Zorggroep Tellus

What Zorggroep Tellus does

Zorggroep Tellus (legal entity: Stichting Zorggroep Tellus) is a Dutch foundation operating integrated elderly care services exclusively in Den Helder, Netherlands. Its portfolio spans four residential locations — De Lichtboei (Nieuw Den Helder, ~70 clients), De Groene Vecht (Vechtbuurt, ~70+ clients, opened 2011), Ten Anker (Timorpark), and Lyceumhof (Timorpark) — alongside 21 jointly developed aanleunwoningen with housing association Woningstichting Den Helder and a Thuiszorg (home care) team of approximately 20 employees covering Den Helder and Julianadorp. The organization positions itself as the only truly 'Helderse' care provider, embedding locations as 'huiskamers van de wijk' (neighborhood living rooms) and combining residential care, VPT/MPT home-based packages, group care for dementia (groepsverzorging), day activities (dagbesteding), meal delivery (Tafeltje Dekje), and short-term stays.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight: an Electronic Client Dossier (ECD) for care-plan and reporting management, plus a web and mobile Cliëntenportaal (client portal) for clients and family/mantelzorgers to view records, appointments, and approve zorgleefplannen. Hardware innovations include Tovertafel (interactive light-projection games for late-stage dementia) and the Qwiek audiovisual system used as a non-pharmacological wellbeing tool. The organization holds sector certifications including PREZO (home care), Veiligvoedsel.nl (food safety), and Samen Dementievriendelijk (dementia-friendly).

Revenue is generated almost entirely through regulated Dutch healthcare reimbursement: WLZ-funded residential and VPT/MPT home packages (income-dependent eigen bijdrage via CAK), Zvw-funded wijkverpleging (home nursing) reimbursed by health insurers, and Wmo-funded support services via the municipality. A personal budget (pgb) option is available. Small ancillary streams include restaurant dining (€9.95 per two-course meal), brasserie service, catering packages, venue rentals, and meal delivery. Marketing is community-led via the website, VerTellus magazine (since 2017), De Tellus Podcast, and active social channels, with referrals driven by municipalities, GPs, hospitals, and word-of-mouth.

Name

Zorggroep Tellus

Legal name

Stichting Zorggroep Tellus

Website

https://zorggroeptellus.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Zorggroep Tellus is a Dutch foundation providing integrated elderly care in Den Helder through four residential locations, home care, and community programs, funded primarily by Dutch WLZ, Zvw, and Wmo reimbursements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Home Health Care Services (62161), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Assisted Living with Memory Care (Mixed Campus) (HLADABAB)

Keywords

• Elderly residential care
• Home nursing services
• Dementia care programs
• Assisted living facilities
• Community-based healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Helder

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. WLZ-funded residential care (VPT/MPT): Residential care funded under the Wet Langdurige Zorg (WLZ). VPT (Volledig Pakket Thuis / Complete Package at Home) and MPT (Modulair Pakket Thuis / Modular Package at Home) provide comprehensive care at home for clients with permanent care needs, funded through WLZ. Clients pay an income-dependent personal contribution (eigen bijdrage) determined by CAK.
2. Zvw-funded home nursing (wijkverpleging): Home nursing care (thuiszorg) funded under the Zorgverzekeringswet (Zvw), including wound care, medication assistance, washing and dressing, and other nursing tasks delivered in the client's own home by the thuiszorg team.
3. Wmo-funded support services: Support services funded through the Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning (Wmo), including household assistance and housing adaptations via the municipality.
4. Meal services (Tafeltje Dekje & restaurant): Catering and meal delivery services: 'Tafeltje Dekje' delivers warm meals to clients' homes, and restaurant/brasserie dining is offered at locations. A two-course meal is priced at €9.95 per menu. Additional revenue comes from space rentals for events and catering services.
5. Facility and space rentals: Venues such as the brasserie, restaurants, and meeting rooms at De Groene Vecht and De Lichtboei can be hired for celebrations, receptions, and gatherings. Catering services are also available for ordering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Zorggroep Tellus is a Dutch foundation (Stichting) that delivers elderly care services in Den Helder, Netherlands. It operates four residential care locations (De Lichtboei, De Groene Vecht, Ten Anker, Lyceumhof) and provides home-based nursing and personal care across the municipality. The offering combines WLZ-funded residential and home-based care packages, Zvw-funded home nursing (wijkverpleging), Wmo-funded support services, meal delivery (Tafeltje Dekje), day care, specialized group care for dementia clients, and assisted living apartments (aanleunwoningen).

