Introduction

• Villa Scalabrini is a Roman Catholic Home open to people of all denominations.
  
• It was established to provide care mainly for Italian elderly, and from the beginning the Italian Community has given its full support to the project.
• The trustees are the Scalabrini Fathers, Missionaries for migrants, and the Home is supported by The Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy who assist the management in all the activities at the Home.
  
• Villa Scalabrini was opened in July 1986 and can accommodate 53 elderly residents. This includes 10 places for non-Italian residents.
  
• It is registered with Hertfordshire County Council Cert. No 146/273/98 under the terms of the National Care Standard Commission.
  
• Villa Scalabrini is a large detached building standing in approximately 25 acres of grounds, much of which is accessible to resident’s though attractive walkways, patios and gardens.
  
• There is an internal chapel and an external grotto which is located in the vast gardens.