What MBV does

MBV (Mutuelle Nationale du Bien Vieillir) is a French mutualist, non-profit organization headquartered in Saint-Jean-de-Védas, near Montpellier, that operates a network of 24 establishments and medico-social services across metropolitan France and, via subsidiary ACBV TINA, in Nouméa, Nouvelle-Calédonie. Founded in 2003 and tracing 50 years of operating experience, MBV delivers residential and community-based elderly care through EHPADs (nursing homes for dependent elderly), specialized Alzheimer's living units (Unités de Vie Alzheimer), PASA day-activity centers for residents with cognitive disorders, SSIAD home-care services, day-care and respite platforms, and FAM facilities for aging disabled persons. Its care approach is guided by VITAE CLEMENTIA®, a proprietary framework built on four foundations emphasizing transparency, bientraitance, and resident autonomy. MBV is a member of Adhévie Union and all its establishments are engaged in the Mutualité Française labeling process.

The organization employs more than 1,100 professionals caring for approximately 1,700 residents and patients daily. Each EHPAD typically operates 60–107 beds with on-site kitchens, common areas, dedicated Alzheimer spaces, and, in several cases, PASA units and day-care capacity; examples include MBV Clairbois (80 beds, Dirac), MBV Bellestel (107 beds, PACA), MBV La Méridienne (101 beds, Béziers), and MBV Les Bayles (80 beds plus 6 day-care places, Nouvelle-Aquitaine). Distribution is direct-to-consumer: families and prospective residents contact MBV via its establishment finder and contact forms, with no intermediaries or third-party resellers.

Revenue is generated through recurring monthly fees structured around the French dependency-based pricing system (GIR classification), combining accommodation tariffs (tarif hébergement), dependency tariffs (tarif dépendance), and care components. Several establishments are habilitated for 100% social aid (aide sociale), and the SSIAD, day-care, and PASA service lines operate as complementary recurring streams. The mutualist non-profit structure means surpluses are reinvested into care quality rather than distributed to shareholders, while member affiliation through Adhévie Union provides shared resources, governance standards, and collective identity within the French mutual healthcare sector.

Name

MBV

Legal name

Mutuelle Nationale du Bien Vieillir - MBV

Website

https://mutuelle-mbv.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

MBV (Mutuelle Nationale du Bien Vieillir) is a French mutualist non-profit operating 24 EHPADs and medico-social services, employing 1,100+ professionals to care for approximately 1,700 elderly residents and patients across metropolitan France and Nouvelle-Calédonie.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care Services

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) with Memory Care (HLADACAD), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), Private Duty 24/7 Nursing (RN/LPN) In-Home Care (HSABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Nursing home facilities
• Alzheimer's specialized care
• Mutual healthcare network
• Residential care homes

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-jean-de-védas

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. EHPAD and Residential Care Services: Revenue generated from providing accommodation, care, and support services to elderly residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Services include medical care, food service, activities, and hotel services. Pricing is typically based on dependency levels (GIR classification in France) and accommodation costs.
2. Home Care Services (SSIAD): Home-based nursing and care services for elderly people who prefer to stay in their own homes, providing an alternative to residential care.
3. Day Care and Respite Services: Accueil de jour (day care) services providing temporary care for elderly individuals, supporting both residents and their caregivers. Also includes plateforme de répit (respite platforms) for family caregivers.
4. Specialized Care Units: Specialized Alzheimer units and PASA (Pôle d'Activités de Soins Adaptés) services providing adapted care for residents with cognitive impairments, often funded through specific care agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MBV operates a network of nursing homes (EHPAD) and medico-social services for elderly and disabled individuals across France. Services include permanent and temporary residential accommodation, medical and dependency care, day care (Accueil de Jour), home-based nursing care (SSIAD), specialized Alzheimer units, PASA adapted activity centers, and caregiver respite platforms. Each establishment delivers accommodation, daily assistance, meals, therapeutic activities, and clinical follow-up, with the VITAE CLEMENTIA\u00ae proprietary framework guiding quality standards.

