France Sanctions 55 Elderly Care Homes Following Nationwide Inspections

Minister Charlotte Parmentier-Lecocq announces severe penalties, including closures and trusteeships, for facilities found guilty of mistreatment and systemic failings.

• 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.

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