Which establishments or residences accommodate elderly people (Ehpad...)?

Verified 08 November 2024 - Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister), National Solidarity Fund for Autonomy (CNSA)

There are several types of facilities for the elderly. These facilities are more or less medicalized, depending on whether they are intended to house elderly people autonomous or dependent or highly dependent. When the elderly person's resources are insufficient, some costs may be borne by the department. We'll explain.

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Independent older person

It can be accommodated in residence services seniors (RSS) in a hotel complex, or in self-government residence (previously called home).

These are non-medicalized residences.

The elderly person rents a room or an apartment there.

It benefits from facilities and collective services (laundry, catering, household services...).

Contact details, services and prices of independent residences can be obtained using this online service:

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FYI  

The cost of accommodation in self-contained residence may be supported by the department in case of insufficient resources.

Dependent elderly person

It can be accommodated in care institution for elderly dependent persons (Ehpad).

It's a medical facility.

The elderly person is accommodated in a single or collective room.

She is receiving medical treatment there.

It has access to communal facilities and services (e.g. laundry, catering, entertainment).

FYI  

In case of insufficient resources, certain costs (accommodation costs) may be supported by the department.

To be admitted to Ehpad: titleContent, the person must be 60 years of age or older, but some departments grant exemptions for those under 60.

You can search for an Ehpad using this online service:

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Please note

Some supplementary pension funds have places reserved for their pensioners in Éhpad. You have to contact the senior's pension fund to find out if that is the case.

Highly dependent older person

She can be housed in a long-term care facility (previously called USLD).

These facilities are usually leaning on a hospital.

The majority of the shelters are for people over 60 years of age, usually following hospitalization.

People are accommodated in individual rooms with medical care and constant supervision.

The medical means used are more important than in the care facilities for elderly dependent persons (Ehpad).

FYI  

In case of insufficient resources, accommodation costs may be supported by the department.

A long-term care facility can be sought using this online service:

Find accommodation for the elderly (Ehpad, independent residence, long-term care facility) and compare their services and prices

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