What ARPAVIE does

ARPAVIE is a French non-profit association (association loi 1901) operating as a subsidiary of Groupe SOS Seniors, the social enterprise conglomerate recognized as being of public utility. The organization delivers a comprehensive continuum of senior care services across France, organized around two pillars: home-based care and residential care. The home-based pillar centers on the ARPAVIE@dom platform and includes SSIAD (home nursing), SAD (daily living assistance), CRT (territorial resource centers), and meal delivery (portage de repas). The residential pillar comprises Ehpad nursing homes for dependent elderly and Résidences Autonomie for seniors requiring lighter support, supplemented by a Plateforme Gérontologique that coordinates care across modalities, and community offerings such as La Cohab shared living, Lieux de vie partagés, and the Ogénie program for social engagement. The organization also runs CFA ARPAVIE, an in-house apprenticeship training center that develops future care professionals.

The core service technology is operational rather than digital: ARPAVIE delivers care through a distributed network of physical sites, field-based caregivers, and a digital presence (ogenie.fr) for community activities. Service philosophy is articulated as "Mon Établissement, Mon Domicile" (My Establishment, My Home), emphasizing continuity of care as seniors transition between independent living, assisted living, and full residential dependency. Revenue mechanics are those of a regulated French healthcare association: a mix of individual resident fees, departmental social assistance (APA, ASH), Assurance Maladie reimbursement for clinical and nursing services, and ARS-authorized facility funding. The customer base consists of individual seniors and their families, segmented by care intensity rather than by commercial buyer. The organization reports 1,001–5,000 employees and serves the French national market, with confirmed operations in Île-de-France, Moselle (Hayange), and Seine-Saint-Denis (Épinay-sur-Seine).

ARPAVIE's go-to-market is primarily direct, with seniors and families referred through departmental social services, hospital discharge pathways, and direct contact via the Groupe SOS Seniors digital properties. Marketing channels include content marketing through the organization's blog, an email newsletter, the Ogénie community platform, and earned media coverage. ARPAVIE is led by CEO and General Director Jean-François Vitoux, and is operationally integrated with the broader Groupe SOS Seniors network of facilities and services.

Name

ARPAVIE

Legal name

ARPAVIE (Association)

Website

https://arpavie.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ARPAVIE is a French non-profit association, part of Groupe SOS Seniors, delivering a comprehensive continuum of senior care — including Ehpad nursing homes, Résidences Autonomie, home nursing (ARPAVIE@dom, SSIAD, SAD), meal delivery, and shared living programs — for elderly individuals and their families across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Care Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Campus / Regional CCRC Networks (HLADAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuing Care at Home (CCaH) / Virtual CCRC Programs (HLADAEAH), Nonprofit / Faith-Based CCRCs (HLADAEAC), Personal Care & ADL Assistance (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility) (HLADAGAA), Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

Keywords

• Senior care services
• Elderly residential care
• Home nursing care
• Assisted living residences
• Dependent elderly care

Headquarters

HQ city

Issy-les-moulineaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ARPAVIE is a non-profit association that operates a full continuum of senior care services in France. It runs nursing homes (Ehpad), independent living residences (Résidences Autonomie), home care services (ARPAVIE@dom, SSIAD, SAD), meal delivery, shared living arrangements (La Cohab, Lieux de vie partagés), a gerontological coordination platform, the Ogénie social engagement program, and the CFA ARPAVIE apprenticeship training center. The organization follows a "Mon Établissement, Mon Domicile" philosophy providing continuity of care between home and residential settings.

Product overview

ARPAVIE, part of the Groupe SOS Seniors association, operates as a comprehensive senior care services provider offering both residential and home-based care solutions. The portfolio centers on ARPAVIE@dom for home care services, alongside Ehpad nursing homes and Résidences Autonomie for residential living, supported by specialized services including SSIAD (home nursing), SAD (home help), and CRT (resource centers). Additional offerings include meal delivery, shared living arrangements (La Cohab, Lieux de vie partagés), the Ogénie activity program, and CFA ARPAVIE for professional training. The organization follows a "Mon Établissement, Mon Domicile" (My Establishment, My Home) philosophy, emphasizing continuity of care across different living arrangements and maintaining seniors' autonomy and social connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARPAVIE@dom: Home care services solution provided by ARPAVIE for seniors wishing to remain at home.