Product overview

Zorggroep Tellus operates as a comprehensive elderly care organization offering a coordinated portfolio of residential care, home care, and wellness services across four locations in Den Helder, Netherlands. The core offering consists of Wonen bij Tellus (residential care at De Lichtboei, De Groene Vecht, Ten Anker, and Lyceumhof) and Thuiszorg (home-based care services). These are complemented by specialized modules including Aanleunwoningen (assisted living), VPT/MPT (comprehensive home care packages under the Long-term Care Act), Dagbesteding (day care), Groepsverzorging (group care for dementia clients), and Tafeltje Dekje (meal delivery). Supporting amenities include restaurants, brasserie, and activity programs, while the digital Cliëntenportaal enables client self-service. The Tellus Podcast extends community engagement through educational content on elderly care topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VerTellus: Quarterly magazine/publication of Zorggroep Tellus featuring stories from residents, family members, employees and volunteers
• De Tellus Podcast
• Tafeltje Dekje
• Handige Handen

Products and services

• Wonen bij Tellus (Residential Care) Residential care services at four locations (De Lichtboei, De Groene Vecht, Ten Anker, Lyceumhof) offering apartments with 24/7 care and support for elderly residents who need assistance with daily living, funded under the WLZ.
• Thuiszorg (Home Care) Home nursing and personal care services delivered at clients' homes across the municipality of Den Helder and Julianadorp, funded through the Zorgverzekeringswet (Zvw). Includes wound care, medication assistance, washing and dressing, and wijkverpleging.
• Aanleunwoningen (Assisted Living Apartments) Independent living apartments with care available on-site, designed for seniors who want autonomy while having access to support services. 21 aanleunwoningen adjacent to De Groene Vecht developed jointly with Woningstichting Den Helder.
• Tafeltje Dekje (Meal Delivery) Daily meal delivery service bringing warm, nutritious meals to clients' homes in Julianadorp and Den Helder, ensuring proper nutrition for those unable to prepare meals themselves.
• VPT / MPT (Home Care Packages) Volledig Pakket Thuis (VPT) and Modulair Pakket Thuis (MPT) provide complete or modular care packages at home for clients with permanent care needs under the WLZ (Long-term Care Act).
• Dagbesteding (Day Care) Day care activities and programs providing social engagement, meaningful activities, and wellness support for elderly clients during daytime hours.
• Groepsverzorging (Dementia Group Care) Group care for clients with advanced memory problems, providing structured daily programs with professional guidance and targeted activities in a domestic setting, using sensory innovations like Tovertafel and Qwiek systems.
• Eerstelijns Verblijf (Primary Care Residence) Primary care residence services for short-term stays, providing temporary accommodation with care for clients needing temporary support.
• Tijdelijk Verblijf en Logeren (Short-Term Stay and Respite) Short-term stay and overnight care services allowing clients to temporarily reside at care locations or have overnight support, useful for respite care and recovery.
• Ontmoetingsgroepen (Community Meeting Groups) Community meeting groups bringing together elderly residents and community members for social interaction, activities, and mutual support, including groups for people with memory problems held at cultural venues like Reddingmuseum Dorus Rijkers.
• Restaurant De Lichtboei Restaurant dining service at De Lichtboei location serving a two-course dinner for €9.95 daily between 12:30 and 13:30, open to residents, family, and external visitors.
• Restaurant De Groene Vecht Restaurant dining service at De Groene Vecht location offering daily two-course dinners between 12:30 and 13:30.
• Brasserie De Groene Vecht Café-style venue at De Groene Vecht open daily from 10:00-16:30 serving coffee, tea, and beverages; available for private hire for celebrations and receptions.
• Cliëntenportaal (Client Portal) Online client portal allowing clients and family members (mantelzorgers) to view care records, appointments, and care plans, communicate with the organization, and approve care living plans (zorgleefplan). Accessible via web browser, tablet, and smartphone.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients supported to remain city residents (stadsbewoner) through embedded neighborhood care model
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Reddingmuseum Dorus RijkerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026A meeting group for people with memory problems operates from a rented space within Reddingmuseum Dorus Rijkers on Willemsoord in Den Helder. Participants benefit from the maritime historical environment, open space, and vibrant atmosphere as a base for activities including walks along ships and exploration of the site. The collaboration was renewed in April 2026 with a signing by Leo Kapiteijn (Director Dorus Rijkers) and Wilco van der Most (Board member Tellus). The partnership enables Tellus to extend its community care model into a unique cultural setting.
