Sainte-Marie Hospital Association

What Sainte-Marie Hospital Association does

The Association Hospitalière Sainte-Marie (AHSM) is a French non-profit healthcare association founded in 1827 and governed under the 1901 non-profit law, operating with ESPIC (Établissement de Santé Privé d'Intérêt Collectif) status. It runs 49 establishments across six territories in southeastern France (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Occitanie, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), including six main psychiatric hospital centers (Nice, Clermont-Ferrand, Privas, Rodez, Le Puy-en-Velay, plus Adélaïde Perrin sites in Lyon), and a network of outpatient CMPs, CATTP centers, day hospitals, EHPAD nursing homes, MAS/FAM disability residences, ESAT sheltered work programs, CSAPA addiction centers, CEDA autism evaluation centers, Maisons des Adolescents, and IFSI/IFAS nursing training institutes. AHSM serves 50,270+ patients annually with a workforce of 6,018 professionals across 150 occupations including approximately 250 physicians and 1,700 caregivers, providing full-lifecycle mental health, disability, and elderly dependency care.

The organization's business model is anchored in French social security reimbursement under the ALD framework for mental health conditions, with services provided at no direct cost to patients. It receives public funding for healthcare, medico-social, and social missions via the ARS (Agences Régionales de Santé) tariff system, supplemented by donations and tuition/apprenticeship funding for its IFSI/IFAS training programs (1,540 hours over 2 years). AHSM is a member of FEHAP, the federation defending non-profit private healthcare values in France, and is led by President Alain Noziglia with no parent company or external equity backing. Technical infrastructure consists of standard healthcare IT (CARIATIDES patient records, hospital information systems, Google Analytics for web) with GDPR-compliant data governance under a dedicated DPO, and no disclosed AI, API, or proprietary technology platforms.

Revenue derives from three streams: (1) recurrent public health service reimbursement from Sécurité Sociale and complementary insurers, (2) donations from individuals and organizations supporting care improvements and community engagement, and (3) training fees and apprenticeship funding for IFSI/IFAS nursing programs. AHSM's market posture is that of a long-tenured, distribution-anchored regional healthcare network, currently investing in facility reconstruction (notably the Nice hospital tranche 1 inauguration in May 2026), training institute relocation, and partnerships to address healthcare workforce shortages in its territories.

Name

Sainte-Marie Hospital Association

Legal name

Association Hospitalière Sainte-Marie

Website

https://ahsm.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1827

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

AHSM is a French non-profit ESPIC healthcare association founded in 1827, operating 49 establishments across six southeastern territories. It provides psychiatric, elderly, disability, addiction, and adolescent mental health services plus nursing training, serving 50,270+ patients annually with 6,018 professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Psychiatric and Mental Health Services

NAICS

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (622210), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based & Nonprofit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAE)

Keywords

• Psychiatric hospital services
• Mental health care
• Elderly dependency care
• Disability support services
• Healthcare professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Chamalières

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Health Service Reimbursement: As an ESPIC (Établissement de Santé Privé d'Intérêt Collectif) association under the 1901 non-profit law, AHSM operates public health missions. Healthcare services are reimbursed through French social security (Sécurité Sociale) and complementary health insurance. The association receives public funding for its healthcare, medico-social, and social missions.
2. Donations and Support: The association receives donations from individuals and organizations to support projects, care improvements, and community engagement initiatives. A dedicated donations page exists for public contributions.
3. Training Services: Professional training services through IFSI (Institut de Formation en Soins Infirmiers) and IFAS (Institut de Formation Aide-Soignant), offering nursing and caregiver training programs with tuition fees and apprenticeship funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Association Hospitalière Sainte-Marie (AHSM) is a non-profit healthcare organization that operates a network of 49 psychiatric, medico-social, and training establishments across six French territories. It delivers inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, addiction treatment (CSAPA), elderly care (EHPAD, USLD), disability services (MAS, FAM, ESAT, SAMSAH), autism evaluation (CEDA), adolescent mental health (Maisons des Adolescents), and nursing/aide-soignant training (IFSI/IFAS).

Product overview

The Association Hospitalière Sainte-Marie (AHSM) is a non-profit healthcare association operating as a unified network of 49 healthcare establishments across 6 territories in France. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of psychiatric services (hospitalization, outpatient care, crisis intervention, mobile teams), elderly care (EHPAD nursing homes), disability support (ESAT, SAMSAH, MAS facilities), addiction treatment (CSAPA centers), child and adolescent psychiatry, and healthcare professional training (IFSI/IFAS institutes). The portfolio is organized as a coordinated territorial healthcare network rather than discrete products, with hospitals, mental health centers, day facilities, and training institutes operating under unified governance to provide comprehensive patient pathways from acute care to long-term support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AHSM: Primary trade name and abbreviation for Association Hospitalière Sainte-Marie, a non-profit healthcare association operating psychiatric and medico-social facilities across France.

