La Fondation de Plouescat

What La Fondation de Plouescat does

La Fondation de Plouescat is a non-profit foundation (a 'fondation' under French law) founded in 1893 and headquartered on a 6-hectare seaside campus at 50 Boulevard de l'Europe in Plouescat, in the Nord Finistère region of Brittany, France. It operates integrated social, medico-social, and healthcare services for elderly persons and adults with disabilities, organized across seven autonomous residential services: four standard EHPAD units (Le Belvédère, Kan Ar Mor, Avel Vor, Ty Dour) offering 143 permanent and 10 temporary places for dependent persons aged 60 and over; two specialized Alzheimer's and related-disorder units (Barr Heol, Les Coquelicots); one elderly-disability unit (Ar Men); and two disability foyers (Foyer d'Arvor with 32 places and Kreiz ar Mor with 10 rooms for aging disabled adults). The foundation also runs an on-site PASA (Pôle d'Activités et de Soins Adaptés) therapeutic day program, a childcare facility (M.A.M. 'L'Île aux Doudous', opened January 2021) for inter-generational contact, and ancillary resident-facing services (in-house kitchen, laundry, bio-cleaning, cafeteria, hairdressing salon, family apartment, and accessible-vehicle rental).

The technological stack is conventional for a French care facility: standard on-site kitchen, laundry, and bio-cleaning operations; an administrative infrastructure supporting resident/family portals, downloadable admission forms (Cerfa 14732), and a welcome booklet; and a modest deployment of consumer-grade virtual reality equipment supplied through the Haut-Léon Communauté partnership for resident activities. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability beyond the VR experiment, and no mobile application — the foundation's website lists no app downloads and no API surface, and GDPR/Loi Informatique et Libertés compliance is the only certified technical control. Patient-care delivery relies on in-house coordinating physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, social-life assistants, an occupational therapist, and psychologists.

The business model is publicly funded residential care delivered under French regulated pricing: per-diem accommodation and care fees paid by residents (often co-financed by the French social-security system through APA and by départements through allocation for dependency), supplemented by regulated allocations from the Departmental Council for dependency and disability, and ancillary fee-for-service revenue (cafeteria, hairdressing, family apartment rentals, accessible-vehicle rental, outbound laundry to EHPAD Mestioual de Cléder, and external meal delivery via the ALDS de Cléder partnership). There are no equity funding rounds, no parent organization, and no public listing; ownership and governance sit with the foundation's own administrative structure, and pricing is not publicly disclosed on the website. Customer acquisition is community-led, driven by healthcare-professional referrals, social-services channels, regional word-of-mouth, and the foundation's Facebook presence.

Name

La Fondation de Plouescat

Legal name

La Fondation de Plouescat

Website

https://lafondationdeplouescat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

La Fondation de Plouescat is a French non-profit foundation founded in 1893 that operates residential elderly care (EHPAD) for 153 residents and disability housing (Foyer de Vie) for 43 adults on a 6-hectare campus in Plouescat, Brittany, also providing Alzheimer's care, inter-generational programs, and ancillary hospitality services.

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Product category

Elderly and Disability Residential Care Services

NAICS

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

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

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Facility-Based Respite (Assisted Living/SNF/Memory Care Short Stays) (HLADAKAB), Dementia/Alzheimer’s Respite Care (Specialized) (HLADAKAG)

Keywords

• Elderly residential care
• Disability housing services
• Alzheimers specialized care
• EHPAD facilities
• Dependent care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Plouescat

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EHPAD Residential Care Fees: The foundation generates revenue through residential care fees charged to elderly residents in its EHPAD (Établissement d'Hébergement pour Personnes Âgées Dépendantes) facilities, covering permanent and temporary accommodation with care services.
2. Foyer de Vie Residential Care Fees: Revenue from disabled adults accommodated in the Foyer d'Arvor and Kreiz ar Mor facilities, who require a 'Foyer de Vie' orientation from the CDAPH (Commission des droits et de l'autonomie des personnes handicapées).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

La Fondation de Plouescat provides residential care and accommodation services across 7 autonomous services: standard EHPAD units (Le Belvédère, Kan Ar Mor, Avel Vor, Ty Dour) offering 143 permanent places for dependent elderly aged 60+, plus two specialized Alzheimer/dementia units (Barr Heol, Les Coquelicots) and Ar Men for elderly disabled persons, with 10 additional temporary accommodation places. It also operates two Foyers de Vie (Arvor with 32 places across 4 units, and Kreiz ar Mor with 10 rooms) for adults with disabilities requiring a CDAPH orientation, supported by in-house kitchen, laundry, bio-cleaning, PASA therapeutic activities, nursing and paramedical teams, and an intergenerational M.A.M. childcare facility.

