In France is “ Maison de retraite “ interchangeable with “Ephad”?
Is there any distinction between a facility where aged people live together and do not need care and a facility where aged people need nursing care?
In France is “ Maison de retraite “ interchangeable with “Ephad”?
Is there any distinction between a facility where aged people live together and do not need care and a facility where aged people need nursing care?
Hi Kerry,
From my understanding an EPHAD ( établissement d'hébergement pour personnes âgées dépendantes)is a 'maison de retraite' ( a care home) but for people who can longer live an autonomous life and need a high level of care and medical aid.
Take a look at the following interesting page which will give you further detail -
http://www.maisons-de-retraite.fr/personnes-agees/difference-maison-de-retraite-ehpad.html
Hope this helps!
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