espérance
Résidence Espérance is a non-profit EHPAD in central Nantes operating 80 rooms (85 beds, including a 20-bed protected dementia unit and 5 temporary-stay rooms) with ~40 FTE staff, serving elderly residents aged 60+ with permanent, temporary, and end-of-life care funded through resident fees, APA, and ARS global tariff.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersNantes, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
espérance firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- espérance
- Legal name
- Résidence Espérance
- Website
- https://residence-esperance.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Résidence Espérance is a non-profit EHPAD in central Nantes operating 80 rooms (85 beds, including a 20-bed protected dementia unit and 5 temporary-stay rooms) with ~40 FTE staff, serving elderly residents aged 60+ with permanent, temporary, and end-of-life care funded through resident fees, APA, and ARS global tariff.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
espérance industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Residential Elderly Care (EHPAD)
- NAICS
- Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), 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
- Facility-Based Respite (Assisted Living/SNF/Memory Care Short Stays) (HLADAKAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), Respite Hospice Care (Short-Term Relief) (HSABAFAD)
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Where espérance is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nantes
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
espérance business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Accommodation fees: Daily rate of 87.04€ for standard residents (approximately 2,611€ per month based on 30 days), covering accommodation and dependency costs. Social aid recipients pay 72.82€ per day (approximately 2,184€ per month). Residents under 60 pay 84.38€ per day (approximately 2,531€ per month).
- Dependency surcharge: Additional dependency charges for non-Loire-Atlantique residents: GIR 1-2 22.69€, GIR 3-4 14.40€, GIR 5-6 6.11€ per day.
- Additional services: Guest meals, hairdresser, telephone packages, exceptional outings - charged separately to residents.
- Public funding (APA): Allocation Personnalisée d'Autonomie (APA) covers dependency costs for Loire-Atlantique residents, paid directly to establishment.
- Care funding (ARS): Global tariff option paid by health insurance covering care staff, medical equipment, and minor examinations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Standard accommodation (from February 1, 2026) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Social aid recipients (from March 1, 2026) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Under 60 years (from March 1, 2026) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Guest meals |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
espérance product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Résidence Espérance is a non-profit EHPAD (assisted living facility) in central Nantes providing permanent accommodation in 80 rooms (including 20 in a protected dementia unit), temporary stays in 5 dedicated rooms, 24/7 medical and paramedical care, on-site catering, hospitality services, and end-of-life palliative support for elderly residents aged 60 and over. Services are delivered through an in-house care team supplemented by external partners including HAD, Jalmalv, and Compas.
Product overview
Résidence Espérance is an EHPAD (assisted living facility) offering a comprehensive portfolio of care and hospitality services for elderly people over 60. The core offering consists of permanent accommodation (80 rooms including 20 in a protected dementia unit) and temporary stays (5 rooms). These are supported by integrated 24/7 care services including nursing, physiotherapy, and psychological support; on-site catering by Elior; and hospitality services in 20-23m² rooms. Add-on services include hairdressing, guest dining reservations, and activity programs. The facility also provides specialized end-of-life support through partnerships with palliative care organizations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Accueil permanent (Permanent Accommodation) Long-term residential care for elderly people over 60 in 80 rooms, including 20 rooms in the protected unit 'Le Jardin des Plantes' for disoriented residents with cognitive impairments. Residents receive accommodation, dependency support, and care until end of life.
- Accueil temporaire (Temporary Accommodation) Short-term stays in 5 dedicated rooms with minimum duration of 3 weeks and maximum of 3 months, designed for caregiver respite, post-hospitalization recovery, or discovery stays by prospective permanent residents.
- Services de soins (Care Services) 24/7 medical and paramedical care including nursing, coordinating physician oversight, physiotherapy, and psychological support services. Covered under the ARS convention for global care funding covering salaried care team, liberal auxiliary medical professionals, and medical devices.
- Services d'hôtellerie (Hospitality Services) Room accommodation in 20-23 m² rooms with ergonomic furniture, bed, television, telephone, internet, and daily housekeeping services for residents.
- Services de restauration (Catering Services) On-site meal preparation by Elior chef and kitchen team, with menus reviewed by a dietetic committee and adapted to residents' nutritional needs.
- Animation et vie sociale (Activities and Social Life) Weekly activity program including wellness activities, creative workshops, social and cultural events, and games, coordinated by a dedicated animator for resident engagement.
- Accompagnement de fin de vie (End-of-Life Support) Palliative care and end-of-life accompaniment through partnerships with HAD (Hospitalisation à Domicile), Jalmalv (Jusqu'à la Mort Accompagner la Vie), and Compas for compassionate care until the end of life.
- Coiffure et esthétique (Hairdressing and Beauty) On-site hairdressing salon available to external hairdressers, and esthetician services for resident well-being and personal care.
- Réservation de table (Table Reservations) Guest dining services allowing residents to invite family and friends to meals at the residence, with advance reservation required (weekday lunch €16.50, Sunday lunch €20, gourmet lunch €28, dinner €16.50, room service €15).
Quantifiable outcome
- 80 rooms with 20 in protected unit for cognitive care and 5 for temporary stays
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use espérance
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
espérance technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
espérance partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- HAD (Hospitalisation à Domicile)corePartnership for quality end-of-life care support and medical accompaniment. HAD provides hospitalization at home services working in conjunction with the residence's care team.
- Jalmalv (Jusqu'à la Mort Accompagner la Vie)coreAssociation providing support for end-of-life accompaniment. Collaborates with residence to ensure compassionate care until the very end of life.
