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• Each of the four units (San Luca, San Marco, San Francesco and Santa Rita) has a television in its own lounge area, on which various Italian channels can be seen and Residents are more than welcome to have individual televisions in their own rooms.
  
• One of the Sisters is dedicated to maintaining the levels of entertainment for the Residents. This includes organising group activities such as discussions, singing, drawing, making cards, watching videos, etc.
  
• There is a weekly visit from a musician who plays typical Italian music, amongst others, on his accordion.
  
• There are regular visits from several volunteers, who not only take time to chat to the Residents, but also encourage them to be involved in doing exercises, gardening and various other activities.
  
• Residents, who are able, are taken out to various local places either for their pleasure or to go shopping.
  
• Fire drills are enacted regularly.
  
• Villa Scalabrini conforms to the regulations of the National Care Standards Commission and is monitored by the Hertfordshire Area Office.