Senior & Assisted Living Agreement (France)
A France-specific senior and assisted-living agreement built on the residence contract (contrat de séjour) framework, distinguishing accommodation from care services. Covers safeguarding, next-of-kin, fees, health-based termination and consumer protection.
What's included
- Accommodation-versus-care-services distinction
- Scope of support and personal care
- Fees, and the mandatory annexed price schedule
- Safeguarding and dignity provisions
- Next-of-kin and emergency contact
- Cooling-off / withdrawal rights
- Termination on health or care-need grounds
- Consumer-protection compliance
- Resident, representative and operator signatures
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🇫🇷 Local law notes — France
Assisted-living and EHPAD contracts use the contrat de séjour governed by the Code de l'action sociale et des familles (CASF) and the Loi n° 2015-1776 (loi ASV), which impose price transparency, a charter of residents' rights, a trial period with withdrawal rights, and tightly limited grounds for termination. Fees must separate accommodation, dependency and care, with an annexed price schedule; public support (APA, aide sociale) may apply. Consumer-protection rules in the Code de la consommation prohibit unfair terms, and oversight sits with the ARS and Conseil départemental.
Inside the document
1. Parties and Residence
This agreement (contrat de séjour) is between the operator and the resident, with a designated representative (personne de confiance / legal representative) where appropriate. It identifies the accommodation and the type of establishment (résidence services seniors, résidence autonomie or EHPAD).
2. Legal Framework
For medico-social establishments the contract follows the Code de l'action sociale et des familles (CASF) and the Loi n° 2015-1776 (loi d'adaptation de la société au vieillissement, 'loi ASV'). Purely serviced senior residences also fall under consumer law (Code de la consommation) and, for the housing element, applicable tenancy or service rules.
3. Accommodation
The clause describes the private accommodation provided, its equipment, and the resident's right to occupy it, distinguishing this housing element from the care and support services set out separately.
4. Care and Support Services
The scope of support is defined: help with daily living, personal care, meals, medical coordination and monitoring, and the extent of assistance available. Services are listed as either core (included) or optional (extra-cost), with any care plan referenced.
5. Fees and Price Schedule
The fee structure separates accommodation charges, dependency (dépendance) charges and care charges where applicable, with an annexed price schedule (as required for medico-social establishments). Payment terms, revision rules and any public funding (APA, aide sociale) are stated.
6. Withdrawal and Trial Period
The resident benefits from the statutory reflection/withdrawal protections applicable to the contract type, including any trial period and the right to withdraw within the period fixed by the CASF for medico-social contracts, and consumer withdrawal rights where they apply.
7. Safeguarding and Dignity
The operator commits to the resident's dignity, autonomy, privacy and safety, in line with the charter of rights and freedoms of the dependent person (charte des droits et libertés de la personne accueillie), and sets out how concerns, incidents and safeguarding matters are handled.
8. Next-of-Kin and Emergency Contact
The resident names a trusted person (personne de confiance) and emergency contacts, and records consent for how the operator communicates with family and coordinates with health services in an emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What law governs assisted-living contracts in France?
For medico-social establishments (including EHPAD), the contrat de séjour is governed by the Code de l'action sociale et des familles and the 2015 loi ASV, which set out residents' rights, price transparency and protected termination. Serviced senior residences also engage consumer law under the Code de la consommation.
Can a French senior residence terminate the contract if a resident's health declines?
Only within strict limits. The CASF restricts the grounds for terminating a contrat de séjour and requires notice and support; a move on care-need grounds must be justified, reassessed and handled in the resident's interest rather than imposed abruptly.
Is there a cooling-off period when moving into a French senior residence?
Yes. Medico-social contracts under the CASF include reflection and withdrawal protections and a trial period during which the resident can reconsider; consumer withdrawal rights may also apply to serviced residences.