We have a large selection of jigsaw books which are a wonderful way to introduce our residents back to puzzles. They help with reminiscence, taking each residents back to a time of nostalgia. Our care team love doing these jigsaws with our residents, reading about the appearing image together opens up conversation, and a wonderful sense of achievement for both parties on completion.

Today, Monday 23rd August, 2021 Southerndown Care Home received an unannounced inspection from the Food Standards Agency and, we’re absolutely delighted to say we have been awarded a 5-star food hygiene rating by the local authority.

The achievement is the highest rating a care home can receive from an Environmental Health officer, and shows the home has complied with all the statutory obligations; showing outstanding food hygiene standards.

Senior General Manager, Lorraine Ball commented “We’re extremely pleased to have been awarded 5 stars for our food hygiene. Achieving the highest possible standard is incredibly important and I’m so proud of the kitchen team at Southerndown. They are being recognised for their continued hard work in maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness standards in our kitchen.”

Food hygiene ratings are an inspection given to a food business that reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of inspection or visit by the local authority.

The ratings assess:

- How hygienically food is handled – prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled and stored.
- The cleanliness of a business, including taking into consideration layout and ventilation.
- How food records are managed.