Associazione Nuova Scuola Serena in Rome manages two care homes for the disabled, one situated in the Primavallearea, the other in the Boccea area in Casalotti.
Casa Sergio Ferrazza and Casa dei Girasoli are care homes housing 12 people with different types of disabilities and social care issues.
Our care homes aim to provide residents with a peaceful and productive lifestyle, a comfortable environment, basic care, and a continued commitment to improving their psychophysical, social, and personal conditions.
In view of this ultimate objective, our facilities promote integration in the social context encouraging and valuing independence, abilities, resources, and each resident’s potential.

The facilities operate according to a course of action that is established together with ASL (the national/regional Italian healthcare system), the families, and the actual residents.
In other words, our homes offer a “socio-educational” approach based on ideals, goals, and operating procedures that differ vastly from those of a standard healthcare facility.

Following are some of our major objectives:

• To offer the best possible conditions in terms of housing/living  and daily activities
• To promote and value resources, skills, independence, capabilities, and potentials of each person within the home
• To offer socialization opportunities that promote reintegration in the general social context
•  To provide job placement where possible
• To offer a peaceful and stimulating environment

Our care homes aim to provide residents with a peaceful and productive lifestyle, a comfortable environment, basic care, and a continued commitment to improving their psychophysical, social, and personal conditions.

CASA DEI GIRASOLI

Open since 1998, the first care home to be funded in agreement with the Municipality of Rome, today it houses a total of 8 people, including 4 males and 4 females.

CASA DEI GIRASOLI

Via Piedicavallo 51
00166 Roma
Tel./fax: 0661901930

CASA SERGIO FERRAZZA

The project was born in 2007 from the idea to bring Sergio back to his house of origin and allow him to live there. In 2008 a second care home comes to life. Today Sergio lives in his apartment with 3 other people, and enjoys living in his neighborhood of origin.
CASA SERGIO FERRAZZA
Via Giulia Grisi 16
00167 Roma
Tel: 0661283554

ACTIVITIES

Indoor Activities

All of the residents work together to perform daily activities (preparation of meals, grocery shopping, loading and unloading the dishwasher, care of pets, laundry, etc.), each contributing based on his or her capabilities and attitudes.
The Personal Care Assistants involve residents in everyday tasks, taking into account their abilities and supporting them while carrying out the various tasks.
All of the residents are responsible for one or more sectors in the life of the care home.
Casa dei Girasoli offers a weekly workshop and a vegetable garden that is cultivated year round.
Yoga lessons for the residents will also soon be organized.

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor activities are coordinated individually, taking into accounteach person’s needs, desires, difficulties, and abilities. Outdoor activities include:
Internships
Activities in day centers
Learning experiences
Outdoor recreational activities
Sports (swimming pool, judo, gym, etc.)
Expressive activities
Trips, concerts, theater