What Maxi Aide Grand Lyon does

Maxi Aide Grand Lyon is a French non-profit association (Loi 1901) founded on January 24, 1954, providing home care and personal assistance services to elderly, disabled, and dependent individuals across the Lyon metropolitan area. The association operates five physical agencies covering all nine Lyon arrondissements plus the cantons of Rillieux-la-Pape, Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or, and Irigny, delivering services directly at beneficiaries' homes seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Its service portfolio comprises nine core offerings: morning/evening assistance, personal hygiene support, meal preparation and eating assistance, grocery shopping, walking companionship, outings support, 24/7 sick accompaniment, caregiver support groups (Cafés des Aidants), and meal delivery.

The organization employs nearly 290 trained caregivers serving approximately 1,300 beneficiaries, with service delivery organized by geographic sector to minimize travel time. It is authorized by Métropole de Lyon under a CPOM (Contrat Pluriannuel d'Objectifs et de Moyens) framework that rate-regulates its tariffs, and is a member of the UNA federation representing over 750 French home care structures. Pricing is hourly and usage-based, with amounts varying based on financial aid allocations (APA, PCH, Aide Sociale) determined by Métropole de Lyon; services are VAT-exempt and qualify for a 50% tax credit.

From a technology and business model standpoint, Maxi Aide is a labor-intensive services business with minimal proprietary technology beyond integration with the French government's ESMS Numérique digitization program. Revenue is generated through hourly service fees supplemented by public funding streams (APA, PCH, retirement funds such as CARSAT/RSI/MSA) and out-of-pocket beneficiary contributions. The association has no disclosed funding events, no parent company, no acquisitions, and no expansion outside the Lyon metropolitan region. A Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) evaluation is scheduled for April 2026 as part of the national ESSMS evaluation cycle.

Name

Maxi Aide Grand Lyon

Legal name

Association MAXI AIDE Grand Lyon

Website

https://maxiaide.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Maxi Aide Grand Lyon is a French non-profit association (Loi 1901) founded in 1954 that delivers hourly home care services to approximately 1,300 elderly, disabled, and dependent individuals across the Lyon metropolitan area via five agencies and nearly 290 caregivers.

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Product category

Home Care and Personal Assistance Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Care & ADL Assistance (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility) (HLADAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dressing & Undressing Assistance (HSABABAB), Eating & Feeding Assistance (HSABABAE), Oral Care Assistance (HSABABAF), Recurring Housekeeping for Seniors/In-Home Support (HSAEAAAL), Overnight Respite Care (HSABAGAB), Emergency / On-Demand Respite Care (HSABAGAD), Volunteer & Companion Support Services (Hospice Volunteer Programs) (HSABAFAO)

Keywords

• Home care services
• Elderly assistance
• Personal care
• Disability support
• Caregiver respite

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hourly home care services: Services are billed by the hour of intervention performed at the beneficiary's home. Tariffs are set annually unless modified by legislative changes affecting labor costs. Pricing varies based on financial aids assigned to beneficiaries such as APA, PCH, Social Aid, as set by Métropole de Lyon. The organization is exempt from VAT and invoices open rights to tax reductions under the general tax code.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Maxi Aide Grand Lyon is a non-profit association that delivers in-home personal care and daily living assistance services to elderly, disabled, dependent, and convalescent individuals across the Lyon metropolitan area. Services include morning and bedtime routines, hygiene, meal preparation, grocery shopping, walks, outings, 24/7 patient accompaniment, caregiver support groups (Cafés des Aidants), and meal delivery, all performed by trained auxiliares de vie at the beneficiary's home.

