# Elderly care and nursing home operations in France > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/elderly-care-and-nursing-home-operations-in-france > Updated: 2026-08-18T05:01:04.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Elderly care in France involves a diverse range of facility types, costs, and operational models. In Amiens, nursing home (EHPAD) monthly rates vary from approximately €2,000 in public institutions to over €4,000 in commercial private establishments. While 80% of Amiens-based facilities are eligible for Aide Sociale à l’Hébergement (ASH) to assist low-income residents, French law also includes the ‘obligation alimentaire’, which allows authorities to claim financial contributions from family members if a resident’s resources are insufficient. Operational practices at various facilities emphasize multidisciplinary support and personalized care. For example, ‘Ma Maison’ in Agen serves low-income populations using a diverse staff of caregivers, nurses, and psychologists, while implementing specific hydration protocols during heatwaves. Other residences, such as ‘Le Bosguérard’, utilize structured administration and personalized tracking to manage residents’ daily routines and specific preferences. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Elderly care facilities in France focus on personalized resident support Nursing homes in France, including facilities in Agen and Saint-Pierre-du-Bosguérard, utilize specialized multidisciplinary teams to provide medical, social, and personalized daily care for elderly residents. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elderly-care-facilities-in-france-focus-on-personalized-resident-support ### 2026-08-11: Elderly care costs and legal obligations in French nursing homes Nursing home costs in Amiens, France, range from €2,000 to over €4,000 monthly, while French law may require family members to contribute to care costs through the 'obligation alimentaire'. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elderly-care-costs-and-legal-obligations-in-french-nursing-homes --- Cite as: Elderly care and nursing home operations in France. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/elderly-care-and-nursing-home-operations-in-france