What Zorggroep Almere does

Zorggroep Almere is an integrated Dutch healthcare foundation (Stichting Zorggroep Almere) founded in 1981 and headquartered in Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands. The organization delivers primary care, residential elderly care, district nursing, and specialized geriatric services to all residents of Almere through a distributed network of 14 general practitioner practices, 9 residential care centers (woonzorgcentra including Archipel, Castrovalva, Flora, De Kiekendief, De Overloop, Polderburen, Poortzicht, De Toonladder, and Zephyr), and five multi-disciplinary health centers (De Bouwmeester, De Compagnie, Parkwijk, De Spil, De Notekraker). It also operates the Geriatrisch Expertisecentrum, which provides expert teams for Parkinson's disease, dementia, frail elderly, and brain injury, and jointly operates Spoedpost Almere — a 24/7 emergency facility integrating GP emergency services with the Flevoziekenhuis hospital emergency department under one roof.

The technical backbone consists of patient-facing digital portals (MijnGezondheid.net for e-consults, prescription refills, and medical records; Carenzorgt.nl for district nursing and residential care dossiers) and the MedGemak mobile application for prescription management. The organization holds NHG-Praktijkaccreditering certification, signaling adherence to national GP quality standards. Revenue is generated through the Dutch mandatory basic health insurance system (basisverzekering) for most services, with residential care funded through the Long-term Care Act (WLZ) and certain specialist consultations subject to the deductible (eigen risico). The foundation holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status, confirming its public-benefit orientation, and is governed by a Raad van Bestuur and Raad van Toezicht. Its wholly-owned subsidiaries include Zorgapotheken Flevoland B.V. (pharmacy services) and Fysiotherapie Zorggroep Almere B.V. (physiotherapy services).

The business model is a regionally-concentrated, publicly-funded integrated care delivery platform rather than a commercial enterprise. The organization operates within a regulated reimbursement framework with minimal pricing transparency on a per-service basis, and its addressable market is structurally bounded to the Almere population (~215,000 residents in a growing Flevoland city). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via neighborhood-located GP practices, multi-disciplinary health centers, residential facilities, home visits for district nursing, and the integrated Spoedpost emergency facility. The foundation structure precludes traditional equity-based growth funding, expansion occurs via capital investment in facilities (such as the 2026 Spoedpost renovation), clinical specialization, and partnership deepening with regional providers including Flevoziekenhuis, JGZ Almere, GGD Flevoland, Vivium Naarderheem, and ParkinsonNet.

Name

Zorggroep Almere

Legal name

Stichting Zorggroep Almere

Website

https://zorggroep-almere.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Zorggroep Almere is a Dutch ANBI-status healthcare foundation delivering integrated primary care, residential elderly care, district nursing, and specialized geriatric services to all residents of Almere through 14 GP practices, 9 residential care centers, multi-disciplinary health centers, and the joint Spoedpost Almere emergency facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Primary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Chronic Disease & Complex Care Management (Geriatrics) (HLADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD), Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD) (HSABAIAF)

Keywords

• Primary healthcare services
• Residential elderly care
• District nursing services
• Geriatric specialist care
• Emergency medical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services: Zorggroep Almere provides healthcare services funded through the Dutch national health insurance system (basisverzekering). Services include GP care, pharmacy, physiotherapy, district nursing, residential care, and specialized geriatric care. Most services are covered by mandatory health insurance, with some services (like medical specialist consultations) subject to deductible excess (eigen risico). Residential care is funded through the Long-term Care Act (WLZ) with income-dependent co-payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Zorggroep Almere is a healthcare foundation operating an integrated network of primary care services, residential elderly care, and home-based district nursing for residents of Almere, Netherlands. The organization runs 14 general practitioner practices, multiple multi-disciplinary health centers (providing pharmacy, physiotherapy, and dietetics), 9 residential care centers, and home nursing services. It also operates the Geriatrisch Expertisecentrum with specialized teams for Parkinson's, dementia, frail elderly, and brain injury, as well as the joint Spoedpost Almere emergency facility.

Product overview

Zorggroep Almere is a comprehensive healthcare organization providing integrated health and social care services to all residents of Almere, Netherlands. The organization operates a platform of interconnected services including multi-disciplinary health centers (Gezondheidscentra) offering primary care, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and dietetics; district nursing (Wijkverpleging) for home-based care including night care, hospice, and palliative services; and residential care centers (Woonzorgcentra) for elderly care. The organization features specialized expertise centers for geriatric care including dedicated teams for Parkinson's disease, dementia, frail elderly, and brain injury. Patient-facing digital services include MijnGezondheid.net and Carenzorgt.nl online portals. The organization also operates Spoedpost Almere, a joint emergency facility combining GP emergency care and hospital emergency services, and the Geriatrisch Steunpunt for dementia support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Geriatrisch Expertisecentrum (GEC): Geriatric Expertise Center providing specialized care for elderly patients including expert teams for Parkinson's, dementia, fragile elderly, and brain injury.
• MijnGezondheid.net
• Carenzorgt.nl
• Spoedpost Almere

