Q&A Corner – What do public nursing homes cost in France and can expats get financial aid?

Q: What do public nursing homes cost in France and can expats get financial aid?

A: The cost of an EHPAD (Etablissement d’Hébergement pour Personnes Agées Dépendantes) in France varies by location and level of care required, but is between €2,000 and €3,500 per month.

British expats can qualify for the APA (Allocation Personnalisée d’Autonomie), a financial aid programme to cover care costs. Applicants must be 60+, a resident of France (includes Carte de Séjour) and have a dependency level of GIR 1 to GIR 4.

APA covers dependency care, not accommodation costs, and may help with home care services. 

Breakdown. Margaret, a 75-year-old British expat, lives in France and requires EHPAD care which costs €2,500 per month. APA assesses her as GIR 2 (high dependency) and eligible for €900 per month, reducing her monthly costs to €1,600.