EHPAD Djerba — Medically Supervised Nursing Home on the Island
Opening Soon — 2026
This facility has not yet opened its doors. Register today on our priority waiting list to reserve your place and benefit from a preferential rate.
Location and Living Environment
Djerba is an island of 514 km² in the Gulf of Gabès, renowned for:
- ☀️ The mildest microclimate in Tunisia (12 °C minimum in winter, 28 °C in summer)
- 🌊 300 km of coastline with lagoons and calm beaches
- 🌴 Traditional architecture (patios, fountains, white domes)
- 🕊️ A centuries-old culture (Judeo-Berber, Muslim)
- ✈️ Djerba-Zarzis International Airport (direct flights from Europe)
- 🏨 First-class tourist infrastructure
Architecture and Rooms
Our EHPAD Djerba draws on the codes of traditional Djerbian architecture:
- Central patio with fountain, flowering interior garden
- White facades, domes typical of the island
- Air-conditioned rooms with ceiling fan (as a complement)
- 45 single rooms and 5 doubles, with patio, lagoon, or garden views
- Accessible bathrooms (disabled access)
- Communal areas opening onto the garden
Medical Care
100% French-speaking team available 24/7:
- Resident coordinating physician
- State-registered nurses on continuous rotation
- Trained care assistants
- Physiotherapist (4 sessions/week included — important for rheumatological conditions)
- Occupational therapist
- Psychologist
EHPAD Djerba is particularly well-suited to respiratory and rheumatological conditions thanks to the island climate:
- ✅ Asthma, COPD
- ✅ Arthritis, osteoporosis, osteoarticular conditions
- ✅ Post-stroke convalescence
- ✅ Alzheimer’s (secure unit with 12 places)
- ✅ Diabetes (enhanced nutritional monitoring)
Life on Site — Family Atmosphere
Human-scale (45 residents) = staff who know every resident by their first name. On the programme:
- 🎨 Djerbian craft workshops (pottery, weaving)
- 🐠 Daily walks on the beach or around the lagoon
- 🍵 Tea-time with traditional mint tea
- 🎻 Oriental and French music
- 📚 French-language library, shared reading sessions
- 🐎 Weekly excursions (Houmt Souk market, La Ghriba synagogue)
Catering
- Sunny Mediterranean cuisine prepared on site
- Adapted Djerbian specialities (fish couscous, egg brick pastry)
- Specific diets catered for (diabetes, low-salt, blended)
- 3 meals/day + afternoon tea and pastries
Pricing
| Level of dependency | Indicative monthly price |
|---|---|
| GIR 4-5 (semi-independent) | From €2,200/month |
| GIR 3 (regular assistance) | From €2,600/month |
| GIR 1-2 (high dependency) | From €3,200/month |
All-inclusive: accommodation, meals, care, activities, laundry.
Get in Touch
📞 +33 9 70 44 99 88 — Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm 📱 WhatsApp — 7 days a week 📝 Contact form — Reply within 24 hours
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Frequently asked questions
Why choose EHPAD Djerba over another nursing home?
The island of Djerba enjoys the mildest microclimate in Tunisia (temperatures never below 12 °C). This climate is particularly beneficial for people suffering from respiratory conditions ([asthma](/lasthme/), [COPD](/les-bronchopneumopathies-chroniques-obstructives/)) or rheumatological conditions ([arthritis](/larthrite/), [osteoporosis](/losteoporose/)).
Is EHPAD Djerba accessible to European families?
Yes. Djerba-Zarzis International Airport is served by direct flights from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Brussels, Geneva, and many other European cities. Allow 2h30 to 3 hours of flight time.
What is the average cost at EHPAD Djerba?
From €2,200/month for a fully inclusive private room. Rates are slightly lower than Hammamet due to the more intimate size of the facility.
Does the nursing home offer an Alzheimer's unit?
Yes. A secure unit with 12 places accommodates residents with advanced [Alzheimer's](/alzheimer/) or other forms of [dementia](/la-demence/), with specifically trained staff.