Products and services

• Psychiatric Hospital Centers (Centre Hospitalier Sainte-Marie) Inpatient psychiatric hospital services including acute care, crisis intervention, medium and long-term hospitalization, and specialized units for adults, children/adolescents, and geriatric psychiatry across six regional hospital centers.
• Outpatient Mental Health Centers (CMP / CATTP / Hôpital de Jour) Centres Médico-Psychologiques (CMP), Centres d'Accueil Thérapeutique à Temps Partiel (CATTP), and Hôpitaux de Jour (HDJ) providing outpatient consultations, part-time therapy, and day hospital psychiatric treatment.
• Gérontopsychiatry Services Specialized mental health diagnosis and treatment for elderly persons over 50, addressing dementia, depression, anxiety, and psychotic disorders, delivered via dedicated units and mobile gerontopsychiatry teams.
• CSAPA Addiction Treatment Centers Centres de Soins, d'Accompagnement et de Prévention en Addictologie providing free addiction consultations, treatment and prevention for alcohol, drug and medication dependencies, including harm reduction and rehabilitation programs.
• EHPAD Nursing Homes for Elderly Residential nursing homes (Établissement d'Hébergement pour Personnes Âgées Dépendantes) providing long-term care for dependent elderly persons across multiple locations including Sainte-Thérèse, Villa Paisible, Le Cap Veyre, Le Castel Bristol, Marie Pia, Villa Marie, La Roseraie and others.
• Disability Services (MAS / FAM / ESAT / SAMSAH)

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,270 people cared for and/or supported annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CARROS SPORT INCLUSIONminorOthers · 1 June 2026Association working to promote sports access for persons with physical disabilities. Intervenes at IFSI/IFAS to sensitize future healthcare professionals to disability realities, inclusion, and practice adaptations. Led by President Didier GIORDANO with testimonial from athlete Franck OBERDORFF.
• APREH (Association pour la Prévention et l'Education en Santé)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2025Partnership with APREH for the development of a 2-year aide-soignant training program, validated by ARS. The program addresses dual objectives: training more healthcare professionals in a territory marked by shortages and enabling professionalization of employees already in positions, meeting employer needs.
• Maison des Adolescents de l'Aveyron (MDA 12)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-managed with Centre Hospitaliers de Rodez et Millau, and associations Addictions France et Village 12. Provides comprehensive adolescent mental health services including welcoming, information, prevention, health promotion, and short-term care for adolescents, families, and professionals.
• Addictions FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-management partner for Maison des Adolescents de l'Aveyron, providing expertise in addiction prevention and treatment alongside the association's mental health services.
• Village 12coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-management partner for Maison des Adolescents de l'Aveyron, contributing to the comprehensive adolescent mental health service network.
• Fondation OptéominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-manager of SAMSAH (Service d'Accompagnement Médico-Social pour Adultes Handicapés) for psychiatric disability, providing specialized support services for adults with disabilities.
• FEHAP (Fédération des Établissements Hospitaliers et d'Aide à la Personne)coreOthersAHSM is a member of FEHAP, the federation that defends the values of non-profit private healthcare. FEHAP represents and supports non-profit healthcare establishments in France.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ramsay Santé: Ramsay Santé is France's largest private hospital group operating a broad multi-specialty network that includes psychiatric facilities. Comparable in scale and multi-site hospital operation, though primarily for-profit and focused on medical-surgical specialties rather than mental health.
• Emeis (formerly Orpea): Emeis is a major European operator of nursing homes, clinics, and psychiatric facilities. Comparable to AHSM in operating EHPAD-style elderly care and psychiatric services at large scale across France, though structured as a for-profit public-listed entity with a different funding model.
• Korian: Korian (now part of the Emeis group) is a leading European elderly-care provider also running psychiatric and specialty care facilities. Comparable to AHSM's EHPAD and gérontopsychiatry footprint at scale, though predominantly for-profit and broader in clinical scope.
• LNA Santé: LNA Santé is a French multi-site operator of nursing homes, clinics, and psychiatric facilities. Comparable to AHSM in combining EHPAD, SSR, and psychiatric services under one governance, though structured as a publicly traded group rather than an ESPIC.
• Croix-Rouge française: Croix-Rouge française operates a wide portfolio of non-profit healthcare, medico-social, and disability services across France. Comparable to AHSM in non-profit / FEHAP-adjacent status, though it does not specialize in psychiatric hospital services to the same depth.

Direct peers

• Inicea (Korian): Inicea is the French psychiatric and addiction hospital group operated within the Korian / Emeis ecosystem, running a multi-site mental-health hospital network that most directly competes with AHSM's psychiatric hospital footprint and ESPIC-style service mix in France.
• Centre Hospitalier Le Vinatier: Centre Hospitalier Le Vinatier is one of France's largest public psychiatric hospital centers, located in the Lyon metropolitan area (Bron), directly comparable to AHSM's Clermont-Ferrand center in scale and in providing the full adult, child, and gérontopsychiatry continuum.
• CLINEA: CLINEA is a French operator of psychiatric, addiction, and rehabilitation clinics operating a multi-site network with a similar specialty focus to AHSM's psychiatric hospitals, CSAPA centers, and day-hospital offerings.
• GHU Paris Psychiatrie & Neurosciences: GHU Paris Psychiatrie & Neurosciences is the leading Parisian public hospital group dedicated to psychiatry and neuroscience, aggregating former Sainte-Anne, Maison Blanche and Perray-Vaucluse sites and providing a multi-site psychiatric service model structurally analogous to AHSM's network of Centre Hospitalier Sainte-Marie sites.

Regional players

• CHU de Clermont-Ferrand: CHU de Clermont-Ferrand is the public university hospital co-located with AHSM's Centre Hospitalier Sainte-Marie Clermont-Ferrand, sharing the same Puy-de-Dôme territory and patient base. It competes with AHSM for inpatient referrals, residents, and ARS funding in the same catchment area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AssociationHospitaliereSainteMarie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/showcase/etablissements-sainte-marie-aveyron
• Xx.com/AHSMtweets

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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