There are only a few steps left to go from Ephad Les Étangs to Ephad. Formerly Les Épis d´Or and located at the Lamartine loop in Thionville, the establishment, its residents and staff moved during the course of the Prés de Saint-Pierre loop in September. “The Epis d’Or building was built in 1986,” said Robert Malgras. “There were many improvements to be made to improve the comfort of residents. After calculating the costs, it turned out that it was better to build a new establishment. “
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Two years of work
The man, president of the Theras Santé association, tenant of the premises and manager of the aforementioned retirement home as well as of the Ponds and Wisteria, in Guénange, was very proud to unveil this brand new tool.
“The goal was to improve the comfort of the elderly frequenting the premises and to better respond to current regulations. “After two years of work – the site started in early summer 2017 – it is apparently done. The president counted 67 rooms for a budget of around 7 million euros (excluding taxes) and noted that if “the Etangs residence belongs to the Theras Santé association, it is the OPH (Public Office for Housing) ) from Thionville which is the owner of the Epis ”.
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Alzheimer’s section coming soon
As for facilities, the Ehpad now has relaxation areas on each floor and a large central kitchen, which serves the two buildings as well as the residence foyer. There is also a meal delivery service. “We have also invested in a center of activities and adapted care (PASA) which allows us to welcome, during the day, residents of the nursing home targeted by doctors, to offer them social and therapeutic activities,” continues Robert Malgras. And in a protected living unit that we would eventually like to redefine as an Alzheimer’s section. It remains more than to refine, to invest still in some tools of comfort and care.
This Tuesday, it was doctors, physiotherapists, pharmacists who were invited to discover the structure. The inauguration will take place on January 16.
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