emeis Portugal

What emeis Portugal does

emeis Portugal is the Portuguese subsidiary of the emeis Group (formerly ORPEA), an international care services conglomerate whose origins trace to 1989 in France. Through a network of 15 Assisted Living Residences (Residências Assistidas), Day Care Centers (Centros de Dia), Hospital Nossa Senhora da Arrábida (a 109-bed neurological and traumatological rehabilitation hospital), Giesta Rehabilitation Center (Centro de Reabilitação Giesta), and Home Care Services (Apoio Domiciliário), emeis Portugal delivers permanent residential care, temporary and respite stays, day care, hospital-based rehabilitation, and home-based support to elderly and dependent persons and their families across mainland Portugal. The company operates specialized UPAD (Unidade Protegida para Alzheimer e outras Demências) units designed to provide protected environments and multidisciplinary psychogeriatric care for persons with Alzheimer's and other dementias, with a first unit launched at Residência Viriathus Sénior in Viseu in 2021 and a second at Residência Bom Sucesso in Belém in 2025.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer, asset-heavy care delivery model with no third-party resellers, distributors, or franchise operators. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly fees for permanent residential stays, with rates individualized by room type and level of care required, plus short-term respite fees billed daily or weekly and day care subscriptions. Hospital services are split between 91 beds integrated into Portugal's National Continuing Care Network (Rede Nacional de Cuidados Continuados) under the National Health Service (SNS) and 18 private beds billed directly. Pricing is fully quote-based with no publicly disclosed rate cards. Go-to-market combines a centralized website (emeis.pt) with per-facility inquiry forms, phone contacts, facility tours, and a health-and-wellness blog targeting families of seniors.

emeis Portugal employs more than 850 people and provides more than 850 residential beds plus approximately 110 hospital beds. The portfolio is held through 14 wholly-owned Portuguese operating subsidiaries plus the Spanish-incorporated holding company emeis iberia S.A.U., which is the legal parent entity. Facilities are distributed across Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, Braga, Chaves, Maia, Vila Nova de Gaia, Coimbra, Viseu, Setúbal-Azeitão, and Montijo. Operations hold AENOR ISO 9001 certifications at both the Iberian and individual-residence levels, are GDPR-compliant under a dedicated Data Protection Officer (Ana de Nardiz Álvarez de Toledo), and integrate clinical services across the residential-hospital-rehabilitation continuum via an internal partnership between Hospital Nossa Senhora da Arrábida and Residência Porto Salus.

Name

emeis Portugal

Legal name

emeis iberia S.A.U.

Website

https://emeis.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

emeis Portugal operates 15 assisted living residences, a 109-bed neurological rehabilitation hospital, a rehabilitation clinic, day care centers, and home care services serving elderly and dependent persons across mainland Portugal, as part of the emeis Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Care Services

NAICS

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

General Assisted Living Facilities (HLADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large Campus / Multi-Building Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAG), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) with Memory Care (HLADACAD), Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC), Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), Dementia Personal Care (ADLs) Support (HSABAEAB)

Keywords

• Senior residential care
• Elderly day care
• Dementia care services
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Post-acute care

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisboa

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Permanent Residential Care: Ongoing accommodation, meals, personal care, medical support, and social activities for permanent residents in assisted living facilities. Billed on a recurring basis.
2. Temporary / Respite Stays: Short-term stays for post-hospital recovery, holidays, or weekends. Offered across all residences in addition to permanent care.
3. Hospital and Rehabilitation Services: Neurological and traumatological rehabilitation hospital (Hospital Nossa Senhora da Arrábida) with 109 inpatient beds, outpatient consultations, and specialized rehabilitation programs. Also includes Giesta rehabilitation center.
4. Day Care Centers: Day center services offering meals, activities, social interaction, and health support during daytime hours without overnight accommodation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

emeis Portugal operates a network of senior care facilities in Portugal, providing residential long-term care, day care, hospital care, and specialized rehabilitation services. Its facilities include residential care homes (with assisted living and dementia/Alzheimer's units), day care centers, a hospital, and rehabilitation centers serving elderly individuals and patients needing post-acute or neurological recovery care.

