ADESPAH

What ADESPAH does

ADESPAH (Association Départementale pour l'Entraide, la Santé des familles et des Personnes Agées ou en situation d'Handicap) is a French non-profit association founded in 1977 under Law 1901, headquartered in Montgailhard (Pôle médical du Pic, 7 Rue de l'Ariège) in the Ariège department of France. The association operates a home nursing care service (SSIAD - Service de Soins Infirmiers à Domicile) covering the Foix and Foix-rural sectors, delivering prescribed medical nursing care, hygiene assistance, medication management, and autonomy support to persons aged 60+ and adults with disabilities. Supplementary geriatric services are delivered through 4 ASG-certified (Assistante en Soins en Gérontologie) aides-soignantes for Alzheimer's and dementia patients, including memory workshops and sensory stimulation, alongside prevention programs on dehydration, malnutrition, and falls.

The business model is a public reimbursement plus donations model rather than a commercial one. Service revenue is funded through French health insurance reimbursements coordinated with the ARS (Agence Régionale de Santé), CPAM (Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie), MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole), and the Conseil Départemental de l'Ariège. Patients are acquired exclusively through medical prescriptions and institutional referrals from local healthcare partners including CHIVA, SSR, HAD, EHPAD, IFSI, CLIC, and DAC 09. The association also collects a 15 euro annual membership fee (effective January 2026) and accepts tax-deductible donations, though these are immaterial to the operating budget. ADESPAH reports only 5 employees, with no disclosed revenue, no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity. The firm is governed by a Conseil d'Administration elected by the General Assembly, with a Social Life Committee (Comité de la vie sociale) established in 2009 to involve supported persons in decisions, and is a member of the ADEDOM federation and UNASSI network.

Name

ADESPAH

Legal name

ADESPAH - Association Départementale pour l'Entraide, la Santé des familles et des Personnes Agées ou en situation d'Handicap

Website

https://adespah.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ADESPAH is a French non-profit association (Law 1901) founded in 1977 that operates a home nursing care service (SSIAD) for elderly and disabled persons in the Foix and Foix-rural sectors of the Ariège department, funded primarily through French public health insurance reimbursements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Healthcare Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADAGAA

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

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Non-Medical In-Home Care & Personal Care

Keywords

• Home healthcare services
• Nursing care
• Elderly care
• Disability support
• Non-profit association

Headquarters

HQ city

Montgailhard

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Reimbursement: ADESPAH provides home healthcare services (SSIAD) that are covered through social security and health insurance reimbursements. The association receives funding based on medical prescriptions and coordinates with ARS, CPAM, MSA, and the Conseil Départemental for service financing.
2. Membership Fees and Donations: ADESPAH generates revenue through annual membership fees (15 euros as of January 2026) and accepts donations from supporters. Members receive tax deduction receipts for their contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ADESPAH is a French non-profit association that dispenses home healthcare (SSIAD - Service de Soins Infirmiers à Domicile) to elderly persons aged 60+ and adults with disabilities in the Foix and Foix-rural sectors of the Ariège department. Services include nursing care on medical prescription, hygiene assistance, medication management, caregiver support, and prevention programs (hydration, nutrition, fall prevention). The association is reimbursed through French social security and health insurance (CPAM, MSA).