- CompascoreNetwork of palliative care professionals supporting the residence's end-of-life care mission and staff training.
- ARS (Agence Régionale de Santé)coreRegional health agency providing convention for global tariff funding. Covers salaried care team, liberal medical auxiliaries, and medical devices within the care package.
- ViaTrajectoirecoreNational pre-registration platform for EHPAD placements managed by regional health agencies. Facilitates research and admission procedures across Loire-Atlantique and nationally.
- Toupie Magique nurseryminorCo-located nursery (35 places) in the same building, managed by independent association. Facilitates intergenerational activities and shared events.
- Elior (catering)minorExternal catering company providing on-site meal preparation by chef and kitchen team. Menus established with dietician oversight.
- Service évangélique des maladesminorEvangelical health service that assists priests conducting mass at the residence every two weeks.
- Archives Départementales de NantesminorDepartmental archives partnership for cultural projects, exhibition visits, and conferences.
- Théâtre La RucheminorTheater partnership for resident outings and cultural projects.
- Association Raconte-leur une histoireminorAssociation providing workshops led by young volunteers for storytelling activities.
- Collège Victor Hugo and Lycée TalensacminorLocal schools participating in intergenerational projects with residence residents.
- Hôpital Bellier and Hôpital Saint-JacquesminorHospital partnerships for accompaniment of neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders.
- Clinique Bretéché and CHU de NantesminorHospital partnerships for proximity hospital accompaniment.
- Maison des Aidants, Compas, JALMALVminorPartnerships for psychological support of close caregivers and care teams.
- SOS Médecins and SOS InfirmiersminorEmergency medical services partnerships for urgent care needs.
- O'Menu (CCAS Nantes)minorCurrently suspended. Was restaurant service for Nantes residents 60+ providing meals at reduced rates based on income (2€ to 14.75€ per meal).
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights3 records
espérance competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Maisons de Famille (Bridgepoint Group): French group operating EHPAD and assisted-living residences, including facilities with protected units for Alzheimer's patients. Directly comparable in offering residential care with memory-care specialization, but operates multiple sites under for-profit group ownership.
- Association Saint-Joseph (Adef Résidences): Non-profit French association managing EHPAD and senior care facilities. Comparable to Espérance as a charitable association operating residential care for dependent elderly, with similar ARS-convention funding structures.
- Fondation Partage et Vie: Non-profit French operator of EHPAD and senior care facilities. Highly comparable to Espérance as a non-profit association managing residential elder care with public-funding dependencies, though at significantly larger network scale.
- Les Jardins d'Arcadie: French operator of non-medical senior residences (résidences services seniors) with care services. Comparable as a French senior residential operator serving the over-60 demographic, though its core model skews toward autonomous seniors versus Espérance's dependent-elder focus.
- Groupe SOS Seniors: Non-profit French operator running EHPADs, assisted-living residences, and home-care services for seniors. Closely comparable mission, funding model (ARS conventions, APA), and service mix to Résidence Espérance.
Broad incumbents
- Clariane (formerly Korian): Major pan-European operator of EHPAD, assisted living, and home care services with deep French footprint. Comparable business model (residential elder care with nursing) but operates at multinational scale across multiple countries and care segments.
- Emeis (formerly Orpea): One of Europe's largest EHPAD/nursing home operators with hundreds of facilities across France. Directly comparable as a French assisted-living-for-elderly provider, but at vastly greater scale and with for-profit, listed-company governance versus Espérance's single non-profit site.
- LNA Santé: French healthcare group operating nursing homes, clinics, and home-care services. Comparable in providing skilled nursing and residential elder care within a regulated French framework, with broader clinical diversification.
- DomusVi: Leading French private EHPAD and senior services operator. Closely comparable to Espérance in core service (assisted living for dependent elderly) but operates a national network of facilities, providing a useful scale benchmark.
- Colisée: French EHPAD and senior care group with a network of residential facilities. Comparable core offering (permanent and temporary elder accommodation with care) but operates at group level rather than a single non-profit site.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Profiles1 record
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Frequently asked questions about espérance
What does espérance do?
Résidence Espérance is a non-profit EHPAD (assisted living facility) in central Nantes providing permanent accommodation in 80 rooms (including 20 in a protected dementia unit), temporary stays in 5 dedicated rooms, 24/7 medical and paramedical care, on-site catering, hospitality services, and end-of-life palliative support for elderly residents aged 60 and over. Services are delivered through an in-house care team supplemented by external partners including HAD, Jalmalv, and Compas.
Is espérance a public or private company?
espérance is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was espérance founded?
espérance was founded in 1983. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is espérance based?
espérance is headquartered in Nantes, France, in the Europe region.
How does espérance make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Accommodation fees are the primary driver. The others are dependency surcharge, additional services, public funding (APA) and care funding (ARS).
Who are espérance's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Maisons de Famille (Bridgepoint Group), Association Saint-Joseph (Adef Résidences), Fondation Partage et Vie, Les Jardins d'Arcadie and Groupe SOS Seniors. Broad incumbents are Clariane (formerly Korian), Emeis (formerly Orpea), LNA Santé, DomusVi and Colisée.
Does espérance have an API?
No public API is recorded for espérance.
What industry is espérance in?
espérance's product category is Residential Elderly Care (EHPAD). Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLADAKAB, Facility-Based Respite (Assisted Living/SNF/Memory Care Short Stays), with a secondary code of HSABAGAF, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care. Its NAICS code is 623312 and its SIC code is 8050.