# Elderly care infrastructure in Abrantes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/elderly-care-infrastructure-in-abrantes > Updated: 2026-10-18T08:29:58.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Abrantes has inaugurated new assisted living residences in Abrantes, Portugal. The facility is designed to support 32 elderly residents while preserving their autonomy and includes 16 apartments, medical and nursing offices, a pharmacy, and communal social areas. The project required an investment of approximately three million euros, funded through bank loans and the institution’s own resources without public subsidies. The development, which began in 2019, experienced significant delays and cost increases from an initial 1.2 million euro estimate due to pandemic effects, bureaucratic hurdles, and rising construction costs. Provider João Pombo noted that the lack of revenue during construction delays aggravated financial difficulties. The institution expects the new residences to generate revenue to help offset annual deficits in other social services. Pombo also called for more robust government financing mechanisms and greater predictability in public subsidies for social solidarity institutions. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Abrantes opens new elderly residences Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Abrantes inaugurated assisted living residences for 32 elderly people in Abrantes, Portugal, following a three-million-euro investment. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-casa-da-misericrdia-de-abrantes-opens-new-elderly-residences ### 2026-09-29: Santa Casa de Vale de Cambra to expand elderly care capacity Santa Casa de Vale de Cambra plans to expand its elderly care capacity by 55 people through increased residential beds and home support services to meet high local demand. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-casa-de-vale-de-cambra-to-expand-elderly-care-capacity --- Cite as: Elderly care infrastructure in Abrantes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/elderly-care-infrastructure-in-abrantes