01. May 2026
Grounded in the strategic research completed in Marina Alta by May 2026, Odessa Care exists to transform the current care ecosystem into a more humane, professional, and sustainable model for older adults and people living with dementia, by strengthening workforce quality, establishing ethical and transparent care pathways, and developing anticipatory solutions that support families while reducing pressure on public systems.
01. April 2026
The Pilot Phase conducted in Marina Alta by Odessa Care has confirmed the presence of structural inefficiencies across that English Care Ecosystem including a shortage of qualified providers, fraudulent intermediation practices, widespread informal employment, and significant distortions in cost structures.
Special attention was given to care procedures, continuity-of-care protocols, and the efficiency of coordination between families and health, social, and private care resources, with a particular focus on the resulting pressure on public services and the additional costs generated by the lack of system integration.
This scenario is leading not only to unequal access to high-quality care, but also to a considerable financial burden on public health and social services in Europe, directly affecting the long-term sustainability of the care model.
01. May- 2025
By May 2026, the project had completed a Pilot Phase of a Confidential strategic research study on the care ecosystem in Marina Alta, Costa Blanca, aimed at gaining an in-depth understanding of the care needs of international resident communities through a comprehensive sector-wide analysis.
Conducted over a period of nearly five months, the study examined multiple variables that directly and indirectly affect the sustainability of the care model. These included the availability and density of qualified care providers, the level of accredited training and real-world experience among professional caregivers, as well as the degree of informal employment and unregulated hiring practices within the home care sector.
The research also assessed cost differentials and pricing structures, particularly those influenced by language, level of qualification, and provider background, together with the viability of hybrid living-care models, integrating home-based support, family involvement, community resources, and clinical services.
In addition, the study reviewed human resources practices within the care sector, including recruitment, supervision, retention, and staff turnover processes, as well as the level of care preparedness and anticipatory planning among families and international residents.
Finally, the research incorporated indicators of perceived quality, family satisfaction, and the overall sustainability of the care model, enabling the development of a comprehensive diagnosis of the sector’s main structural weaknesses and the opportunities to build a more humane, professional, and anticipatory model of care.
June 2018
Ireland marked the next significant chapter in the journey of the project. It offered the opportunity to learn from one of the most respected care organisations, recognised not only for the quality of care provided to those in need, but also for its commitment to supporting, training, and protecting caregivers.
From this international experience emerged both the English edition of the original discovery narrative and a profound reassessment of the current care system for older adults living with dementia, revealing the need for a more human, professional, and sustainable care model.
2020
ODESSA was founded from a deeply human conviction: that care is, above all, an ethical responsibility.
During the pandemic, a historical discovery in Dénia brought to light a difficult legacy linked to one of the darkest chapters of European history. Rather than turning away from that reality, it became the catalyst for a new purpose.
Where history once reflected abandonment and dehumanization, ODESSA Care was conceived as its opposite: a model built on dignity, protection, and compassionate care.
Our name stands for transformation — the conscious decision to turn memory into responsibility, and responsibility into action.
Today, ODESSA Care exists to protect the dignity of older adults and people living with dementia, while supporting families through one of life’s most complex journeys.
2019
Back in Spain, the founder established a private detective agency authorised by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior and the National Police Directorate, Check for Care. based in Dénia and dedicated exclusively to the prevention and investigation of abuse and mistreatment of dependent expatriate seniors in Spain. This work further strengthened a professional culture of observation, responsibility, and ethical vigilance.
2018
Working as a caregiver in care homes and nursing homes in Longfield and Sevenoaks (Kent), every aspect of care was learned firsthand — from daily practical duties to the deeper responsibility of trust, presence, and protection.
2017
Through formal training and daily experience in England, a vision became clear: one day to return to Spain and combine the rigour of British care, ethical standards, and human connection with the warmth of the Mediterranean, creating a new model of care for expatriate communities.
May 2016
At Odessa Care, you can begin preparing your future care through our three plans: Root, Plant, and Tree. Each plan allows you to contribute €300, €500, or €900 per month, helping to secure access to the Odessa Caregiver Reserve Program.
These advance contributions support the creation of our carefully selected Odessa caregiver pool, recruited through a meticulous process to ensure the right professional match when care is needed.
By planning ahead, you help guarantee immediate, dignified, and well-matched care, tailored to your personal needs and preferences when the time comes.
At Odessa Care, caregivers are admitted to our network only through a highly selective recruitment process. Each candidate undergoes background checks, including criminal records, professional references, and academic verification, ensuring reliability and integrity from the start.
Only caregivers who successfully complete the Odessa Care Training Program receive the Odessa Quality Seal. This certification is reviewed and renewed every month, confirming that the caregiver continues to meet our standards of discretion, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
Only caregivers with a valid and updated Odessa Quality Seal are eligible to work within the Odessa Caregiver Pool, guaranteeing families a level of care that is secure, trustworthy, and consistently monitored
Our team brings together professionals from Spain, Chile, England, Belgium, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, reflecting the international spirit of Odessa Care.
Odessa Care will operate from April 2026 as a Spanish S.L.U., allowing us to provide professional care services with full operational capacity.
The project was originally established years ago as a cultural association before a Notary in Pego, reflecting the same values and mission that continue to guide Odessa Care today.
The .org domain simply reflects the social spirit and long-term vision of the project, which aims to evolve in the future into a foundation dedicated to dignified care for older people living with dementia.
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Odessa Care does not operate shelters or residential facilities. Our model is based on personalised home care and caregiver support for expatriate seniors living in their own homes in the Marina Alta on the Costa Blanca.
For reasons of privacy, dignity, and discretion, we do not organise visits to private care settings. However, we are always happy to meet personally and explain how our care model works.
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