Emera group

What Emera group does

Emera Group is a privately held French operator of senior living facilities founded in 1987 and headquartered in Mougins, France. The group operates over 100 establishments across France and Europe, employing more than 7,500 collaborators, and runs two primary product lines: Résidences Séniors (independent living apartments for autonomous seniors) and EHPAD (Établissements d'Hébergement pour Personnes Âgées Dépendantes — fully medicalized nursing homes for dependent elderly residents). Its distinctive "Parcours Résidentiel" concept allows residents to transition between independent and medicalized care on the same site, preserving continuity as dependency increases.

The core technology stack is operational rather than digital-native: a multi-site care delivery platform supported by ICOPE geriatric screening (deployed in partnership with IHU HealthAge at CHU Toulouse using the WHO methodology across 9 functional dimensions), the Emera Connect digital/TV resident service, Spokeo hearing assistance devices in 45 establishments, Orikio AI-powered camera-free fall detection, and an Emera Gourmet chef-led dining program. All evaluated establishments have achieved HAS Grade A or B, and the group has a formal quality function, medical direction, and Emera Talents Académie for management development.

Emera's business model is direct-to-consumer and recurring: residents or families pay monthly accommodation fees (often supplemented by French government aid such as APA), with episodic revenue from short stays (Courts Séjours, priced at €110-120/day), day care (Accueil de Jour), and protected Alzheimer's units. Acquisition runs through a national toll-free line, the website establishment directory, on-site visits, and healthcare professional referrals, supported by content marketing and event presence (SantExpo, SilverEco, Golf Cup Emera). The group announced its "Emera 2030" strategic plan and a refreshed corporate identity in 2025, signaling continued investment in quality, innovation, and European expansion.

Name

Emera group

Legal name

Groupe Emera

Website

https://www.emera.fr/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Emera Group is a privately held French operator of over 100 senior living facilities across France and Europe, offering independent Résidences Séniors, medicalized EHPAD nursing homes, short stays, and Alzheimer's day care to elderly residents and their families under a direct-to-consumer recurring revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living Services

NAICS

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury/Resort-Style Independent Living Communities (HLADAAAC), Assisted Living with Memory Care (Mixed Campus) (HLADABAB), Memory Care Units within Assisted Living Communities (HLADACAB)

Keywords

• Senior living facilities
• Medicalized nursing homes
• Assisted living residences
• Elderly care services
• Independent senior housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mougins

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

Revenue model

1. Permanent Accommodation (EHPAD): Long-term residential care services for elderly dependent persons including room, meals, medical care, and activities. Revenue generated through daily accommodation fees paid by residents or through government assistance programs.
2. Senior Residences: Independent living accommodations for autonomous seniors offering security, community, and services without medical care. Revenue through monthly rental fees.
3. Short Stay / Temporary Care: Temporary accommodation services ranging from 1 week to 6 months for post-hospitalization recovery, respite care, or trial stays. Priced at €110-120 per day depending on room type and dependency level.
4. Day Care Services: Day care services for dependent elderly persons attending one or two days per week for therapeutic activities and social stimulation while maintaining home living.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Emera Group operates senior-living facilities in France and Europe, combining medicalized nursing homes (EHPAD) and independent senior residences (Résidences Séniors). It provides round-the-clock care, accommodation, restaurant-quality dining, enrichment activities, and specialized units such as Alzheimer's protected units, short stays, and day care, all under its signature "Parcours Résidentiel" housing-pathway concept.

Product overview

Emera group is a French operator of senior living and nursing home facilities, offering a structured portfolio of accommodation and care products spanning independent living to fully medicalized care. Its core offerings are Résidences Séniors (independent senior apartments) and EHPAD (Établissements d'Hébergement pour Personnes Âgées Dépendantes — medicalized nursing homes), which together cover the full spectrum from autonomous seniors to highly dependent residents. A distinctive feature is the Parcours Résidentiel concept, which enables a fluid transition between the Résidence Sénior and EHPAD on the same site, preserving geographic and social continuity for residents. Emera complements these core products with short stays (Courts Séjours, 1 week to 6 months), day care (Accueil de Jour), and specialized Alzheimer's protected units (Unités Protégées). Supporting services include the Emera Connect digital/TV service, Emera Gourmet chef-driven dining, ICOPE aging screening (in partnership with IHU HealthAge), Spokeo hearing assistance devices deployed across 45 establishments, a comprehensive activities and enrichment program (including the award-winning Les Aventures Sens'ationnelles initiative), and the Emera Talents Académie for staff development. The company operates over 100 establishments across France and Europe, employs more than 7,500 collaborators, and all its EHPADs have achieved HAS evaluation scores of A or B.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emera Gourmet: Gourmet dining experience and culinary program
• Emera Connect
• Emera Talents Académie

