Children under 18 years who have physical, mental, sensory or multiple disabilities; adults between 18 and 64 years who have physical, mental, sensory, multiple disabilities or psychiatric problems; not self-sufficient people over 65 years with a permanent disability or chronic illnesses, with consequent reduction of personal autonomy as much to need continuously help or to perform important functions of life daily.

Bed in a structure, health and / or social, staffed and equipped to receive and assist full-time patients. The number of beds provides a measure of the carrying capacity of the structure.