Age d’Or Services bills its home assistance services based on an hourly pricing system that varies according to the type of intervention, the geographical area, and the applicable VAT rate. Understanding this pricing structure requires distinguishing between services subject to a reduced VAT rate and those that fall under a different rate, and then measuring the actual effect of the tax credit on the remaining charge.
Differentiated VAT: the mechanism that affects the total price at Age d’Or Services
Before comparing the displayed amounts, a technical point needs to be addressed. Age d’Or Services applies two VAT rates depending on the nature of the service. Home maintenance, for example, can be billed with a VAT of 5.5% or 10% depending on whether the intervention falls under personal assistance as defined by tax law.
On the 2026 pricing grid from the Sens agency, one hour of home maintenance shows a pre-tax price of 31.04 euros. The total price rises to 32.75 euros with a VAT of 5.5%, but climbs to 34.14 euros under a VAT of 10%. The difference may seem modest for one hour, but it accumulates over a regular monthly volume.
Transport assistance and meal delivery, on the other hand, benefit from a VAT of 5.5%, which mechanically reduces the bill. To properly anticipate the 2026 rates of Age d’Or Services, it is essential first to identify the VAT rate associated with each requested service.
2026 Pricing Grid of Age d’Or Services: prices by service
The rates published by the Sens agency provide a concrete basis for understanding. Each service adheres to a minimum billing and a specific hourly breakdown.
| Service | Minimum Duration | Total Price (1 hour) | Applied VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Maintenance | 1 h | 32.75 € (5.5%) or 34.14 € (10%) | 5.5% or 10% |
| Personal Assistance | ½ h | 43.35 € | 5.5% |
| Transport Assistance | ½ h | 34.40 € | 5.5% |
| Grocery Delivery | ½ h | 40.40 € | 10% |
| Meal Delivery (lunch/dinner) | – | Starting from 13.25 € | 10% and 5.5% |
Personal assistance is the most expensive service, at 43.35 euros total per hour. It includes help with daily tasks for individuals experiencing loss of autonomy. Half an hour is billed at 30.10 euros, making short interventions proportionally more expensive.
Transport assistance includes a circuit of 15 kilometers. Beyond that, an additional charge of 0.97 euros per kilometer applies. This detail is significant for seniors living in rural areas, where trips to a medical office often exceed this threshold.
Meal Delivery: a separate calculation
Meal delivery operates differently. The rate starts at 13.25 euros total per meal, excluding bread. The deductible portion retained by the tax administration is set at 9 euros per meal, resulting in a tax credit of 4.50 euros per delivered meal.
National Floor Rate 2026 and its impact on Age d’Or Services prices
Since January 1, 2026, service providers operating under an APA or PCH aid plan can no longer bill below a national floor hourly rate set at 25 euros. This measure regulates the minimum billing level and eliminates artificially low introductory rates.
The prices of Age d’Or Services are above this floor for all services. The floor rate does not set the final price for the user, but it guarantees a base remuneration for the providers, which impacts the quality of service.
Revaluation of APA ceilings as of January 1, 2026
The monthly ceilings for home APA have been revalued as of January 1, 2026. This revaluation increases the maximum amount covered by the department based on the beneficiary’s GIR level. For a senior classified in GIR 1 or 2, the raised ceiling allows for more hours of personal assistance to be covered without additional out-of-pocket costs.
Tax Credit and Immediate Advance: the real cost of services
All services from Age d’Or Services qualify for a tax credit of 50%, in accordance with Article 199 sexdecies of the General Tax Code. This credit applies without age or income conditions.
The agency is authorized to offer the immediate advance of the tax credit through the CESU+ system. The principle is simple: the senior pays only half of the total price at the time of billing, with the other half being directly covered by the tax administration.
- One hour of home maintenance at 32.75 euros total costs approximately 16.37 euros after the tax credit
- One hour of personal assistance at 43.35 euros total drops to approximately 21.67 euros
- A delivered meal at 13.25 euros benefits from a deduction of 4.50 euros, resulting in an out-of-pocket cost close to 8.75 euros
Teleassistance and video assistance are part of the services that qualify for the same tax credit, provided they are offered to individuals needing personal help at home.
Cumulative with APA: caution with calculations
The tax credit only applies to the remaining charge, meaning the portion not covered by the APA or PCH. Hours funded by an aid plan do not generate a tax credit. A senior who receives 20 hours of monthly assistance, of which 15 are covered by the APA, can only deduct the remaining 5 hours.
This non-cumulative rule is often misunderstood. It explains why two seniors using the same volume of services at Age d’Or Services may have very different out-of-pocket costs depending on their GIR level and the resources considered in the calculation of their aid plan.