Product overview

MBV (Mutuelle Nationale du Bien Vieillir) is a non-profit mutual healthcare organization that operates a network of over 20 EHPAD (nursing homes) and medico-social services across France. The organization offers a portfolio of residential care facilities including standard EHPAD units, specialized Alzheimer's units (Unités de Vie Alzheimer), day care centers (Accueil de Jour), and adapted care activity centers (PASA). MBV's care approach is guided by the VITAE CLEMENTIA® philosophy, which emphasizes transparency, quality care, and respect for resident autonomy. The organization employs over 1,100 staff members to care for approximately 1,700 residents across 24 establishments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EHPAD (\u00c9tablissements d'H\u00e9bergement pour Personnes \u00c2g\u00e9es D\u00e9pendantes) Nursing homes providing permanent accommodation, medical care, dependency care, meals, and daily-living assistance for elderly dependent persons across 24 establishments in France.
• VITAE CLEMENTIA\u00ae care concept A proprietary framework of four foundational principles guiding MBV's commitment to transparency, well-treatment (bientraitance), and respect for freedoms for all residents, supporting personalized lifestyle and well-being.
• Accueil de Jour (Day Care) Day care services allowing elderly individuals living at home to attend the establishment during the day for activities, social interaction, meals, and care, providing respite for family caregivers.
• PASA (P\u00f4le d'Activit\u00e9s de Soins Adapt\u00e9s) Adapted care activity centers providing non-pharmacological therapeutic activities and stimulation for residents with moderate cognitive disorders within EHPAD settings.
• Unit\u00e9s de Vie Alzheimer (Alzheimer's Living Units) Dedicated secured living spaces within EHPADs for residents with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, offering specialized care, secure environments, and adapted therapeutic programming.
• Plateforme de R\u00e9pit (Respite Platforms) Respite platforms providing structured support, temporary care solutions, and relief services for family caregivers of elderly or disabled persons at home.
• SSIAD (Services de Soins Infirmiers \u00c0 Domicile) - Home Care Home-based nursing and personal care services delivered to elderly individuals in their own residences as an alternative to residential placement.
• FAM (Foyers d'Accueil M\u00e9dicalis\u00e9s) and Disabled Aging Services Medico-social residences for aging disabled persons (Personnes Handicap\u00e9es Vieillissantes), combining residential accommodation with medical support adapted to dual disability-aging needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1700 people receive daily care and support
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adhévie UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBV is a member of Adhévie Union, a mutual union network. This affiliation provides shared resources, best practices, and a collective identity within the mutualist healthcare sector.
• Mutualité FrançaisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll MBV establishments are committed to the Mutualité Française labeling process, indicating adherence to quality standards and ethical practices of the French mutual health insurance federation.
• Resanté'VousminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResanté'Vous organized inter-establishment sporting encounters as part of a 2-year fall prevention project (2025-2026) involving MBV Clairbois, La Tour de Vigenna, and Villa les Varennes establishments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• LNA Santé: Listed French operator of EHPAD, SSR and psychiatric clinics with similar regional clustering; comparable reliance on dependency tariffs and aide sociale funding.
• Korian (Clariane): Pan-European EHPAD and senior care operator with a leading French network of nursing homes; competes for the same residents and workforce as MBV and operates an analogous mix of standard and specialized units.
• UNIVI: Non-profit mutual operator of EHPAD, résidences autonomie and SSIAD services for elderly persons; structurally and operationally the closest analogue to MBV's mutualist model and service mix.
• Colisée: French EHPAD operator with nursing homes, specialized units and home care services across multiple regions; directly competes with MBV's mix of residential, day-care and SSIAD offerings.
• Orpea (Emeis): One of Europe's largest for-profit EHPAD and clinical care operators with a substantial French nursing home footprint; directly comparable business model (EHPAD, specializations, multi-region presence) though structured as a listed for-profit rather than a mutual.
• ACPPA: French associative (non-profit) operator of EHPAD, résidences seniors and home services; comparable non-profit governance, reimbursement exposure and resident profile to MBV.
• DomusVi: Major private French EHPAD and assisted-living operator with hundreds of facilities; comparable resident mix, GIR-based pricing exposure, and multi-region footprint.

Others

• Adhévie Union: Federation of mutual health organizations to which MBV belongs; comparable member organizations operate parallel EHPAD networks, making the federation ecosystem a relevant competitive and partnership benchmark rather than a direct single-entity peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MutuelleMBV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mbv-mutuelle

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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