequacy, variety, and resident appeal
- Identification and implementation of food fortification strategies
- Support with nutrition and hydration management
- Weight monitoring processes and documentation
- Malnutrition risk screening and response pathways
- Individual resident nutrition assessments and consultations
- Staff education and training focused on practical, real-world application
Services can be provided as one-off projects or as part of an ongoing partnership
Education opportunities
Staff play a critical role in supporting residents’ nutrition and hydration. Education sessions are engaging, relevant, and directly applicable to daily practice.
Topics may include:
Education is tailored to staff roles and experience, helping build confidence and shared understanding across teams.
Topics may include:
- Recognising and responding to malnutrition risk
- Supporting residents with poor appetite or weight loss
- Practical food fortification strategies
- Hydration support and monitoring
- Promoting positive mealtime experiences
Education is tailored to staff roles and experience, helping build confidence and shared understanding across teams.
A Focus on quality of life and outcomes
At Hearty Nutrition, success is measured not only by clinical indicators but also by how residents feel at mealtimes and throughout the day. Nutrition care should support comfort, dignity, and enjoyment, alongside health and safety.
Whether you require menu review, policy development, resident consultations, or staff education, We can adapt services to meet your facility’s needs and support high-quality care outcomes for residents, families, staff, and providers.
If you would like to discuss how Hearty Nutrition can support your aged care facility with tailored nutrition services, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
Whether you require menu review, policy development, resident consultations, or staff education, We can adapt services to meet your facility’s needs and support high-quality care outcomes for residents, families, staff, and providers.
If you would like to discuss how Hearty Nutrition can support your aged care facility with tailored nutrition services, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
If you would like to discuss menu reviews, resident consultations, staff education, or ongoing nutrition support, please get in touch.