Product overview

La Fondation de Plouescat operates a diversified portfolio of care and accommodation services for elderly persons and persons with disabilities across the Nord Finistère region. The core offering consists of 7 autonomous EHPAD (Établissement d'Hébergement pour Personnes Âgées Dépendantes) services: Le Belvédère, Kan Ar Mor, Avel Vor, and Ty Dour provide standard permanent accommodation, while Barr Heol and Les Coquelicots are specialized units for persons with Alzheimer's or related disorders, and Ar Men serves elderly persons with disabilities. Temporary accommodation (10 places) and permanent accommodation (143 places) are available. The disability housing division (Foyer de Vie) includes Arvor (32 places across 4 units) and Kreiz ar Mor (10 rooms), serving adults with disabilities. Supporting services include therapeutic activities (P.A.S.A.), in-house catering, laundry, bio-cleaning, nursing and paramedical teams, animation programs, cafeteria, hairdressing, family apartment, and accessible vehicle rental. External services extend to home meal delivery via ALDS partnership and a childcare facility (L'Île aux Doudous) promoting intergenerational contact.

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Products and services

• EHPAD Permanent Accommodation (Le Belvédère, Kan Ar Mor, Avel Vor, Ty Dour) Permanent residential accommodation in 4 standard EHPAD units (Le Belvédère, Kan Ar Mor, Avel Vor, Ty Dour) offering 143 places for elderly dependent persons aged 60+ from surrounding communes, with on-site nursing and paramedical teams.
• Specialized Alzheimer and Dementia Units (Barr Heol, Les Coquelicots) Two specialized EHPAD units (Barr Heol, Les Coquelicots) welcoming residents with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders, with dedicated therapeutic activity support.
• Ar Men — Elderly Disabled Accommodation Service hosting elderly persons in situations of disability within the EHPAD structure, integrated into the foundation's 7 autonomous services.
• Accueil Temporaire (Temporary Accommodation) Temporary accommodation service with 10 places for elderly persons, offering alternatives to home support, respite for family caregivers, and post-hospital transition, with 2 places reserved for Alzheimer's residents.
• Foyer de Vie d'Arvor Residential facility for adults with disabilities (32 places across 4 units) holding a CDAPH 'Foyer de Vie' orientation, with individually furnished rooms equipped with TV, telephone, and internet connections.
• Foyer de Vie Kreiz ar Mor Intermediate residence between Foyer d'Arvor and EHPAD with 10 rooms across two floors, providing optimized comfort conditions and a project based on maintaining acquired skills in a family atmosphere, including aging disabled adults.
• P.A.S.A. (Pôle d'Activités et de Soins Adaptés) Daytime therapeutic area where listening and speech are prioritized, welcoming groups of residents for activities based on daily tasks with therapeutic purposes, particularly supporting Alzheimer/dementia residents.
• Restauration (In-House Kitchen) In-house kitchen providing residents and staff with local and seasonal meals year-round, and preparing meals for the home delivery partnership with ALDS.
• Blanchisserie (Laundry Service) Professional laundry service maintaining residents' linen and staff uniforms, and providing linen services to EHPAD Mestioual de Cléder under partnership.
• Bionettoyage (Bio-Cleaning Service) Bio-cleaning team and technical service maintaining the foundation's premises and infrastructure, with educational involvement of disability residents in cleaning as part of their personalized support.
• Équipe Soignante (Nursing Team) Healthcare team composed of a coordinating physician, nurses, nursing assistants, and social life assistants providing daily care to residents.
• Équipe Paramédicale (Paramedical Team) Paramedical team including coordinating nurses (service managers), an occupational therapist, and psychologists present within the foundation.
• M.A.M. — L'Île aux Doudous (Intergenerational Childcare) Maison d'Assistantes Maternelles (childcare facility) located within the EHPAD, enabling intergenerational encounters between young children and elderly residents.
• Portage de Repas à Domicile (Home Meal Delivery) Home meal delivery service in partnership with ALDS of Cléder, providing cold meals prepared by the foundation's kitchen team to elderly or disabled persons living at home in the Plouescat and Plouzévédé districts.
