As people age, changes in appetite, eating ability, chronic health conditions, and living environment may gradually increase the risk of inadequate nutritional intake. Poor nutritional status can affect strength, immunity, recovery, and overall quality of life. Therefore, regular and simple nutrition risk screening is especially important in care facilities for older adults.

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The Geriatric Nutrition Risk Assessment (Care Facility Version) is designed as a clear and easy-to-understand screening tool for caregivers and facility staff to help identify older adults who may be at risk of poor nutrition. The results are intended to support daily care planning and dietary management, rather than to serve as a medical diagnosis.

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By integrating basic background information and recent dietary and eating-related observations, this tool provides a nutrition risk level and highlights key areas requiring attention. It supports caregivers and families in early identification of nutritional concerns, timely adjustment of care strategies, and referral to healthcare or nutrition professionals when needed.