What Fundacion Jose Matia Calvo does

Fundación José Matia Calvo, operating as Matia Fundazioa, is a non-profit foundation established in 1890 and headquartered in Donostia-San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain. The organization delivers an integrated continuum of social and healthcare services for older adults and people with disabilities, including residential care homes (Residencias), day centers (Centros de día), the specialized geriatric Hospital Matia (Ricardo Bermingham) with psychogeriatric, rehabilitation, convalescence and palliative care units, rehabilitation centers, supported apartments, lifetime housing (Lugaritz), home care services (Matia en casa), and disability services through the Petra Lekuona center. Supporting entities include Matia Instituto (INGEMA) for gerontological research, Matia Eskola for training, Matia Orienta for free dependency advisory, and Matia Zaleak for philanthropy and social projects. As of the latest disclosure, the foundation reports 1,684 professionals, 3,443 volunteers contributing 19,880 hours, 282 collaborating entities, 8,330 hours of training delivered, and 34,054 people whose wellbeing has been improved.

The core operating methodology is the Person-Centered Care Model (Modelo de Atención Centrado en la Persona - MACP), operationalized through the 'Como en Casa' guiding framework, Unidades de Convivencia (Living Units) that organize residential spaces as small-group homes rather than institutions, and SIGECA, a proprietary care management and accompaniment information system. The foundation runs an Ethics Committee, a user-attention service (SAPU), and corporate offerings (catering and SIGECA licensing to external organizations). Revenue is generated primarily through public social-security and dependency-system contracts for social and healthcare services, supplemented by corporate catering and SIGECA services, donations and philanthropic contributions via Matia Zaleak, and research and training services through Matia Instituto. Services are accessed directly by individuals and families, coordinated through the public dependency system and the free Matia Orienta advisory line, with active distribution into the Community of Madrid beginning with the EU-funded SHARE project in Fuenlabrada.

Name

Fundacion Jose Matia Calvo

Legal name

Fundación José Matia Calvo

Website

https://matiafundazioa.eus

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fundación José Matia Calvo (Matia Fundazioa) is a 130+ year-old Basque non-profit foundation that operates an integrated continuum of residential, hospital, day, home and disability care services for older adults and dependent people, supported by its own gerontological research institute, training school and care management system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geriatric and Social Care Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Assisted Living Facilities (HLADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large Campus / Multi-Building Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAG), Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC), Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

Keywords

• Geriatric care services
• Person-centered care
• Disability support services
• Home care services
• Elderly rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Donostia-san Sebastián

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Social and Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing residential care, day care, hospital services, rehabilitation, home care, and home pharmacy services to older adults and people with disabilities, largely through public social security and dependency system contracts.
2. Corporate Catering and Business Services: Catering and specialized services provided to businesses and organizations, including SIGECA care management system services to external entities.
3. Donations and Philanthropic Support: Voluntary contributions and project-specific donations through Matia Zaleak, including funding for social projects like 'Memorias con Historia' supported by Banco Santander and Santander Asset Management.
4. Research and Training Services: Matia Instituto conducts gerontological research and provides training and knowledge generation services, including through Matia Eskola and the Multidisciplinary Teaching Unit in Geriatrics.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fundación José Matía Calvo provides a comprehensive continuum of social and healthcare services for older adults and people with disabilities, including residential care homes, day centers, a specialized geriatric hospital (Hospital Matia), rehabilitation centers, supported apartments, home-based care (Matia en Casa), psychosocial support, pharmacy services, and disability centers. The foundation also operates a research institute (Matia Instituto/INGEMA), a training platform (Matia Eskola), and a donation program (Matia Zaleak), all underpinned by its proprietary Person-Centered Care Model (MACP) and 'Como en Casa' framework.