• Animations (Resident Activities Program) Specific and diversified weekly activities proposed to residents, including sports, music, cultural events, and intergenerational activities (including VR experiences in partnership with Haut-Léon Communauté).
• Cafétéria On-site cafeteria open Monday to Friday from 10h to 17h30 and weekends from 11h30 to 17h30, serving coffee/tea, cold drinks, cakes, pastries, and hot meals by reservation to residents and visitors.
• Salon de Coiffure (Hairdressing) Hairdressing salon equipped by the foundation, with professionals intervening regularly by appointment to serve residents.
• Appartement des Familles (Family Apartment) Independent F2-type accommodation made available to families for a few nights to facilitate family reunions with residents, subject to billing.
• Location Véhicule Aménagé (Adapted Vehicle Rental) Rental of an adapted vehicle for transporting a person in a wheelchair, available for events such as family celebrations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Association Locale de Développement Sanitaire (ALDS) de CléderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ALDS for meal delivery service to home-dwelling elderly and disabled persons in the Plouescat and Plouzévédé communes. The foundation's kitchen prepares meals delivered in cold chain (liaison froide) by ALDS to local residents.
• EHPAD Mestioual de ClederminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for laundry services where the foundation's laundry team provides linen maintenance and delivery services for residents of the EHPAD Mestioual in Cleder, utilizing the foundation's professional laundry facilities.
• Haut-Léon CommunautéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for virtual reality experiences for residents. Haut-Léon Communauté provides VR equipment and content, enabling residents to experience virtual travel, underwater exploration, and other immersive activities through a program called 'Voyage dans le temps' at the Festival Les Pieds dans le Haut.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Korian: Leading European operator of nursing homes, assisted living, and home care services with deep French EHPAD footprint including Alzheimer's and dependency care offerings. Comparable care continuum but operates at multi-national scale.
• LNA Santé: French health group operating EHPAD, follow-up care clinics, and home hospitalization. Operates multiple nursing home facilities in France with comparable elderly dependent resident population.
• Orpea (Emeis): One of Europe's largest EHPAD and clinic operators with extensive French nursing home presence, including Alzheimer-specialized units. Directly comparable service model (EHPAD + dependency care) but at vastly greater scale and as a for-profit operator.
• Colisée: French operator of EHPAD, SSR, and home care services with a network of nursing homes including specialized dementia care. Comparable resident profiles and dependency-level care to La Fondation de Plouescat.
• DomusVi: Major French EHPAD operator offering residential care, specialized Alzheimer's units, day care, and home services. Closely aligned service mix to La Fondation de Plouescat, including dependency care and short-term stays.

Direct peers

• Fondation Partage & Vie: Non-profit French foundation operating EHPAD and disability housing services across multiple regions. Same legal status and similar service portfolio (EHPAD, foyers, specialized units) as La Fondation de Plouescat.
• Fondation Caisses d'Épargne pour la Solidarité: Non-profit foundation operating EHPAD and senior residential services across French regions. Comparable single-foundation governance, dependency care, and elderly care mission.
• Croix-Rouge française (Direction Personnes Âgées): Non-profit association operating EHPAD, residential care, and home services for elderly and disabled across France. Closely aligned non-profit operating model and elderly dependent care mission.

Others

• Association ALDS Cléder: Local health and social services association partnering with La Fondation de Plouescat for home meal delivery. Adjacent ecosystem player in the same Finistère eldercare network.

Emerging players

• Maisons de Famille (Groupe Maison de Famille): French operator of boutique EHPADs emphasizing human-scale, premium-located residences with specialized Alzheimer's care. Comparable focus on differentiated setting and dependency-level care, but smaller than top-3 incumbents.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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