Overview

• The French government has sanctioned 55 Ehpad facilities for severe violations, such as mistreatment and major operational dysfunctions.
• Sanctions include immediate closures or placing facilities under trusteeship to protect vulnerable residents.
• This follows a two-year inspection plan launched after the 2022 Orpea scandal, which exposed financial malpractices and abuse in elderly care.
• By December 2024, 96% of France's 7,500 Ehpad establishments were inspected, with one-third of inspections conducted on-site.
• The government emphasizes transparency and accountability to rebuild public trust and safeguard the reputation of well-functioning facilities and staff.