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Health: EHPAD finances are in the red
Red alert on the finances of nursing homes. Many establishments are experiencing financial difficulties, particularly affected by inflation.
(France 2)
Red alert on the finances of nursing homes. Many establishments are experiencing financial difficulties, particularly affected by inflation.
At tea time in this nursing home near Rouen, people sing and do a few dance steps. Smiling residents, who are not aware of the financial difficulties the establishment is experiencing. “We are very well. We are very happy here.”assures a pensioner. As in two out of three establishments in France, this Ehpad is in deficit. 220,000 euros of debt. Plus 5% for the electricity and heating bill. Work to insulate the dilapidated building was planned. It has been postponed.
On the floor above, that of the very dependent elderly, the nursing assistants are never stopping. There are only 3 of them for 20 residents. “We don’t take care of it as best we can. There aren’t many of us.”regrets a nursing assistant. Care is still often delivered too quickly. Staff continue to run after time. They are understaffed.