Product overview

ADESPAH is a single-service non-profit association offering home healthcare and support services primarily through its SSIAD (Service de Soins Infirmiers à Domicile) program. The core offering provides medical nursing care at home for people aged 60+ and those with disabilities in the Foix and Foix-rural areas. Supplementary services include aide-soignante (nursing assistant) care and ASG (Assistante en Soins en Gérontologie) specialized geriatric support. The organization focuses on maintaining patients at home while preserving or improving their autonomy, with prevention actions for dehydration, malnutrition, and falls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SSIAD (Service de Soins Infirmiers à Domicile) - Home Nursing Care Home nursing care service providing medical care on prescription for elderly persons aged 60+ and adults with disabilities. Services include hygiene care, medication assistance, nursing care, and support for maintaining or restoring autonomy. Operates in the Foix and Foix-rural sectors of the Ariège department, France. Service reimbursed through French social security (CPAM) and agricultural health insurance (MSA).
• Aide-soignante (Nursing Assistant) Services Daily living assistance provided by nursing assistants working in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Helps compensate for partial or total loss of autonomy for elderly dependent persons and disabled adults, delivered as part of home visits in the Foix and Foix-rural area.
• ASG (Assistante en Soins en Gérontologie) - Specialized Gerontological Care Specialized nursing assistant service for Alzheimer's and dementia patients, delivered by 4 certified ASG-trained aides. Includes relational support, therapeutic activities, memory workshops, sensory stimulation, autonomy maintenance, and caregiver support for families of dementia patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• ADESPAH provides care coordination with multiple healthcare partners including ARS, CPAM, MSA, Préfecture, Conseil Départemental, CHIVA, SSR, HAD, EHPAD, and IFSI
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARS (Agence Régionale de Santé)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADESPAH coordinates with the Regional Health Agency for healthcare service authorization, funding, and regulatory compliance. ARS is a key institutional partner for healthcare providers in France.
• CPAM (Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADESPAH works with the Primary Health Insurance Fund for service reimbursement and care coordination. CPAM covers healthcare costs for eligible patients.
• MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADESPAH partners with the Agricultural Social Mutual Fund, which provides health insurance for agricultural workers and rural populations in the service area.
• Conseil Départemental de l'AriègecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADESPAH coordinates with the Departmental Council for social care funding, departmental healthcare programs, and elderly/disabled support services.
• ADEDOM (Fédération)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADESPAH is a member of the ADEDOM Federation, which represents home healthcare and support services at national level. The federation advocates for sector interests, shares best practices, and coordinates emergency responses (e.g., cyclone Chido relief at Mayotte).
• CHIVA (Centre Hospitalier des Vallées d'Ariège)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADESPAH coordinates with the main regional hospital for patient transitions, care continuity, and healthcare network integration.
• UNASSIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADESPAH participates in the UNASSI network for home healthcare services coordination and sector representation.
• CLIC (Centre Local d'Information et de Coordination)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADESPAH works with local coordination centers for elderly care information and service coordination at the local level.
• DAC 09 (Dispositif d'Appui à la Coordination)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADESPAH coordinates with the coordination support device for complex patient care coordination in the Ariège department.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Korian: Pan-European leader in senior care and services including clinics, care homes, and home-care. Comparable patient population and care categories but operates at vastly greater scale and across multiple geographies.
• Orpea: Major European operator of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home-care services. Operates in the same clinical elderly-care category as ADESPAH but as a broad incumbent with significant institutional exposure.
• DomusVi: One of France's largest operators of residential care homes and home-care services, serving elderly and dependent persons. Broader portfolio than ADESPAH (EHPADs + home services) but overlaps on the home-care and dependency segments.

Emerging players

• Vitalliance: French specialist provider of in-home personal care and disability support services. Overlaps with ADESPAH on disability segment and ADL assistance, with a younger, more commercially positioned operating model.

Direct peers

• Petits-fils: National franchise network providing in-home assistance services for elderly people across France. Comparable customer segment (elderly at home) and overlapping service categories (ADL support, caregiver respite), though delivered via private franchise rather than association model.
• O2 Care Services: Major French home-services provider offering personal care, daily living assistance, and household services. Overlaps with ADESPAH on ADL and home-support offerings but at much greater scale across urban and rural France.
• UNA (Union Nationale de l'Aide, des Soins et des Services aux Domiciles): National federation representing French home-care and home-nursing associations, including SSIADs and SAADs. ADESPAH participates through ADEDOM-UNASSI networks; UNA member associations share ADESPAH's funding and regulatory dependencies.
• Age d'Or Services: Franchise network specializing in personalized in-home services for seniors, including ADL assistance and companionship. Targets the same elderly population as ADESPAH but operates as a private commercial franchise.
• AD Seniors: National private network dedicated to in-home assistance for elderly and dependent persons. Closely comparable in service mix (ADL, accompaniment, caregiver support) and customer segment, though privately operated.
• ADMR (Aide à Domicile en Milieu Rural): France's leading non-profit home-care association network, operating under Law 1901 in rural areas with the same association-driven, locally-authorized service model as ADESPAH. Directly comparable in structure, mission, and patient base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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M&A

Investments

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