Centro de Referencia Estatal de Atención al Daño Cerebral (Ceadac)

What Centro de Referencia Estatal de Atención al Daño Cerebral (Ceadac) does

Ceadac (Centro de Referencia Estatal de Atención al Daño Cerebral) is a Spanish state-owned reference center specializing in the rehabilitation of persons with acquired brain injury (Daño Cerebral Adquirido, DCA). Established formally in 2010 under the Instituto de Mayores y Servicios Sociales (Imserso) — itself part of the Ministry of Social Rights and Agenda 2030 — the center delivers interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary rehabilitation programs integrating physical, cognitive, communicative, and behavioral interventions in both residential and day-care modalities for individuals aged 16–50 with non-progressive acquired brain injury. Beyond direct service delivery at its single Madrid facility (c/ Río Bullaque, 1, 28034 Madrid), Ceadac fulfills a national reference function: producing clinical guidelines and publications, maintaining a specialized database and resource center, operating a Moodle-based teleformación e-learning platform, hosting specialized training seminars, and providing technical assistance to other centers, public administrations, and universities across Spain's autonomous communities.

The center's service portfolio encompasses nine core offerings: residential and day-care rehabilitation programs, a resource center with library, a specialized database, e-learning via teleformación, specialized training courses and seminars, video archives of training events, scientific publications, and family support programs including the weekly 'Acompañar en Familia' workshop. Technology infrastructure is limited to standard government web tools (Moodle, YouTube, ReadSpeaker) — there is no proprietary technology stack or AI component. Ceadac holds ISO 9001:2015 and UNE 170001-2 Universal Accessibility certifications, both renewed through March 29, 2029.

Ceadac does not operate as a commercial entity. All operations are funded through Spanish government budget allocations under the Imserso network; revenue is not market-generated and pricing tiers are not publicly disclosed. User co-payments are determined by the SAAD (Sistema para la Autonomía y Atención a la Dependencia) framework. The center is governed by a single statutory framework (Ley 39/2006 on Personal Autonomy and Care for Dependency), has no subsidiaries, no external investors, and no private ownership structure. Its strategic positioning depends entirely on continued public-sector commitment to the SAAD system and the Imserso Reference Centers Network, in which Ceadac is the only member specifically mandated for acquired brain injury rehabilitation.

Name

Centro de Referencia Estatal de Atención al Daño Cerebral (Ceadac)

Legal name

Centro de Referencia Estatal de Atención al Daño Cerebral (Ceadac)

Website

https://ceadac.imserso.es

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ceadac is a Spanish state-owned reference center under Imserso, providing interdisciplinary rehabilitation and national reference services for persons aged 16–50 with acquired brain injury, funded entirely by the Spanish government through the SAAD framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neurorehabilitation Services

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurorehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Neurologic Rehabilitation Centers (Stroke/TBI/SCI/MS/Parkinson’s) (HLADAJAH)

Keywords

• Acquired brain injury rehabilitation
• Neurorehabilitation services
• Post-acute residential rehabilitation
• Neuropsychological rehabilitation programs
• Dependency care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public institutional funding: Ceadac is a public center under the Instituto de Mayores y Servicios Sociales (Imserso) of the Spanish Ministry of Social Rights and Agenda 2030. Operations are funded through general government budget allocations, not commercial revenue generation.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ceadac provides comprehensive interdisciplinary rehabilitation programs in residential and day-care settings for persons aged 16-50 with non-progressive acquired brain injury, alongside national reference services including specialized publications, a documentation database, professional training (in-person and via Teleformación/Moodle e-learning platform), research support, and technical assistance for professionals, institutions, and public administrations across Spain.

