Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Porto de Mós

Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Porto de Mós

Porto de Mós, Leiria, Portugal

Elderly careChildren & YouthHealthEducation
CharityFounded 1516Local reach
Profile last updated: July 18, 2026

About

Founded in 1516, Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Porto de Mós is a charity based in Porto de Mós, Portugal working on elderly care, children & youth, health +3 more.

The Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Porto de Mós is a Portuguese Instituição Particular de Solidariedade Social (IPSS) founded in 1516 in the municipality of Porto de Mós, Leiria district. It provides social, health and educational services to residents of the municipality. Its services include a permanent residential care home for older people (ERPI), a day centre, a home support service for older people, a continuing care unit with 40 places, a physiotherapy and rehabilitation centre, nursery and pre-school education, and food aid for people in economic hardship. It also runs a volunteer programme and has around 468 members (irmãos) who pay an annual fee. The organisation is governed by a Christian brotherhood charter and works for people of all backgrounds, without distinction of race, religious doctrine or political ideas.

Location

Porto de Mós, Portugal

Founded

1516

Organisation type

Charity

Legal form

IPSS

Members

468

Languages

PT

Causes & programmes

Causes

Elderly careChildren & YouthHealthEducationPoverty & HungerCommunity development

Works for

Elderly peopleChildrenFamiliesPeople in povertyPatients

How they work

Direct servicesCommunity programmesVolunteer programmes

Programmes

ERPI (Residência para Pessoas Idosas)

Elderly care · Portugal

Permanent residential care for people over 65 who need social and health support, offering accommodation, meals, personal care, medical and nursing care, and sociocultural activities.

Centro de Dia

Elderly care · Portugal

Day care for older people in the parishes of S. João and S. Pedro, with meals, basic care, activities and a daily transport service.

Serviço de Apoio Domiciliário

Elderly care · Portugal

Home support service providing individualised care to older residents on weekdays in the parishes of S. João and S. Pedro.

Unidade de Cuidados Continuados

Health · Portugal

Long-stay and maintenance continuing care unit with 40 places for people with chronic conditions and varying levels of dependency.

Centro de Medicina Física e Reabilitação

Health · Portugal

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation centre serving the Porto de Mós municipality.

Pré-escolar e Creche (O Rosmaninho)

Education · Portugal

Nursery and pre-school services for children aged 4 months to 5/6 years, following the national pre-school curriculum, with meals and enrichment activities.

Programa de Ajuda Alimentar (Pessoas 2030 / FSE)

Poverty & Hunger · Portugal

Food aid for economically vulnerable people and families, through direct distribution of food baskets and indirect distribution via electronic social cards, with budgeting and waste-prevention training.

Countries of operation

Portugal

Funding & support

Funded by

Government fundingEU fundingMembership fees

Ways to support

VolunteerMembership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Instituto da Segurança Social

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