Products and services

• Résidences Séniors (Independent Senior Residences)
• EHPAD (Medicalized Nursing Homes)
• Courts Séjours (Short Stays)
• Accueil de Jour (Day Care)
• Unités Protégées (Protected Alzheimer's Units)
• Emera Connect
• Emera Gourmet (Chef-Driven Dining)
• Parcours Résidentiel (Resident Pathway)
• ICOPE Dépistage (Geriatric Screening Program)
• Services de Soins et Thérapies (Care and Therapy Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of establishments rated A or B by HAS evaluation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IHU HealthAge (CHU de Toulouse)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the IHU HealthAge at CHU Toulouse, the first university hospital to develop the ICOPE program in its gerontology pole across all of Occitanie. Emera deploys the WHO ICOPE screening program across its establishments in France and internationally to detect early signs of aging-related frailty.
• Ogust FoodminorOthersArtisanal hyper-protein ice cream provider featured at SantExpo demonstrations, offering nutritional supplements for elderly residents.
• Association SPSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Association SPS for psychological support and wellbeing of healthcare professionals, part of Emera's commitment to staff welfare.
• Carnival of NiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate patronage relationship with the Carnival of Nice, a major cultural event, demonstrating Emera's community engagement and cultural sponsorship.
• Les Restos du CœurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation Emera partnership where Emera EHPADs prepare and donate 40 additional meals daily to the association serving women in difficult circumstances. Started at EHPAD Oceane Nantes and EHPAD La Cerisaie, expanded to Angers and Villeurbanne.
• Foundation EmeraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate foundation supporting charitable initiatives including the Les Restos du Cœur meal program and other community engagement projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• HC-One: Largest UK operator of care homes offering nursing, residential, and dementia care. Highly comparable operating model and resident profile to Emera's EHPAD, but focused on the UK regulatory and funding market.
• Barchester Healthcare: UK operator of care homes and independent living schemes for older adults. Comparable in quality positioning and service mix, but primarily serving the UK market under a different regulatory and funding regime.

Direct peers

• Clariane (formerly Korian): Largest pan-European operator of nursing homes, assisted living, and home care services. Directly comparable to Emera across EHPAD and senior residences, with overlapping French footprint and similar continuum-of-care positioning, but at significantly greater scale.
• Maisons de Famille (La Maison de Famille / Le Noble Age group): French operator of EHPAD and senior residences emphasizing upscale hospitality and personalized care, very similar to Emera's positioning. Comparable service mix and premium-segment target clientele.
• LNA Santé: French private operator of nursing homes, rehabilitation clinics, and home hospitalization. Comparable in the medicalized EHPAD and post-acute care segments with a similar quality-focused positioning and regulated French reimbursement model.
• Colisée: French private operator of EHPAD, senior residences, and home care services. Closely comparable mid-sized competitor with similar service portfolio spanning independent senior living to medicalized care, and a comparable French geographic footprint.
• DomusVi: French operator of EHPAD, senior residences, and home care services. Direct competitor in the French nursing home market with comparable offerings across dependency levels and similar reliance on government-anchored financing.
• Les Senioriales: French operator of independent senior residences (Résidences Séniors) for autonomous seniors. Directly comparable to Emera's Résidences Séniors product line, particularly on the independent-living end of Emera's continuum.
• Orpea: Major French-headquartered operator of nursing homes, assisted living, and post-acute care across Europe. Direct competitor in the EHPAD segment with overlapping resident demographics, regulatory environment, and dependency-driven care model.

Broad incumbents

• Bridgepoint (Antin Infrastructure) / European healthcare platforms: Large European private equity platforms that have historically owned and consolidated senior care assets, including partial ownership of Orpea and other French operators. Relevant as both a competitor and potential acquirer/co-investor in the same consolidation thesis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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