The Cabildo of La Gomera and the Vallehermoso City Council have signed an agreement that secures €1.37 million to maintain ten places in the Elderly Residence until 2028. The agreement, approved in an extraordinary plenary session, guarantees the continuity of the service.
The agreement, signed between the Insular Cabildo of La Gomera and the Vallehermoso City Council, guarantees the financing of ten authorised residential care places for elderly people in a situation of dependency at the Vallehermoso Elderly Residence. The agreement was approved by the City Council in an extraordinary and urgent session held on July 8, 2026.
The total investment amounts to €1,377,874.10 for the period 2025-2028. Of this amount, the Insular Cabildo contributes a maximum of €876,310.30, while the City Council contributes €501,563.80. The aim is to co-finance the ten authorised residential places included in the agreement.
Annual distribution of funding
The amounts are distributed progressively. For 2026, the planned investment is €348,538.50, of which €221,080.50 corresponds to the Cabildo and €127,458 to the City Council. The agreement has retroactive effects from January 1, 2025, and extends until December 31, 2028.
These places are integrated into the Network of Socio-Health Centres of the Canary System of Care for Dependency, ensuring that users receive care within the public network. For the residents of Vallehermoso, this means stability in an essential service that prevents travel to other municipalities.
Institutional collaboration for the well-being of the elderly
The mayor of Vallehermoso, Emiliano Coello, highlighted the importance of the agreement.
This agreement represents a significant shared economic effort between both administrations to guarantee an essential service and provide quality care to our elderly. The multi-year financing allows for stability at the Elderly Residence and ensures the continuity of these contracted places over the coming years.
With this agreement, both administrations reinforce their commitment to socio-health care. For families in the municipality, the news is a relief, as residential places are a limited resource on the island. The continuity of the service prevents waiting lists and ensures that the elderly can remain in their environment.
The agreement also sets a precedent for cooperation between the Cabildo and the City Council, which have already worked together on other social initiatives. The expectation is that the model can be replicated in other dependency care services in La Gomera.
For current and future residents of the Vallehermoso Elderly Residence, the agreement ensures that there will be no interruptions in service until at least the end of 2028. Families interested in applying for a place can obtain information at the City Council or at the social services of the Cabildo.
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