Product overview

emeis Portugal operates a portfolio of care services for elderly and dependent persons organized across three tiers: (1) Core residential services — Residências Assistidas (assisted living residences) providing 24h care, permanent and temporary stays, with specialized UPAD units for Alzheimer's and other dementias; (2) Specialized clinical facilities — Hospital Nossa Senhora da Arrábida (neurological/traumatological rehabilitation hospital with 109 beds), Centro de Reabilitação Giesta (rehabilitation clinic), and Centros de Dia (day care centers); (3) Home-based care — Apoio Domiciliário (home care services). The group operates 15 residences across Portugal (including ResiSénior Gold, Flavdição, Casa de Avioso, Coimbra Sénior, Doce Viver, Viriathus Sénior, Sénior Club, Saúde Sénior, Porto Salus, Jardins de Santo António, Farol da Guia, Estuário do Douro, Bom Sucesso, Rio Mondego, and Sá de Miranda), all featuring modern architecture, multidisciplinary care teams, and tailored nutritional and rehabilitation programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Residências Assistidas emeis: Assisted living residences for elderly and dependent persons with specialized units for dementia, Alzheimer's, and high-dependency care
• Centros de Dia emeis
• Hospital Nossa Senhora da Arrábida (HNSA)
• Centro de Reabilitação Giesta (CRG)
• UPAD - Unidade Protegida para Alzheimer e outras Demências
• Sénior Club

Products and services

• Residential Care Homes Long-term residential accommodation and 24/7 personal care for elderly residents, including assisted living support and dedicated dementia/Alzheimer's care units. Intended for seniors requiring permanent residential support and their families.
• Day Care Centers Daytime care programs for elderly individuals who remain in their own homes but require supervised activities, meals, social engagement, and clinical support during the day. Intended for seniors and their family caregivers.
• Hospital Services Acute and post-acute inpatient hospital care delivered through emeis Portugal's hospital facility. Intended for patients requiring medical management, clinical monitoring, and continuity of care as part of the group's broader care pathway.
• Rehabilitation Centers Specialized rehabilitation programs, including neurological rehabilitation and post-acute recovery, delivered by multidisciplinary clinical teams. Intended for patients recovering from stroke, neurological events, surgery, or other conditions requiring structured therapy.

Quantifiable outcome

• UPAD units at Viriathus Sénior (Viseu, 2021) and Bom Sucesso (Lisbon, 2025) provide specialized dementia care environments designed to slow cognitive deterioration and maintain autonomy.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hospital Nossa Senhora da Arrábida (HNSA) - internalOthersPorto Salus residence maintains a partnership with Hospital Nossa Senhora da Arrábida (HNSA) for long-term hospitalization, palliative care, and clinical support. HNSA is part of the emeis group.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CUF: Largest Portuguese private healthcare group operating hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation. Comparable to emeis Portugal on the Hospital Nossa Senhora da Arrábida side (rehabilitation hospital) but broader in acute care and not focused on long-term elderly residential care.
• Lusíadas Saúde: Portuguese private hospital and outpatient group with growing senior care and rehabilitation services. Comparable on hospital and rehabilitation offerings, broader in acute care than emeis Portugal's specialized elderly focus.
• Sodexo Senior Services: Global facility services and senior care operator with elderly residential services in multiple European markets. Comparable to emeis Portugal in offering integrated care services for elderly residents, though much broader across non-care services.

Emerging players

• A Minha Reserva: Portuguese digital marketplace and comparison platform for senior residences and care homes. Comparable to emeis Portugal as an aggregation/distribution layer in the same end market, though operating as a platform rather than a care provider.
• ATLAS Residências Séniores: Emerging Iberian senior residence operator with a growing portfolio of premium assisted living facilities in Portugal and Spain. Comparable to emeis Portugal in core residential offering and premium positioning, though smaller in scale and footprint.

Regional players

• Residências Montepio: Portuguese mutual operator running assisted living residences and senior care services within Portugal. Closest direct domestic competitor to emeis Portugal, with overlapping offerings in residential and day care for elderly.
• Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa: Major Portuguese nonprofit operator of elderly care homes, day centers, and social support services. Comparable to emeis Portugal in service portfolio but distinct in nonprofit, charity-based positioning and Lisbon-centric footprint.

Direct peers

• Korian: Major European operator of nursing homes, assisted living residences, and home care services. Closely comparable to emeis Portugal in service mix (residences, day care, clinical care) and in pan-European scale and brand positioning.
• DomusVi: One of Europe's largest senior care and assisted living operators with a multi-country footprint similar to emeis. Directly comparable in offering residential elderly care, dementia units, day care, and home care services across European markets.
• Colisée: European senior care group operating nursing homes, assisted living, and day centers. Directly comparable to emeis Portugal in core offering of residential elderly care with specialized dementia programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbcB0mkSCX18pN0tRCXD4YA
• Facebookfacebook.com/emeisportugal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emeis-portugal
• Instagraminstagram.com/emeisportugal

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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