The new center for the elderly in Pazdigrad will have capacity for 150 residents in the residential section and up to 250 in the day care, and in addition to accommodation, it will also offer meal and medication delivery.
The City of Split has officially launched preparations for the construction of a new Center for the Elderly in Pazdigrad. On Thursday, August 6, 2026, a contract for the preparation of project documentation and project supervision services was signed at the Banovina premises, marking the first concrete step towards a new home for elderly citizens after more than half a century.
The contract was signed by Split Mayor Tomislav Šuta and Zdenka Šarolić, director of the design company Studio Nexar d.o.o. This signature marks the beginning of work on one of the key projects announced during the election campaign.
Mayor Šuta reflected on the process that led to the signing of the contract. "The land is partly owned by Parkovi i nasadi and partly by the City of Split. During the campaign, we promised the construction of two homes for the elderly. A contract has already been signed for one, while the public procurement procedure for this project took a bit longer due to appeal processes," Šuta told DalmacijaDanas.
He emphasized that he is aware of the great need for such facilities in Split. "The center in Pazdigrad is intended for users of the third and fourth categories, and in addition to accommodation capacities, it will also include a day care center and services such as hot meal and medication delivery," he added.
Speaking about the capacities of the future center, Šuta clarified the planned numbers. "When we were preparing the project task and assessing needs, it was envisaged that the residential part for users of the third and fourth categories would have a capacity of about 150 users. As for the day care center, we expect it to be able to accommodate between 200 and 250 users," said the mayor.
At the same time, he was clear about the next steps. "We expect to obtain all necessary permits within the set deadlines because without them, there is no realization of the project. After more than 50 years, the City of Split is starting the construction of centers for the elderly, and this represents a major step forward," Šuta stated.
Zdenka Šarolić, director of Studio Nexar, thanked for the trust placed in them and announced dedicated work. "It is an honor to sign this contract. We will invest all our knowledge and experience to create a quality project that will benefit the citizens of Split," Šarolić stated.
When asked about more concrete details regarding capacities, she was reserved and realistic about the current phase of the project. "We are not even close to preparing a preliminary design," she briefly responded, leaving technical details to the mayor.
In conclusion, Šuta emphasized that by building centers at two locations, Split will meet all existing needs for accommodation of elderly people in the city, significantly raising the quality of care for the oldest citizens.
