The geriatric sector in Spain is undergoing a profound transformation. With a steadily aging population and a growing demand for care services, operators are being forced to adapt quickly. In this context, technological innovation and sustainability have become strategic factors to ensure quality care and optimize operational resources.

According to recent data, companies managing elderly care homes generated over €5.65 billion in revenue in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 6.6%. By the end of February 2025, 527 new centres were planned, adding more than 46,000 new beds across the country. In regions such as Catalonia, the trend is also clear: over 60 centres in development and a sustained expansion dynamic.

A Structural Demand That Keeps Growing

The growth of the geriatric sector is closely linked to the aging population. Currently, nearly 20% of Spain’s inhabitants are over the age of 65, and this proportion is expected to keep rising in the coming decades. This scenario creates an urgent need for new residential places, adapted infrastructures, and more efficient services. According to various sources, between 80,000 and 110,000 new beds would be needed to adequately meet future demand.

Geriatric groups have responded with expansion and consolidation strategies, marked by a notable increase in investments, acquisitions, and the opening of new facilities. At the same time, new models such as “senior living” are emerging, promoting more personalised and flexible care.

Challenges for the Geriatric Sector: Efficiency, Sustainability, and Regulation

This exponential growth brings with it significant challenges. Elderly care centres must comply with increasingly demanding regulations regarding quality of care, accessibility, safety, and energy efficiency. In addition, rising operational costs are pushing operators to streamline processes and optimise resources.

In this context, sustainability plays a central role. The integration of clean technologies, smart monitoring systems, and energy-efficient solutions is no longer just a bonus, but a strategic necessity.

How Can GasN2 Help Transform the Sector?

GasN2 offers technological solutions that perfectly match the needs of the geriatric sector, especially in the areas of energy efficiency, sustainability, and gas management. Key applications include:

  • On-site gas generation: GasN2’s solutions allow oxygen or nitrogen to be generated directly at the care facility, eliminating the need for gas transport and storage. This reduces the carbon footprint and improves the centre’s autonomy.
  • CO₂ capture and reuse: In centres with their own heating systems or energy processes, the CO₂ generated can be recovered for reuse or safely managed.
  • Monitoring and control systems: Devices that allow real-time monitoring of gas consumption, environmental conditions, and other key parameters to ensure more efficient and safer operations.

These solutions not only help reduce costs but also support regulatory compliance and the achievement of environmental certifications.

Towards a Sustainable and Competitive Future

The Spanish geriatric sector is at a decisive moment. The rising demand, regulatory requirements, and social expectations make it essential to deeply transform infrastructures and processes.

Collaboration between tech companies like GasN2 and geriatric operators is key to ensuring a cleaner, more efficient, and people-focused future. Embracing innovative solutions is not just a response to current challenges, but a strategic investment for the future.