Products and services

• Huisartsenzorg (General Practice Care) Primary general practitioner care delivered through 14 GP practices distributed across neighborhoods in Almere, serving as the first point of contact for residents for consultations, prescriptions, preventive care, chronic disease management, and referrals.
• Apotheken (Pharmacy Services) Pharmacy services provided through Zorgapotheken Flevoland B.V. in health centers across Almere, dispensing medications and supporting medication management for patients.
• Fysiotherapie (Physiotherapy Services) Physiotherapy services delivered through Fysiotherapie Zorggroep Almere B.V. at health centers in Almere, supporting rehabilitation, mobility, and physical therapy needs.
• Diëtetiek (Dietetics Services) Dietetics and nutritional counseling services offered at health centers to support patients with dietary needs related to chronic conditions, recovery, and preventive health.
• Gezondheidscentra (Health Centers) Multi-disciplinary health centers (De Bouwmeester, De Compagnie, Parkwijk, De Spil, De Notekraker) providing integrated primary healthcare under one roof, combining GP care, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and dietetics across various Almere neighborhoods.
• Wijkverpleging (District Nursing) Home-based nursing services including ambulatory night care, hospice care, lung nursing, personal alarm systems, dementia case management, complex wound care, palliative care, technical home nursing, and Zorg Plus Thuis personal care.
• Woonzorgcentra (Residential Care Centers) Housing and care facilities for elderly residents who can no longer live independently, including Archipel, Castrovalva, Flora, De Kiekendief, De Overloop, Polderburen, Poortzicht, Zephyr, and Leefgemeenschap De Toonladder. Provides housing, daily support, nursing care, dementia care, and palliative care.
• Geriatrisch Expertisecentrum (Geriatric Expertise Center) Specialized multidisciplinary center providing expert teams for Parkinson's disease, dementia, frail elderly, and brain injury patients, with diagnostics, treatment, and coordinated care from multiple specialists.
• Spoedpost Almere (Emergency Post) Joint 24/7 emergency care facility combining GP emergency services (Huisartsenspoedpost) and hospital emergency department (Spoedeisende Hulp) from Flevoziekenhuis, with coordinated patient routing to reduce unnecessary referrals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Integrated emergency care reducing unnecessary referrals through Spoedpost Almere
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FlevoziekenhuiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Flevoziekenhuis is a key strategic partner in the integrated Spoedpost Almere emergency care facility. The hospital collaborates with Zorggroep Almere to provide seamless acute care, combining GP emergency services (Huisartsenspoedpost) and hospital emergency department (Spoedeisende Hulp) under one roof. This partnership enables efficient patient routing and reduces unnecessary referrals.
• JGZ AlmereminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Healthcare service (Jeugdgezondheidszorg) operating from health centers, providing baby and toddler health checkups and developmental monitoring.
• De SchoorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelfare organization (Welzijn Op Recept) collaborating on community health initiatives such as Stoptober smoking cessation programs and other wellbeing activities.
• Vivium NaarderheemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on geriatric rehabilitation services at Flevoburen, Centrum voor geriatrische revalidatie. The organizations share expertise and coordinate patient care in rehabilitation.
• GGD FlevolandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal Health Service collaborating on public health initiatives such as the Stoptober smoking cessation campaign.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Espria: Large Dutch healthcare group combining mental health (Lentis), elderly care, and disability services across multiple regions. Broader and more diversified than Zorggroep Almere but operates overlapping service lines in integrated regional care.
• Cordaan: Large Amsterdam-based care foundation providing elderly care, home care, and disability services. Broader scope than Zorggroep Almere but overlapping on integrated regional elderly care delivery.

Direct peers

• MeanderGroep: South Limburg-based integrated care foundation offering district nursing, residential elderly care, and primary care services under one organization — a near-identical operating model to Zorggroep Almere, providing a directly comparable Dutch regional benchmark.
• Florence (Haaglanden): The Hague-region integrated care foundation providing district nursing, residential elderly care, and home care services. Highly comparable in service mix, foundation structure, and ANBI status.
• Humanitas DMU: Dordrecht/Rotterdam-region integrated care foundation providing residential elderly care, district nursing, and home services — directly comparable operating model in another Dutch region.
• Rivas Zorggroep: Gorinchem-region integrated care foundation operating hospital, residential elderly care, district nursing, and home care. Comparable in foundation structure and integrated service model, though Rivas additionally operates a hospital.
• Sensire: Achterhoek-based integrated care foundation offering district nursing, residential elderly care, and home services in a regional Dutch setting. Comparable ANBI-registered foundation with similar multi-modality service portfolio.
• Amstelring: Amsterdam-region integrated elderly care and home care foundation. Comparable in service mix (residential, district nursing, home care) and Dutch foundation structure.
• Thebe: Tilburg/West-Brabant integrated care foundation combining district nursing, residential elderly care, and home care. Operates an essentially identical model to Zorggroep Almere in a different Dutch region.

Emerging players

• Buurtzorg Nederland: Dutch district nursing innovator with neighborhood-based self-managing teams. Directly comparable on wijkverpleging service line and Dutch home-care reimbursement model, though narrower in scope than Zorggroep Almere.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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