• Stichting PresentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 'Handige Handen' handwork club at De Lichtboei creates dressed Barbie dolls for Stichting Present, a charity that connects people who want to help with those who need help. The dolls are sold at Boelhuys Kringloopwinkel in Den Helder with proceeds going to people in need. Stichting Present works in an offer-oriented way, matching volunteer skills to social needs submitted by partner organizations.
• Fysio de GeulstraatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with physiotherapy practice Fysio de Geulstraat for organizing free rollator inspections and balance tests at Tellus locations. Yemeeh from the practice assesses participants' balance, mobility, and fall risk, discussing outcomes and providing guidance on follow-up options. Three sessions were held in March 2026 at Ten Anker, De Lichtboei, and De Groene Vecht.
• De Helderse UitdagingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of the Pannenkoekendag (Pancake Day) event at De Lichtboei, which welcomed clients, family members, staff, and neighborhood residents together. De Helderse Uitdaging is a local organization that facilitates community engagement and activities in Den Helder.
• The Suns (Den Helder)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Suns women's basketball team from Den Helder participated in the Avondvierdaagse walking event together with Tellus clients, staff, and volunteers, exemplifying community partnership and shared vitality.
• Woningstichting Den HeldercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZorggroep Tellus and Woningstichting Den Helder (housing association) jointly developed 21 aanleunwoningen (assisted living apartments) adjacent to location De Groene Vecht. These apartments allow elderly residents to live independently with the option to receive home care services when needed, creating an integrated housing and care model.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Buurtzorg Nederland: Netherlands' largest home nursing (wijkverpleging) provider operating neighborhood-based self-managed teams. Direct peer on the home nursing side of Tellus' portfolio under Zvw funding.
• Omring: North Holland elderly care organization operating residential locations, home care and dementia-specialized group housing. Highly comparable service portfolio, funding mix, and small-scale philosophy as Tellus.
• Tante Louise: Regional Dutch elderly care foundation offering residential locations, dementia group care and home care with a comparable 'kleinschalig wonen' philosophy and Stichting governance.
• De Pieter Raat Stichting: Foundation-structured Dutch provider of residential elderly care, home care and dementia housing. Closely comparable legal form (Stichting), service mix, and small-scale community model.
• Evean: Large North Holland-based elderly care provider offering residential care, home nursing (thuiszorg), and dementia care. Direct overlap with Tellus on service mix (WLZ + Zvw + Wmo), catchment proximity, and small-scale neighborhood-embedded locations.

Regional players

• Vivent: North Brabant elderly care provider with residential locations, home care and dementia group housing. Stichting structure and small-scale living philosophy similar to Tellus, though outside the North Holland region.
• Sensire: Gelderland-based regional care provider offering residential elderly care, home care (thuiszorg), and dementia services. Comparable regulatory funding mix and care model, in a different Dutch province.
• Carintredegeland: East-Netherlands (Twente) elderly care foundation offering residential, home care, and dementia services. Comparable Stichting structure and full WLZ/Zvw/Wmo portfolio though in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Cordaan: Large Amsterdam-based care provider offering a broad portfolio of elderly, home and dementia services. Overlaps with Tellus on every service category but operates at materially greater scale and in a metro market.

Others

• ActiZ: Dutch industry association for care providers including VVT (elderly care). Relevant as the sector-wide ecosystem body shaping WLZ/Zvw/Wmo regulation and labor policies that directly affect Tellus' operating economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfqIL416VUGF8hT8bfCUzYQ?view_as=subscriber
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zorggroeptellus
• Instagraminstagram.com/zorggroeptellus
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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