Products and services

• ARPAVIE@dom (Home Care Services) Comprehensive home care services that allow seniors to remain in their own homes while receiving medical, daily living, and social support, including nursing care and personal assistance tailored to individual needs. Targeted at elderly individuals wishing to age in place and their families.
• Ehpad (Nursing Homes) Nursing homes (Établissement d'Hébergement pour Personnes Âgées Dépendantes) providing residential accommodation, medical support, and daily assistance for dependent elderly individuals who can no longer live independently.
• Résidences Autonomie (Independent Living Residences) Independent living residences that provide community housing for seniors who need some support but not full-time nursing care, with optional services and social activities available on site.
• Plateforme Gérontologique (Gerontological Platform) Comprehensive gerontological platform offering coordination and resources for elderly care across multiple service types, enabling integrated care management across home, residential, and community settings.
• SSIAD (Home Nursing Care) Services de Soins Infirmiers à Domicile providing medical and nursing care to elderly individuals in their own homes, supporting aging in place with professional clinical assistance.
• SAD (Home Help Services) Services d'Aide à Domicile assisting seniors with daily activities such as housekeeping, meal preparation, and personal care to support continued independent living.
• CRT (Territorial Resource Centers) Centres de Ressources Territoriales offering expertise, training, and support resources for caregivers and care teams within a defined territory, strengthening local senior care capacity.
• Portage de repas à domicile (Meal Delivery) Portage de repas à domicile delivers nutritious meals directly to seniors' homes, supporting nutrition for those unable to prepare their own meals.
• La Cohab (Shared Living) Shared living arrangement program that enables seniors to share housing, fostering mutual support and combating isolation.
• Lieux de vie partagés (Shared Living Spaces) Shared living spaces designed to foster community and mutual support among seniors, providing an alternative housing model that emphasizes social connection.
• Programme Ogénie (Social Engagement Program) Activity and social connection program helping seniors discover nearby activities, combat isolation, and access resources that promote social engagement, delivered through the ogenie.fr platform.
• CFA ARPAVIE (Apprenticeship Training Center) Centre de Formation des Apprentis providing professional apprenticeship training and development opportunities for careers in senior care, developing the future caregiving workforce.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Groupe SOS SeniorscoreOthersARPAVIE is a subsidiary association of Groupe SOS Seniors, which has missions recognized as being of public utility. ARPAVIE operates under the umbrella of this larger organization, benefiting from its infrastructure, brand recognition, and shared mission of providing quality care for seniors across France.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fondation Partage & Vie: French non-profit foundation operating EHPAD, senior residences, and home care services nationwide. Strongly comparable to ARPAVIE in non-profit governance, public-utility orientation, and integrated residential + home care service model.
• LNA Santé: French healthcare operator focused on nursing homes (EHPAD), rehabilitation clinics, and home hospitalization. Comparable in residential elder care delivery and French geographic focus, with overlapping clinical care and home-care service lines.
• Senioriales: French developer and operator of senior residence services (résidences services seniors) offering independent living with support services. Directly comparable to ARPAVIE's Résidences Autonomie product line and similar target customer profile.
• Colisée: French-led operator of EHPAD, assisted living, and home care services across France and select European countries. Highly comparable in target population, service offering, and multi-site operating model.
• DomusVi: Major French operator of EHPAD nursing homes, assisted living residences, and home care services. Closely comparable to ARPAVIE in service mix (residential + home care) and French-only geographic focus, making it one of the most direct competitive analogs.

Broad incumbents

• Korian: Leading European senior care operator with deep French network of EHPAD, assisted living residences, and home care services. Comparable continuum-of-care model and customer base, but operates at much larger pan-European scale and as a publicly listed company.
• Emeis (formerly Orpea): One of Europe's largest operators of nursing homes, clinics, and home care services, with a major French footprint across EHPAD, assisted living, and home health. Directly comparable as a multi-service senior care platform, but with broader European reach and listed-company capital access versus ARPAVIE's non-profit, France-only model.

Emerging players

• VYV Care: French mutualist health and social care group offering EHPAD, résidences autonomie, and home care services. Comparable as a non-listed, mission-driven French operator with similar continuum-of-care service lines and elderly focus.
• Petits-fils (services à la personne): French home care services provider focused on elderly assistance with daily living (aide à domicile). Comparable to ARPAVIE's SAD and ARPAVIE@dom home-care offerings, though primarily home-based rather than residential.

Others

• Adecco Medical / Manpower Santé: Healthcare staffing and home care service providers in France that supply caregivers to senior care operators including EHPAD and home care. Related as enablers of and competitors for caregiver labor in the same French senior care ecosystem ARPAVIE operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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