Casa Arkati celebrates 25th anniversary

1 August marked Casa Arkati’s Silver Anniversary, the first purposely built private-owned home for the elderly. CareMalta and Casa Arkati have always been one and the same since CareMalta’s inception coincides with the opening of Casa Arkati.

Fr Joe Cilia and Fr Nazzareno Saliba delivered a mass in honour of this occasion with special guests Anthony Agius Decelis MP, Patrick Vella, director of the Department of the Elderly and his assistant Alexia Vella.

CareMalta CEO Natalie Briffa Farrugia delivered a speech and announced that in honour of this milestone CareMalta’s management team-building event will be held in Rome where a special visit with the Pope has been set up.

Vassallo Group chairman, Nazzareno Vassallo also spoke about Casa Arkati and CareMalta’s achievements during the past 25 years and applauded this surprise visit planned for the management to celebrate on this special occasion.

The residents enjoyed a special lunch with entertainment by singer Joe Cutajar while a reception was also held for the guests. The event came to an end with the cutting of the cake by Facility manager Carl Caruana. The cake was provided by CaterEssence, the Vassallo Group’s catering arm.

Casa Arkati officially opened on 1 August 1993 and is situated in Mosta overlooking the evergreen Wied il-Għasel and offers unobstructed views of the historical city of Mdina. Those being cared for at Casa Arkati experience a comfortable stay, with spacious communal areas and a beautiful garden area.

Casa Arkati was set up on the concept built upon the philosophy of Integrity, Quality and Care always ensuring the highest possible standards of care.