Product overview

Maxi Aide Grand Lyon is a non-profit association (Loi 1901) founded in 1954 providing comprehensive home care and support services for elderly, disabled, and dependent individuals in the Lyon metropolitan area. The organization operates as a unified service portfolio rather than a platform-with-modules architecture, offering nine core services that work together to enable individuals to remain safely in their homes: aide au lever et au coucher (morning/evening assistance), aide à la toilette (personal hygiene), aide à la préparation et prise de repas (meal assistance), aide aux courses (grocery shopping), aide aux promenades (walking support), aide aux sorties (outings assistance), accompagnement malades jour et nuit (24/7 patient accompaniment), Cafés des Aidants (caregiver support groups), and livraison de repas/portage des repas (meal delivery). Services are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and are delivered by approximately 290 trained caregivers to nearly 1,300 beneficiaries across five local agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aide au lever et au coucher (Morning and Bedtime Assistance) Assistance with morning getting-up and evening bedtime routines for elderly or mobility-impaired individuals, including help getting out of bed, dressing, and creating a sleep-friendly environment.
• Aide à la toilette (Personal Hygiene Assistance) Respectful personal hygiene assistance adapted to individual needs, including complete or partial bathing, dressing/undressing, and comfort care for elderly or dependent persons.
• Aide à la préparation et prise de repas (Meal Preparation and Eating Assistance) Meal preparation and eating assistance service providing nutritious meals tailored to tastes, served at regular times with proper presentation for safe consumption.
• Aide aux courses (Grocery Shopping Assistance) Grocery shopping assistance including making purchase lists, shopping, and home delivery, as well as accompanying beneficiaries to stores for those who prefer in-person assistance.
• Aide aux promenades (Walking Companionship) Walking companionship service providing adapted itineraries, transport to walking locations, and personalized support for elderly or mobility-reduced individuals to enjoy outdoor exercise safely.
• Aide aux sorties (Outings Assistance) Outings assistance service for medical appointments, family visits, and recreational activities, including adapted transport and physical support during administrative or medical visits.
• Accompagnement malades jour et nuit (24/7 Patient Accompaniment) 24/7 day and night patient accompaniment service providing daily assistance (hygiene, meals, medication), moral support, fall prevention, health professional coordination, and nighttime presence for elderly, convalescent, or disabled individuals.
• Cafés des Aidants (Caregiver Support Groups) Monthly caregiver support meetings led by a social worker and psychologist, providing information, emotional support, and community connection for caregivers regardless of age or their loved one's condition. Free of charge.
• Livraison de repas / Portage des repas (Meal Delivery) Balanced meal delivery service available from the Saint Cyr au Mont d'Or agency, serving elderly, disabled, or convalescent individuals with daily lunch deliveries between 10:15 and 12:15, including weekends and holidays.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UNA (Union Nationale de l'Aide, des Soins et des Services aux Domiciles)coreOthersMAXI AIDE Grand Lyon is a member of UNA, which advocates for fundamental rights to be helped, accompanied and cared for at home, informed choice for those assisted, reform of home care financing, valorization of home care professions, and an alternative approach specific to the social economy. UNA network comprises over 750 Structures d'Aide, de Soins et de Services à Domicile.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Domidom: Domidom is a French personal services group offering home help and care for elderly, disabled, and convalescent individuals across multiple agencies. It directly competes with Maxi Aide in the non-medical home assistance segment with a similar service portfolio targeting the same beneficiary profiles.
• Petits-fils: Petits-fils is a French home care services network specializing in assistance for elderly people, with a nationwide network of agencies. It is a direct competitor in the elderly ADL assistance market, offering similar services including personal hygiene, meals, mobility support, and companionship delivered at beneficiaries' homes.
• Senior Compagnie: Senior Compagnie is a French franchise network providing home care services specifically for seniors and dependent individuals. It operates with a comparable service portfolio (ADLs, accompaniment, hygiene, meals) and is a direct competitive peer in the elderly home care segment across French metropolitan areas.
• Ages & Vie: Ages & Vie is a French association operating shared housing solutions for dependent elderly people, combining personal assistance with community living. It addresses the same loss-of-autonomy challenge as Maxi Aide via a residential alternative model rather than home-based care, making it a comparable peer addressing the same end beneficiary.
• APEF (Assistance aux Personnes Âgées et/ou dépendantes et aux Familles): APEF is a French franchise network dedicated to home assistance for elderly and dependent persons, providing personal care, household help, and accompaniment services. It directly competes with Maxi Aide in the elderly home care segment with comparable services and beneficiary profiles.
• ADESSA Domicile: ADESSA Domicile is a French federation representing home services structures (associations, enterprises, CCAS/CIAS) delivering personal assistance, household help, and care services. It represents organizations operating with similar governance and service models to Maxi Aide across France.
• ADMR: ADMR (Aide à Domicile en Milieu Rural) is the leading French federation of non-profit home care associations, operating a similar Loi 1901 model delivering personal assistance, household help, and care services nationwide. ADMR is the most structurally comparable peer given its association-based governance, government-funded services, and comprehensive ADL portfolio serving elderly and disabled populations.

Broad incumbents

• AXEO Services: AXEO Services is a national French franchise network offering personal services including home care for seniors. As a broader multi-service operator (cleaning, childcare, gardening) with a senior care vertical, it competes for the same beneficiary base but with a wider service portfolio than Maxi Aide.
• O2 Séniors: O2 is one of France's largest personal services franchise networks with a dedicated O2 Séniors vertical for elderly home care. As a capitalized multi-region operator, O2 represents a different business model (franchise) but serves the same elderly home care market with similar ADL-focused services, particularly in the Lyon metropolitan area.

Others

• UNA (Union Nationale de l'Aide, des Soins et des Services aux Domiciles): UNA is the national federation to which Maxi Aide belongs, representing 750+ home care structures across France. While not a competitor, UNA is a key ecosystem participant that shapes the regulatory environment, sector advocacy, and shared services for member associations like Maxi Aide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Investors

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