Product overview

Fundación Matia (Fundacion Jose Matia Calvo) operates a comprehensive portfolio of eldercare and disability services across the Basque Country. The organization offers a continuum of care including residential homes (Residencias), day centers (Centros de día), Hospital Matia with specialized geriatric units (rehabilitation, psychogeriatrics, palliative care, convalescence), rehabilitation centers, supported apartments, lifetime housing (Viviendas para toda la vida/Lugaritz), home care services (Matia en casa), and disability services (including Petra Lekuona center). Supporting entities include Matia Instituto (research), Matia Eskola (training), and MatiaZaleak (donations). Core services span rehabilitation, physiotherapy, psychosocial care, pharmacy, speech therapy, geriatric medicine, and ethics consultation. Enterprise offerings include Sigeca (care management information system) and catering services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residencias (Residential Care Homes) Residential care homes providing 24/7 personalized care and accommodation services for elderly people through a network of Matia-operated residences in the Basque Country.
• Centros de Día (Day Care Centers) Day care centers offering daytime care, activities, and support services for elderly persons and their families across multiple locations in the Basque Country.
• Hospital Matia (Ricardo Bermingham) Specialized geriatric hospital comprising multiple units: Multiprofessional Teaching Unit in Geriatrics, Psychogeriatrics Unit, Rehabilitation Unit, Convalescence Unit, and Palliative Care Unit.
• Centros de Rehabilitación (Rehabilitation Centers) Rehabilitation centers providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, and recovery services.
• Apartamentos Tutelados (Supported Apartments) Supported apartments providing semi-independent living for persons requiring moderate support while maintaining autonomy.
• Unidad Socio Sanitaria (Socio-Health Unit) Socio-health unit integrating social and healthcare services for comprehensive person care.
• Centros para Discapacidad (Petra Lekuona) Disability centers including Petra Lekuona, providing residential and day services for persons with physical, mental, or sensory disabilities.
• Lugaritz - Viviendas para toda la vida (Lifetime Housing) Lifetime housing initiative (Lugaritz) providing housing solutions with integrated care for persons needing ongoing support while maintaining autonomy.
• Rehabilitación y Fisioterapia Rehabilitation and physiotherapy services including lymphatic drainage, back school, general physiotherapy, and pre/postpartum care.
• Matia en Casa (Atención en Domicilio) Home-based care and accompaniment services including nursing, physiotherapy, family accompaniment, socio-health services, and home assessment/follow-up delivered at the person's residence.
• Médico Geriatra (Geriatric Medicine) Geriatric medical services providing specialized healthcare for elderly patients.
• Logopedia (Speech Therapy) Speech therapy services for persons with communication or swallowing disorders.
• Atención Psicosocial (EAPS) Psychosocial care program (EAPS) for persons with advanced illnesses, providing comprehensive support and palliative psychosocial care.
• Farmacia (Pharmacy Services) Pharmaceutical services including pharmaceutical care, teaching and training, and knowledge generation.
• Servicios a Empresas: Catering Catering services provided to businesses and organizations.
• SIGECA (Care and Accompaniment Management System) Information system for care management and accompaniment that systematizes case management and care quality tracking, licensed to external organizations.
• Matia Orienta (Free Advisory Service) Free advisory service that helps individuals and families resolve doubts about dependency situations and identify available care services, delivered via phone (+34 943 317 123) and email.
• Matia Eskola (Training and Education) Training and education platform for professionals and caregivers in the care sector, delivering knowledge on person-centered care and gerontology.
• Matia Zaleak (Donation and Social Collaboration Program) Donation and social collaboration program enabling public participation in supporting Matia's mission and social projects.
• Matia Instituto (INGEMA Research) Research institute focused on gerontology and aging that conducts studies and develops knowledge for person-centered care, feeding evidence-based practice across Matia's services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34,054 people whose wellbeing has been improved
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.

• ProViviendacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2026ProVivienda and Matia Fundazioa, along with Matia Instituto, jointly promote ETXEZAIN, a new model integrating housing, care, and community so that institutionalization is not the only alternative when support needs change. The initiative aims to keep older people in their chosen environment.
• NagusilancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026Matia and Nagusilan renewed their alliance to strengthen relationships and participation of older adults. The partnership focuses on community relationships, participation, and a sense of belonging as fundamental elements for a meaningful life. The alliance has been ongoing and was renewed in July 2026.
• Ayuntamiento de FuenlabradaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Matia participates as advisory entity in the SHARE project (Sustainable Housing Accommodation for a Regenerative Exchange), promoted by the Ayuntamiento de Fuenlabrada and funded by the European Urban Initiative. The project combines rehabilitation of the historic center with new housing for older adults (20 dwellings) and affordable rentals for young people, through an intergenerational contract model. Investment of approximately 6 million euros (5 million from EU funding). Matia contributes knowledge on residential alternatives and person-centered design.
• Fundación Real SociedadsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement between Fundación Real Sociedad and Matia Fundazioa supporting a reminiscence program at the Rezola center using football history. Involves Fundación Real Sociedad, the Spanish Federation of Veteran Footballer Associations (FEAFV), and the Association of Former Real Sociedad Players. Weekly sessions with volunteers from the football community.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Caser Residencial: Spanish operator of nursing homes, day centers, and home care services for elderly and dependent persons, affiliated with Caser insurance group. Comparable in offering a continuum of residential, day, and home-based elder care under public and private funding.
• Ballesol: Spanish chain operating residences for the elderly with assisted living and higher-acuity services. Comparable in providing multi-site residential care, day services, and rehabilitation to elderly populations in urban Spanish markets.
• Fundación SAR: Spanish non-profit foundation operating residences, day centers, and home services for older adults. Comparable as a mission-driven elder care provider combining residential, day, and home care with volunteer engagement.
• DomusVi: Largest private operator of residential and home care services for the elderly in Spain, offering assisted living, day centers, and home care across multiple regions. Directly comparable as a multi-service elder care provider competing for the same public dependency contracts.
• Grupo Vitalia: Spanish operator of residential care homes and day centers for the elderly with a multi-regional footprint. Comparable in delivering assisted living, day care, and dependency-system services to elderly populations in Spain.
• Sanitas Mayores: Spanish elder care division of Bupa, operating residences, day centers, and home care services for seniors. Comparable in operating a vertically integrated residential and home care portfolio funded through public and private payers.

Emerging players

• Fundación Edad&Vida: Spanish foundation promoting research, debate, and policy on aging and dependency. Comparable as a research-and-advocacy peer focused on quality, sustainability, and innovation in elder care in Spain.
• Fundación Pilares para la Autonomía Personal: Spanish non-profit focused on autonomous and dignified aging, promoting person-centered care models and home care services. Comparable as a thought leader and operator aligned with the same MACP-style person-centered care philosophy.

Broad incumbents

• Mensajeros de la Paz: Spanish non-profit operating residential care homes and social services for elderly, children, and vulnerable groups. Comparable as a large non-profit delivering residential and social care services to elderly and dependent populations in Spain.
• Orpea (Emeis): European multinational operator of long-term care facilities, clinics, and home care with significant Spanish presence. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering nursing homes, post-acute care, and specialty geriatric services across multiple countries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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