OVPAR

What OVPAR does

OVPAR is a non-profit association (association loi 1901) founded in 1978 and headquartered in Villeurbanne, France, with 11-50 employees. The organization delivers medico-social services designed to combat social isolation among elderly residents and support their informal caregivers. Its service portfolio is anchored on three core regulated activities: Accueil de Jour (day care), Service de Soins Infirmiers À Domicile (SSIAD – home nursing care), and a comprehensive animation program featuring regular activities, annual workshops, and inter-generational events. The organization also operates a dedicated caregiver support platform (Aide aux Aidants) offering personalized listening, support groups, mediation, musicotherapy, and respite services.

OVPAR operates from two physical locations: the Maison des Aînés (56 Rue du 1er Mars 1943) and Espace Saint André (26 Allée des Cèdres), both in Villeurbanne. The association is funded primarily through institutional partnerships with public entities — Ville de Villeurbanne, Métropole de Lyon, Agence Régionale de Santé (ARS), and CARSAT — rather than commercial revenue. Direct member contributions are structurally modest: annual membership fees of €18 for Villeurbanne residents and €25 for non-residents, with tiered caregiver support group access at €15-€20 per year and pay-as-you-go workshops at €5 per session. The pricing structure is fundamentally a community participation model rather than a revenue-generating mechanism.

The business model is that of a regulated French medico-social association rather than a commercial enterprise. OVPAR is governed by a board of directors, with Claire ALISAID-GUERAIN listed as Director of Publication. The organization delivers no proprietary technology, has no mobile app, no API, and no digital platform beyond a WordPress website and Facebook page. Its strategic value to the Villeurbanne elderly care ecosystem derives from its ARS authorizations, 47-year operational history, multi-stakeholder partnership network, and physical community infrastructure rather than from any scalable technology or commercial defensibility.

Name

OVPAR

Legal name

OVPAR

Website

https://ovpar.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OVPAR is a Villeurbanne-based non-profit association founded in 1978 that combats social isolation among elderly residents through day care, home nursing, animation programs, and caregiver support services, funded primarily by French public institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAF

Elder Services & Aging Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYHLADAIAA

Medical Adult Day Health Centers (ADHC)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Adult Day Health Care & Senior Day Care

SECONDARYHSABAAAB

Conversation, Cognitive Stimulation & Activity Facilitation

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Non-Medical Companion Care

SECONDARYHLADAKAC

Adult Day Respite Programs (Daytime Relief)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Respite Care Services (Short-Term Elder Care)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Caregiver support programs
• Day care services
• Home nursing care
• Senior social activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeurbanne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: OVPAR generates revenue through annual membership fees from adherents (members). The membership model provides access to animations, services, and caregiver support programs. Membership is required to participate in activities and access services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OVPAR is a medico-social association based in Villeurbanne, France, that promotes social bonds among elderly people and prevents their isolation through adapted activities and services. It operates a resource center (Maison des Aînés) offering day care (Accueil de Jour), home nursing care (SSIAD), seasonal animation programs, and a comprehensive caregiver support platform with listening, workshops, and respite activities.