Product overview

Ceadac operates as a State Reference Center for Acquired Brain Injury under Spain's Imserso (Instituto de Mayores y Servicios Sociales). The center offers a comprehensive rehabilitation model combining residential and day care services for individuals aged 16-50 with acquired brain injury, along with specialized reference services including information, documentation, a searchable database, and publications. Educational offerings include teleformación (e-learning via Moodle), specialized training courses and seminars, video resources of courses and events, and an annual agenda of professional events. The center serves both direct users (patients and families) and reference users (professionals, researchers, public administrations, and associations).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Rehabilitation Program Comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation program for persons aged 16-50 with non-progressive, non-congenital acquired brain injury, offering interdisciplinary rehabilitation (physical, cognitive, communicative, and behavioral) with personalized assistance in residential settings.
• Day Care Rehabilitation Services Specialized day-care rehabilitation services for persons with acquired brain injury who can commute to the center, providing the same interdisciplinary rehabilitation approach as the residential program.
• Resource Center (Centro de Recursos) Centralized library and documentation center providing specialized information, publications, and educational resources on acquired brain injury for professionals, families, and researchers.
• Ceadac Database (Base de Datos) Specialized database containing information, documentation, and resources related to acquired brain injury, accessible to professionals and the public for research and reference purposes.
• Teleformación (E-Learning Platform) Distance learning platform powered by Moodle, offering professional training courses, specialized education, and continuous professional development for healthcare workers in the acquired brain injury field.
• Specialized Training Courses and Seminars (Jornadas de Formación Especializada) Professional training events, courses, seminars, conferences, and workshops organized or promoted by Ceadac for continuing education of rehabilitation professionals.
• Videos of Courses and Training Events Video recordings of professional courses, training events, and educational content produced by Ceadac, hosted on YouTube and embedded on the platform for remote viewing.
• Publications Scientific and educational publications produced by Ceadac, including guides, reports, and reference materials on acquired brain injury care, rehabilitation, and professional practice.
• Family Support Program Support services for families including group sessions, educational workshops (such as 'Acompañar en Familia'), and guidance on caring for persons with acquired brain injury.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad Complutense de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for student practicums covering Degree in Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology Practicum, Master's in Cognitive Neuropsychology, Degree in Physiotherapy, and Degree in Speech Therapy.
• Hospital Clínico San Carlos de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining agreement covering MIR (Medical Resident) programs in the Associated Teaching Unit for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Universidad Europea de MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent practicum agreements for university students.
• Universidad San Pablo CEUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent practicum agreements for university students.
• Universidad Rey Juan CarlosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent practicum agreements for Occupational Therapy students.
• Universidad de Castilla-La ManchaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPracticum program for Specialist in Occupational Therapy applied to Acquired Brain Injury.
• Universidad de SalamancaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent practicum agreements for university students.
• Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La SalleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent practicum agreements for university students.
• Universidad Politécnica de MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent practicum agreements for INEF (Physical Activity and Sports Science) students.
• Universidad Autónoma de MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent practicum agreements for Master's in Physical Activity and Sports for persons with physical disability and social integration.
• Instituto Superior de Estudios Psicológicos (ISEP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaster's in Neurology Speech Therapy and educational cooperation program.
• Instituto de Altos Estudios Universitarios de BarcelonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent practicum agreements for university students.
• FEDACE (Federación Española de Daño Cerebral)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation representing and dynamizing the associative movement of persons with acquired brain injury and their families. Ceadac provides family guide publications and collaborates on patient advocacy and awareness.
• Plataforma Española por el Daño Cerebral AdquiridominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational platform of entities carrying out actions to raise social awareness about acquired brain injury and the needs of affected individuals.
• Sociedad Española de Neurología (SEN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Spanish Neurological Society for professional networking and knowledge dissemination on brain injury.
• Sociedad Española de Neurorrehabilitación (SENR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Spanish Neurorehabilitation Society for professional networking and knowledge dissemination.
• Institut GuttmannminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Guttmann Institute, a leading neurorehabilitation center, for knowledge sharing and professional exchange.
• Hermanas Hospitalarias (Centro de Neurorrehabilitación)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Hospitalarias Sisters' neurorehabilitation center for professional networking and knowledge sharing.
• Instituto de Mayores y Servicios Sociales (Imserso)coreOthersCeadac is a State Reference Center under Imserso, receiving institutional oversight, funding, and administrative support. Imserso provides the umbrella infrastructure including the teleformación platform, electronic administration, and coordination of the national reference center network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Spaulding Rehabilitation Network: US-based Harvard-affiliated network of specialty inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation hospitals including ABI programs. Internationally regarded benchmark for academic neurorehabilitation against which Spanish reference centers (including Ceadac) are measured for training and protocol-setting credibility.
• Hospital Universitario La Paz – Servicio de Rehabilitación: Large Madrid public hospital with a Rehabilitation Department that includes neurorehabilitation services for acquired brain injury. A broader incumbent public provider that can absorb complex ABI cases from the same catchment area as Ceadac.
• Clínica Universidad de Navarra – Departamento de Neurología: Private academic clinic with a neurology and rehabilitation program that includes acquired brain injury care. Comparable in being a high-credibility Spanish provider combining research and clinical service, though less specialized in residential ABI rehabilitation than Ceadac.

Direct peers

• Institut Guttmann: Barcelona-based leading neurorehabilitation hospital specialized in acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury. Cited as an active collaboration partner of Ceadac, it operates an analogous interdisciplinary ABI rehabilitation model and competes for the same national reference role.
• Hospital Beata María Ana: Madrid-based hospital with a dedicated Neurorehabilitation Unit for acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury. Closely comparable in geography and patient population to Ceadac's Madrid facility, and a primary local alternative for ABI referrals.
• Casaverde Grupo: Spanish private group specialized in neurological and physical rehabilitation, operating multiple hospitals and clinics. It directly competes with Ceadac for ABI patients nationwide with greater commercial flexibility and multi-site reach.
• Centro de Neurorrehabilitación Aita Menni (Hospitalarias): Basque Country neurorehabilitation center within the Hermanas Hospitalarias network, listed as a Ceadac collaboration partner. Offers comparable residential and day-care ABI rehabilitation services and shares the same faith-based/non-profit community positioning.
• Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos: Toledo-based national monographic hospital for spinal cord injury operated by SESCAM, with overlapping expertise in neurological rehabilitation. Comparable public-sector specialized hospital competing for similar complex neurorehabilitation cases.

Others

• FEDACE (Federación Española de Daño Cerebral): National federation representing people with acquired brain injury and their families, explicitly cited as a Ceadac collaboration partner. Operates in the same patient/family ecosystem and jointly shapes awareness, advocacy, and training content in Spain.
• Fundación Lescer: Madrid-based foundation supporting people with acquired brain injury through rehabilitation, family support, and social integration programs. Adjacent ecosystem participant complementing (not directly competing with) Ceadac's clinical services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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