All of their food is cooked from scratch, and as they worked towards certification Crimson Manor hired chef Louis Hoff whilst also ensuring that care staff were able to step in as needed to support with food preparation whilst maintaining the same quality.
Thirty percent of the money they spend on ingredients is on organic produce, including vegetables, cream, butter and eggs. When they need extra produce, it’s sourced from The Organic Pantry, a local farm, meaning they can prioritise seasonal vegetables.
Crimson Manor’s food offer also supports the Bredesen Protocol, a personalised nutrition programme that aims to prevent and reverse cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.
Home manager Tina Sanderson said: “I wouldn’t expect anyone living in our home to eat anything I wouldn’t eat myself, including ultra-processed foods. Good nutrition is vital for older people with dementia.
“Studies show brain disease is impacted by poor nutrition and there is lots you can do through food to counteract this. We’re thrilled to have acknowledgement for the effort we put into our food with something that’s a nationally recognised standard.”