Fundació Vella Terra

Long-term care and support across Catalonia

Fundació Vella Terra is a private nonprofit that has focused on care for people with support needs since 1975. It manages services for older adults, people with intellectual or physical disabilities or mental health conditions, and people facing social exclusion. The foundation operates across Catalonia and reports a staff of 703 and 684 residents in its centers.

People and services

• Older adults: programs and services to improve quality of life for people over 65, particularly those who need ongoing support.
• Physical disabilities: support for people with physical conditions, with or without associated behavioral challenges, to encourage independence and community participation.
• Intellectual disabilities: comprehensive, interdisciplinary care that supports independence and inclusion in the community.
• Mental health conditions: services to build personal autonomy and support recovery of abilities.
• Social exclusion: assistance, guidance, and support for people facing barriers to social inclusion and a transition away from institutional care.
• Decision-Making Support Service: support for people whose legal capacity has been modified in certain areas, helping them make decisions and exercise greater autonomy.

Centers and locations

The foundation manages residential facilities and day centers for older adults, as well as residential centers for people with disabilities and community centers. The named locations include Residència i Centre de Dia La Trinitat, Residència i Centre de Dia Pare Batllori, Residència i Centre de Dia Les Corts, and centers in Campdevànol, Mas Vellaterra, Sant Martí, Gavà, La Sagrera, and Massauro. Its central office is in Barcelona. Phone: +34 93 727 37 44 and +34 93 727 98 10.

Organization and impact

The foundation is supported by Grup VL, a company specializing in health and social care services; together, they employ more than 600 people. Women make up 80% of its professional staff, which includes people from 23 nationalities. Since 1975, the organization reports having supported 16,400 families. Its safeguards include a Code of Ethics, an Ethics Committee, and a System for Preventing Abuse and Mistreatment (SPAM). It has received recognition through Programa LÀBORA 2018 and Segell LÀBORA 2021.

Contact

General inquiries: info@grupvl.es. The foundation also lists center-specific email addresses: residenciacampdevanol@grupvl.com, fundaciovellaterra@grupvl.es, suportvellaterra@grupvl.com, residenciamasvellaterra@grupvl.com, residenciasantmarti@grupvl.com, residenciaparebatllori@grupvl.com, residencialescorts@grupvl.com, residenciagava@grupvl.com, residencialasagrera@grupvl.com, residencialatrinitat@grupvl.com, and residenciamassauro@grupvl.com.