Madrid City Council will launch two new day centres in the Retiro district by the end of the year, providing 90 places for dependent individuals aged 60 and over. The total investment amounts to €9.2 million, co-financed with European funds.
The new building at Calle Téllez 2 in Retiro will house two municipal day centres, adding 90 places for dependent elderly individuals from the end of 2026. This was announced by Deputy Mayor Inma Sanz following the approval of the management contract by the Governing Board, with a multi-year investment of €3.8 million.
Two specialised centres for different profiles
One of the centres will be dedicated to users with cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s or other dementias, with 45 places. The other, also with 45 places, will cater to individuals with mixed impairment, both cognitive and physical. Both will offer nursing services, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and psychology, as well as personal care, healthy meals, and adapted transport.
The management will be handled by the Department of Social Policies, Family and Equality, and the contract extends from the end of 2026 until July 2029. The building, constructed by Obras y Equipamientos, has involved an investment of €9.2 million, co-financed by the EU’s Next Generation funds.
A therapeutic garden as a major innovation
The facilities, covering 3,983 square metres across four levels, include a therapeutic garden with elements designed to rehabilitate and stimulate physical, psychological, and socio-emotional aspects. They also feature a gym, dining room, therapy rooms, and a multipurpose classroom, all fully accessible.
The aim, according to the City Council, is for the elderly to remain in their homes for as long as possible with a good quality of life, thanks to the support of these centres, advanced teleassistance, and home help services. Additionally, the day centres prevent unwanted loneliness and alleviate the burden on family caregivers.
Over 4,700 places in the city
With these two new centres, Madrid will have 67 municipal day centres. Currently, there are 65 in operation, with nearly 3,800 places, plus another 955 in private centres funded by the City Council, exceeding a total of 4,700 places. The City Council plans to open two more centres soon in the Centro and Salamanca districts.
For the residents of Retiro and the rest of the capital, the opening of these centres represents a closer resource for caring for their elderly. Families interested can request information from the district's social services once the centres are operational.
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