Fine Dining - Highwood Care Home in Bideford

Dining at Highwood Care Home is Better Together

Mealtimes are important to us here at Highwood Care Home because they provide us with the perfect opportunity to gather with our residents, helping them establish strong connections with their loved ones and other residents; there is nothing better than having a delicious meal whilst making wonderful memories. We also provide meal alternatives and if a resident would like some special assistance, a member of our staff will happily sit with them, help and eat at their own pace.

We always try and promote the social benefits of group eating and encourage as many of our residents to eat together as much as possible. However, we do offer room service for those who prefer to eat within the tranquillity of their own room. Additionally, if any residents’ friends, family members or loved ones would like to join us for dinner, then they are more than welcome to. We’re lucky enough to have a number of areas where our residents can eat, drink and relax.

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A Resident-Led Experience

Our meals follow a seasonal four-week cycle, offering variety and balance throughout the year. Fish and chips are a weekly favourite every Friday, and a traditional roast is served every Sunday, with the meat changing weekly. The main meal is offered at lunchtime and a lighter hot option is available in the evening, which provides our residents multiple opportunities each day to enjoy a warm, home-cooked dish.

Breakfasts are served with the same level of choice. From a full English to lighter options, residents can start their day however they like. On our residential floor, we’ve also introduced cereal dispensers to encourage independence and make breakfast a more relaxed, self-led experience.

Our kitchen team is led by a head chef with European fine dining experience and was recognised as an NACC regional finalist in 2023. Alongside our 2nd chef and kitchen assistants, they regularly adapt our menu to suit the preferences and needs of those living here. We are proud to offer an experience that is both personal and luxurious.

dining table setup with cutlery and plates

Making Dining with Dementia Simple

It is essential to focus on our dementia residents, and paying close attention to their eating experiences can make all the difference. Improving our dementia residents’ eating experiences is all about the small things, such as having meals served within a peaceful, clutter-free environment and making sure that all of our residents’ frustrations and tensions linked with dementia are relieved. We also have access to specialised tableware, which is designed to assist our residents with fine motor skills, meaning they can continue to enjoy eating independently.

A wheeled snack trolley moves through the dementia community each day, offering fruit, cake, biscuits and other treats at times that feel natural to each person’s routine. Drinks can be requested for residents’ rooms and are also available from fridges throughout the home, which ensures hydration is simple and accessible at all times.

What You’ll Find at Highwood Care Home

Highwood Care Home offers a variety of amenities for our residents to discover and enjoy, as well as their own private space just for them. We look after our resident’s overall wellbeing which is why we ensure that around-the-clock care and first-class facilities are always available to each and every one of our residents at our care home in Bideford.

Beautiful Dining Rooms

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Nutritional Home Cooked Meals

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Dining FAQs

We have an innovative and dedicated team of chefs and cookery staff (all in-house) who receive training in order to serve up delicious, nutritious, home cooked, appetising meals for all of our residents. They work close with our residents and guests to make sure they listen to their preferences or dietary requirements, so everyone can enjoy their meals.

There are a range of spaces available for our residents to enjoy their dining experience at our Bideford care home, including our dining rooms (plus private dining room), personal bedrooms, our on-site cafe and if the weather permits, outside in our lovely garden.

Yes, you will have control as you will get to make your selection from our extensive and varied menu, or you can talk with our catering staff to see what other alternatives there are for you. Our team are also pleased to discuss any dietary requirements or menu changes with you if needed.

Life at Highwood Care Home

At Highwood Care Home, the needs and interests of our residents always come first, and we encourage everyone to make their own choices and continue to live their lives as they wish. Our team works hard to form relationships with our residents and their families so that their every need and wish is met. Thanks to our various facilities, range of care services, and purpose-built environment, residents are able to pursue their passions and enjoy a happy life.

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