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The book by journalist Victor Castanet makes serious accusations against the European leader in retirement homes, Orpea. The survey shows a lack of care and failures close to abuse in the establishments of the group.
A priori the residence of the Edges of the Seine, in Neuilly-sur-Seine (Hauts-de-Seine) would be one of the most luxurious in France. One nursing home of the group Orpea where accommodation can cost up to 12,000 euros per month. A survey published on Wednesday, January 26, intends to reveal the survey of the decor. Shortage of sanitary protection and personnel: Laurent Garcia, a former employee of the group, denounces the lack of care. “Some residents weren’t having lunch because there weren’t enough staff.“
Similar testimonies, the journalist Victor Castanetcollected nearly 250. Shortage of products, non-replacement of absentees: Orpea would have organized a general rationing system to maximize its profits. “It was a maximum of three layers a day, but the goal was to do less”underlines the journalist. The group denies all these accusations en bloc. “There never was and there never will be any rationing”says Jean-Christophe RomersiCEO of Orpea France. Olivier Véran has announced that the group will have to answer accusations to the Ministry of Health.