Product overview

OVPAR is a medico-social association in Villeurbanne, France, that functions as a resource center for elderly people and their caregivers. Rather than a unified software platform, OVPAR provides an integrated suite of services including: Accueil de Jour (day care), Service de Soins infirmiers à domicile (home nursing), and comprehensive Animations programs. The organization operates a dedicated Aide aux Aidants platform offering Groupe Parole des Aidants (support groups), La Pause Bien-Être des Aidants (wellness sessions), Le Comptoir des Aidants (informal meetings), and various workshops. Additional offerings include volunteer programs, professional training and consulting services, and gerontological reflection initiatives. The Maison des Aînés serves as the central hub for information and welcoming seniors and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accueil de Jour (Day Care) Daytime care and social activities service providing elderly people with a safe environment and social interaction during the day, located at OVPAR's facilities in Villeurbanne.
• Service de Soins Infirmiers à Domicile (SSIAD) Home nursing care service delivering medical care and daily assistance to elderly individuals in their own homes across the Villeurbanne area.
• Animations Régulières (Regular Animations) Regular animation and activity programs including sports (Rugby en Marchant), cultural events, and social activities for elderly members, organized on a recurring seasonal schedule.
• Ateliers Annuels (Annual Workshops) Annual workshop programs covering various activities and skills for seniors, published as seasonal downloadable brochures each trimester.
• Aide aux Aidants – Plateforme d'Accompagnement et de Répit Comprehensive caregiver support platform offering personalized listening, group workshops, mediation sessions, stress management, art therapy, musicotherapy, and relaxation activities for family caregivers of elderly persons.
• Bénévolat (Volunteer Program) Volunteer engagement program that recruits and coordinates community members to support OVPAR's mission and activities for the elderly and caregivers.
• Professionnels – Formation et Conseil Professional services including consultation, mediation, training, and organizational consulting offered to gerontological partner organizations and professionals.
• Accueil et Information – Maison des Aînés Information and welcome center at the Maison des Aînés providing guidance to seniors and families on available services, support options, and administrative procedures related to elderly care.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ASSTRA (Association Tutélaire Rhône Alpes)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025Tutelary association that provided information session on legal protection measures for caregivers at OVPAR's Maison des Aînés.
• AequalisportminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2022Partner for inter-generational sports event focusing on equality in sports, gender stereotypes, and age stereotypes. Provided quiz activities and educational content.
• Ville de VilleurbannecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government of Villeurbanne as principal funder and partner supporting OVPAR's mission to serve elderly residents and prevent isolation through social connection and adapted services.
• Métropole de LyoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan government of Lyon providing funding and support for OVPAR's services in the greater Lyon area including Villeurbanne.
• Agence Régionale de SantécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Health Agency providing regulatory oversight and funding for healthcare-related services including home nursing care (SSIAD) and day care.
• CARSATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial security institution for retirees providing funding and support for elderly care programs and caregiver support initiatives.
• A2micileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome care service provider operating in the region, potentially collaborating on service delivery for elderly residents.
• Métropole AidantecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for caregiver support programs. Jointly organized theater forum events for caregivers and their daily experiences.
• Collectif Méta-morphoseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater collective that collaborated with OVPAR to create forum theater performances addressing caregiver experiences and emotions.
• MJC VilleurbanneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth and cultural center in Villeurbanne collaborating on animation activities and inter-generational programs.
• TNP (Théâtre National de la Percée)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater partner for cultural animations and performances at OVPAR.
• IRISminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for animation activities, details not specified in available sources.
• Ciné Le ZolaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cinema partner for cultural animations and film-related activities.
• MieteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for animation activities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• A2micile Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Regional home care services provider in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and a partner of OVPAR. Comparable to OVPAR's SSIAD and home support activities in the same geography.
• CCAS de Villeurbanne: Municipal social action center of Villeurbanne providing elder services, animations, and caregiver support. Operates as the public-sector counterpart to OVPAR in the same city, with overlapping mission and shared municipal funding.

Direct peers

• France Alzheimer et maladies apparentées: National French non-profit supporting people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, including support groups, training, and respite platforms. Comparable to OVPAR's caregiver support and elder accompaniment model.
• Métropole Aidante: Lyon metropolitan caregiver support network organizing events, training, and resources for family caregivers. Directly comparable to OVPAR's caregiver platform, and an active partner referenced in OVPAR's collaboration documents.
• Petits Frères des Pauvres: Long-standing French non-profit dedicated to fighting isolation of elderly people, providing companionship and social link support. Highly comparable to OVPAR's elderly social-isolation mission, though operating nationally at much larger scale.
• Avec nos Proches: French non-profit providing a listening platform and peer support for family caregivers. Directly mirrors OVPAR's caregiver support platform (écoute personnalisée, groupes de parole).
• Association Old'Up: French association focused on fighting isolation of seniors and changing the perception of aging. Shares OVPAR's emphasis on social link, adapted activities, and advocacy for elderly quality of life.

Broad incumbents

• Croix-Rouge française: Major French humanitarian organization with substantial elder care operations including home care, day care, and caregiver support across France. Overlaps with OVPAR's medico-social services but at vastly greater scale.
• UNA (Union Nationale des Associations ADMR): National federation of French associations providing home care, nursing, and social services to elderly and disabled persons. Comparable to OVPAR's combined medico-social and home nursing activities, with national reach.
• ADMR (Aide à Domicile en Milieu Rural): Largest French network of home care and medico-social services, providing nursing care, personal assistance, and family services. Comparable to OVPAR's SSIAD home nursing and personal care offerings at much larger national scale.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OVPAR-306304489875990
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ovpar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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