Torrevieja City Council has unveiled plans for the future Tomás Ballester Herrera Day Centre, a new facility dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. The centre will be built in Sector 25 of the General Urban Development Plan, opposite Quirón Hospital, and will occupy a 2,700-square-metre building on a plot of more than 7,900 square metres. It is designed to serve at least 100 users and will require an investment of between €7 million and €8 million.
The project is being drafted by architect Francisco Juárez, whose contract—awarded for €204,354—includes a six-month development period. The design is expected to be completed by April 2026. Once finalised, the construction contract will be tendered, and the works are expected to take around one year.
Mayor Eduardo Dolón presented the project on Friday alongside the councillor for NGOs and Volunteering, Trudy Páez; architect Francisco Juárez; and the president of AFA Torrevieja, Purificación García. The announcement took place at the headquarters of the Alzheimer’s association.
According to the proposal, the centre will be divided into three main areas:
- Access and administration area (421 m²): Reception, cloakroom, luggage storage, director’s office, four administrative offices, multipurpose room for staff, office, auditorium and accessible toilets for visitors.
- General services area (482 m²): Dining room, adapted toilets, kitchen, pantry, laundry, waste and cleaning rooms, storerooms, changing rooms, facilities room and service areas.
- Specialised care area (1,080 m²): Three multipurpose activity rooms, an activity and social room, rehabilitation room, occupational therapy room, three physiotherapy cabins, psychology office, two treatment rooms, medical consultation room, hairdressing and podiatry services, offices, accessible restrooms and geriatric bathrooms.
City officials say the project marks a significant step in addressing one of Torrevieja’s most pressing social needs. Along with providing specialised care for patients, the centre aims to offer essential support to families and caregivers.
“This will be a modern, accessible and fully adapted space,” said Mayor Dolón. “It is designed to provide a safe, comfortable and stimulating environment for users, while also giving their families the support they need during what is often a very difficult process. This is not just a building, but a commitment to dignity, well-being and quality of life.”
Councillor Páez added that the project brings the city closer to having “a first-rate social and healthcare resource” for elderly people and those affected by neurodegenerative diseases. “These centres have become indispensable,” she said.
AFA Torrevieja president Purificación García welcomed the announcement, noting that demand continues to rise. The association currently has a waiting list of around 30 to 35 people.
