The four new homes for the elderly boost the range of residential support and daytime support places in the city. The centres will be built in Sant Andreu, Esquerra de l’Eixample, La Marina del Prat Vermell and Glòries, and will include day centres. The goal is to strengthen support for dependent senior citizens in their own surroundings.

More places to respond to the challenge of ageing

Barcelona currently has 358,556 residents aged over 65, accounting for more than 21% of the city’s population. Figures show that this number will continue to rise in the coming years, also bringing an increase in the need for residential services and other support options for the elderly.

The four new facilities will mean a boost in support capacity given the gradual ageing of the population. The city currently has 5,883 public places for senior citizens.

In addition to the new homes, the Benavent residence and day centre is currently under construction in the district of Les Corts and will offer 80 residential places plus 30 day centre places.

Execution of the new facilities

Barcelona City Council and the Government of Catalonia have signed an agreement to jointly promote the four centres and facilitate their development and operation. The homes will be built by Barcelona d’Infraestructures Municipals (BIMSA).