Description:
Villa Scalabrini
RESIDENTIAL LIVING FOR THE ELDERLY
SUPPORTING INDEPENDENCE & WELLBEING
Established in 1986, initially mainly for the Italian community, Villa Scalabrini welcomes individuals from all cultures, religions and nationalities to our Roman Catholic care home in Shenley in Hertfordshire. Beautifully situated within 25 acres of attractive gardens, our accommodation is arranged in ‘village’ living areas with each person enjoying their own comfortable lounge, dining room, kitchenette and assisted bathroom.
The Scalabrini Fathers, missionaries for migrants, are Trustees to the home, while a congregation of sisters, help with the general running of the home. For the individuals choosing to join in Christian worship we have our own internal chapel and a grotto in the extensive gardens. Participation is entirely voluntary and we respect our residents’ individual beliefs.
Registered as a residential care home both with Hertfordshire County Council and the Care Quality Commission – view the latest Inspection Report here. Our staff and volunteers enable residents to enjoy an active life.
Group and individual activities are a very important part of the daily life at Villa Scalabrini. We follow a well organised programme, from discussions and musical entertainment, to gardening and gymnastics, and encourage friends and family to visit as often as possible.
RESIDENTIAL LIVING.
Villa Scalabrini Residential Home aims to foster and maintain the independence and well-being of all individuals living within by providing a person-centred care. The home is fully equipped to cater for a wide range of needs, from the able-bodied to those requiring assistance with mobility or conditions such as mild dementia, Alzheimer or Parkinson’s disease, stroke and diabetes.
PERMANENT LIVING
We are open to all those who seek an enjoying retirement environment and choose to make Villa Scalabrini their permanent home.
We understand all those who want to enjoy their retirement disposing of their time to pursue their goals like traveling, socialising, concentrate on hobbies, without the hassle of having to worry about the running and maintenance of the family home, utility bills etc…
We are also open to all those who are still able to lead a quite independent life, needing however assistance and care due to frail health.
DEMENTIA CARE
Villa Scalabrini Residential Home provides a dementia friendly ‘Village’ supported by trained staff so to offer individual dementia care and support.
The dementia friendly area (including a dementia friendly garden) has been designed and adapted to the specific needs of the individuals so to offer them as much independence and stimulation as possible. The specific decoration aims at helping people maintaining their independence and dignity.
The Dementia ‘Village’ aims at creating a better qualified service with a person- centred care approach, and environment that respond to the particular needs of elderly people affected by dementia.
At Villa Scalabrini, we want people, that are affected by dementia, to be cared for in an environment that feels like home without compromising safety but promoting well-being.
RESPITE LIVING & SHORT TERM STAYS
Villa Scalabrini offers short term care services (respite care) for those who require a short stay in a residential home.
It might happen that you are undecided whether living permanently at Villa Scalabrini is suited to you or not. We offer you the possibility to come and stay with us on a temporary basis and experience what it feels like living at Villa Scalabrini before making this decision.
There are times when family-carers need a break from caring for a loved one. We offer our services in order to allow them to have some time off (short breaks / holidays) by taking their loved into our professional care.
We also offer a free experience day to give you the opportunity to come in and experience what living at Villa Scalabrini feels like. You may come on your own or with someone you love and trust.
DAY CARE
Get rid of loneliness and isolation. You may spend your time at Villa Scalabrini during the day and still go back home for the night.
Why stay on your own, when family and carers go to school, to work?
We offer day care providing exciting and stimulating activities, companionship, within a friendly and safe environment.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
We have a dedicated team of physiotherapists who are available to provide person centered therapy aiming at prolonging independent skills & realisations (?)
CONVALESCENCE
Villa Scalabrini offers care services that help recovery and to rebuild independence following surgery interventions or illnesses.
Our caring and compassionate staff is here to assist you managing the recovery process. After this period you may decide to go back to your home or to stay with us permanently.
REMEMBERANCE GARDEN
Villa Scalabrini has been touched by the life of so many people, who have been a part of our history.
We are extremely proud of having been part of their life. The departed are part of our history and part of our present and they will never be forgotten.
Having this in mind, we have established a remembrance garden. At the very centre of this garden there are two trees, the trees of life, with the name of all those who passed away at Villa Scalabrini.
We invite families and friends of the departed to visit this remembrance garden as a way of making a connection with their loved ones.
THE BARN
The Barn is a facility available to the Villa Scalabrini residential home. You may support Villa Scalabrini by using The Barn for: Meetings, Training Classes, Conferences, Birthday Parties and more (Please contact for details)