EHPAD Monastir — Nursing home near the University Hospital
Opening soon — 2026
This facility has not yet opened its doors. Register today on our priority waiting list to secure your place and benefit from a preferential rate.
Location and living environment
Monastir is a coastal city of 100,000 inhabitants on the eastern Tunisian coast:
- 🕌 UNESCO-listed Medina with a medieval ribat (8th century)
- 🏥 CHU Fattouma Bourguiba 5 minutes away by car (cardiology, oncology, neurology)
- ✈️ Habib Bourguiba International Airport 8 km away (European flights)
- 🚆 Railway station on the Tunis–Sousse–Mahdia line
- 🏖️ Beaches along the eastern coast, Cap Monastir marina
- 🍷 Vibrant urban life (restaurants, markets)
Why proximity to the university hospital makes all the difference
CHU Fattouma Bourguiba is one of Tunisia’s leading reference hospitals:
- Cardiology department (cardiac surgery, catheterisation)
- Oncology department (chemotherapy, radiotherapy)
- Neurology department (post-stroke care, neurodegenerative conditions)
- A&E open 24/7
- Medical imaging unit (MRI, CT scan, Doppler ultrasound)
Our nursing home provides:
- 🚐 Return transport to the university hospital for every appointment
- 👩⚕️ Escort by a nurse or care assistant during consultations
- 📋 Transfer of the medical file between the nursing home and the university hospital
Rooms and facilities
50 modern rooms:
- Air conditioning, hospital bed, wheelchair-accessible bathroom
- Sea view or medina view from upper floors
- Private terrace (garden level) or balcony (upper floors)
- Free Wi-Fi, satellite television (French channels)
- Nurse-call system connected to the university hospital for emergencies
Medical care
100% French-speaking team, 24/7:
- Coordinating physician
- Rotating registered nurses
- Trained care assistants
- Physiotherapist (post-stroke rehabilitation, gentle exercise)
- Consulting occupational therapist, speech and language therapist
- Psychologist
Conditions particularly well managed in Monastir thanks to the university hospital:
- Heart disease (heart failure, arrhythmia, post-infarction)
- Convalescence and post-stroke rehabilitation
- Complicated diabetes (retinopathy, nephropathy)
- Oncology follow-up (chemotherapy + palliative care)
- Advanced Alzheimer’s (secure unit)
Cultural and social life
Enjoy the heritage of Monastir:
- 🏰 Guided visits to the ribat and medina (monthly)
- 🎨 Islamic art workshops (calligraphy, mosaic)
- 🎶 Concerts in partnership with the Monastir International Festival
- 🚆 Excursions to Sousse, Mahdia, Kairouan, El Jem
- 🌳 Walks along the corniche, access to public gardens
- 🧑🤝🧑 Daily activities (games, reading groups, gentle exercise)
Dining
- Adapted Mediterranean and Tunisian cuisine
- Specialist diets (cardiovascular, diabetes, post-surgery)
- 3 meals per day + snack
- Consulting hospital dietitian (university hospital link)
Fees
| Dependency level | Indicative monthly rate |
|---|---|
| GIR 4–5 (semi-independent) | From €2,300/month |
| GIR 3 (regular assistance) | From €2,700/month |
| GIR 1–2 (high dependency) | From €3,400/month |
Options: escort to university hospital appointments (+€150/month), sea-view room (+€200/month).
Contact
📞 +33 9 70 44 99 88 📱 WhatsApp 📝 Contact form
Further information
Frequently asked questions
Why choose the EHPAD Monastir over another facility?
The nursing home in Monastir is located 5 minutes from CHU Fattouma Bourguiba, one of Tunisia's largest university hospitals (cardiology, oncology, neurology). It is the ideal choice for residents with complex conditions requiring regular hospital follow-up.
Which conditions are particularly well managed in Monastir?
Thanks to the proximity of the university hospital: [heart disease](/les-maladies-cardiaques/), post-[stroke](/les-accidents-vasculaires-cerebraux-avc/) recovery, complicated [diabetes](/le-diabete/), oncology follow-up, advanced [Alzheimer's](/alzheimer/).
What are the fees at the EHPAD Monastir?
From €2,300/month for an all-inclusive private room. The final fee depends on the level of dependency and the options chosen (specialist consultations at the university hospital, appointment escorts, etc.).
Is Monastir accessible from France?
Yes. Monastir–Habib Bourguiba International Airport is 8 km from the residence, with charter and low-cost flights from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and several other European cities (seasonal).