Villa Scalabrini
Residential care home in Shenley, Hertfordshire
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About
Villa Scalabrini is a large residential care home for older people, located in Shenley, Hertfordshire. The home is registered for 53 beds and operates within an established setting. It supports residents from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including Italian, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Brazilian, Maltese and French heritage.
The Care Quality Commission rated Villa Scalabrini Outstanding overall in its 2020 inspection. The home was judged Outstanding in its approach to care (Caring), responsiveness to residents' needs (Responsive), and leadership and management (Well-led), and Good in safety (Safe) and effectiveness of care (Effective).
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
102 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Hertfordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £852 |
| 2025 | £906 |
What Hertfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Villa Scalabrini is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Barnet Hospital, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is FAIRBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Shenley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Chipping Barnet Seniors Day Centre
To operate for the benefit of Chipping Barnet. To provide a club-like atmosphere. To provide information and advice. Allow some respite to carers.Information and adviceExercise…
High Barnet Good Neighbour Scheme
Transport for elderly or disabled to medical appointments, shopping etc. shopping and prescription collection on behalf of clients. social visiting of the housebound. referral to other agencies,…
Friend in Need Community Centre
To provide support for the elderly of Barnet in the form of [but not limited to] day care, good neighbour schemes, carer support, community transport, shopping, bill payments and pension…
Age Concern St Albans
Hall for activities in central St Albans including two weekly day centres, and hire for age-related activities.
Hatfield and District Age Concern
Operates Friendship House, a leisure centre serving the elderly in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire area and providing comfortable surroundings for socialising, morning coffee/tea and subsidised…
Age UK Barnet
The charity operates two activity centres for older people and a variety of services in the community including exercise classes, nail cutting, social activities, information and advice and a home…
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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