Philosophy

• Villa Scalabrini and its Staff believe in assisting all its Residents with any of their needs, however, we do believe in trying to maintain the Residents’ levels of independence.
  
• Villa Scalabrini’s members of staff follow a rota, which means that there are several people on duty at all times.
• In addition there is the support of a Catholic Priest and Nuns who live on site which is greatly appreciated by the residents and their families.
  
• The Home is Christian orientated, but it is entirely voluntary for Residents to decide or otherwise to participate in the religious services.
  
• Although Villa Scalabrini was originally opened for the purpose of accommodating elderly Italians, it would like to be recognised as offering equal opportunities to all cultures, religions and nationalities. Therefore, we welcome all individuals to our Home, both as residents as well as members of staff.
  
• Villa Scalabrini is equipped to take care of various special physical needs. These include hoists, Parker bath/hoists, special mattresses (ripple mattresses, etc) and Clos-o-mat toilets.
  
• There is an MP/E unit, which concentrates on people suffering from dementia, Alzheimer or Parkinson’s disease.
  
• In addition, there is an ‘on call’ service with out local GP and district nurse.
  
• Villa Scalabrini is, therefore, able to accept people who are wheelchair bound, people who suffer from double incontinence and diabetics with special needs