Aging and the new way of living for seniors
Demographic aging and the increase in life expectancy are driving the evolution of the care and housing sector for seniors. In Spain, average life expectancy is already around 83 years, and more than 20% of the population is 65 or older, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). This social shift poses new challenges and also new opportunities.
The rise of the ‘senior living’ model
In this context, the senior living model emerges, also known as collaborative housing for seniors. This concept is attracting increasing interest, as it offers a way to age with autonomy, within a community, and with access to multiple services. According to the IDIS Foundation in an article about the keys to elder care, senior living “represents an innovative and enriching way to address the challenges of aging, promoting active, healthy, and socially integrated aging.”
Furthermore, the real estate and services market confirms this trend. According to the consulting firm Colliers International, the supply of apartments of this type could double by 2030, growing from 4,000 units in 2024 to 8,000 in 2030. Additionally, it is estimated that this segment will attract up to 3 billion euros in investment over the next three years.
More than volume: quality, services, and technology
It’s not just about growing, but about doing so with quality. The IDIS Foundation highlights that the private sector is committed to innovation and the development of new models of care and coexistence. All of this is supported by technology, which helps improve the sector’s long-term sustainability.
Key elements of the new senior living in Spain include:
- Independent homes with common areas that foster social life and reduce isolation.
- Integrated services for well-being, health, leisure, and continuous learning.
- Technology applied to monitoring, service management, and operational efficiency.
- A sustainable approach that optimizes resources and improves the resident’s experience.
Intermediate models
Throughout this process, intermediate models also appear, such as individual homes connected to a network of social and health services. One example is the San Jerónimo Foundation project in Estella-Lizarra (Navarra), which offers ten 76 m² homes for seniors who wish to maintain their independence. These homes, designed to feel “just like home,” include companionship, cleaning, leisure, physiotherapy, and meal services. Although smaller than large-scale complexes, they reflect the trend towards hybrid solutions between a conventional home and a traditional nursing home.
CANDO Senior Living in La Moraleja: innovation and comfort
Another standout example is CANDO, located in La Moraleja. On a plot of more than 20,000 m², this project offers 76 apartments ranging from one to three bedrooms, vast green areas, and more than 1,500 m² of shared spaces. Each home features aerothermal climate control, radiant heating and cooling floors, and efficient ventilation, perfectly combining comfort and sustainability.
Residents enjoy a spa, gym, swimming pool, cinema, and cultural areas. They also receive innovative medical care thanks to a collaboration with the Clínica Universidad de Navarra and Teladoc Health, which integrates both in-person and remote monitoring.
ISECO technology at the service of well-being
In this Senior Living project, ISECO has integrated its technology to create a safe, connected, and efficient environment. The CALAS platform, along with touch terminals, bed and bathroom call buttons, and communication systems, enables agile and personalized care. This is complemented by access control solutions, video surveillance, telephony, public address (PA) systems, and a stable Wi-Fi network that facilitates facility management and enhances resident autonomy.
These technological solutions reinforce security, optimize daily operations, and contribute to a much more comfortable and connected living environment.
A growing trend
In short, senior living is no longer an emerging niche. It is a consolidated trend that redefines elder care and housing in Spain. And it does so with a clear vision: more autonomy, more community, and more technology at the service of well-being.
Senior Living in Spain, Backed by European Technology
The technology that makes senior living possible in Spain—connectivity, service management, monitoring, and safety—is exactly the field ISECO has been specializing in for 28 years. In 2026, we are taking a step further: ISECO is now ISECO by Sensio, part of a European group present in multiple countries with the same mission as always. Greater support, the same team, and the same commitment to innovation at the service of people. Discover our story.
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