Fundació Sanitària Sant Josep

Medical and social-care services

Fundació Sanitària Sant Josep is based in Igualada, Barcelona, and provides healthcare and social-care services, with a particular focus on older adults and patients with cognitive disorders. Its care is organized into several units and programs.

• Inpatient units: hospital stays for patients who need ongoing medical care.
• Day hospital: daytime care with specialized, comprehensive services across several disciplines. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Llar Verdaguer: long-term residential care for people with chronic mental illness, supported by a professional team.
• Sant Josep Residencial: permanent or temporary residential care and comprehensive support for older adults with limited independence.
• Physical therapy: rehabilitation tailored to each patient's needs, delivered through five service locations, including the inpatient unit, day hospital, and Sant Josep Residencial.
• Comprehensive Outpatient Assessment Team for Cognitive Disorders (EAIA): an interdisciplinary outpatient service specializing in dementia diagnosis, care planning, and treatment.
• Geriatrics consultation: preventive, therapeutic, rehabilitative, and palliative care for older adults that considers social and family needs.
• Montbui Day Center: daytime care and help with activities of daily living for older adults who need support.

Locations and contact

The foundation has several locations in Barcelona province:

• Hospital: 31 Passeig del Mossèn Jacint Verdaguer, 08700 Igualada. Phone: +34 938 032 650.
• Llar Verdaguer: 54–56 Carrer Verdaguer, 08700 Igualada. Phone: +34 938 032 650. Email: info@fssj.es.
• Day center: 6 Carrer Paco Ramon, 08710 Santa Margarida de Montbui. Phone: +34 938 017 700. Email: info@fssj.es.

General email: info@fssj.es. Human resources: rrhh.cv@fssj.es. Website: www.fssj.es.

Patient information and resources

The foundation publishes transparency documents and maintains a reporting channel. It also provides information on patient rights and responsibilities, advance directives, and user participation. Its website features press releases, health tips, and articles by experts.