Tertianum

What Tertianum does

Tertianum is the largest private operator of senior living and care facilities in Switzerland, headquartered in Dübendorf. The company runs more than 100 facilities across 16 cantons, comprising 4,762 care beds, 2,697 senior apartments, and a workforce of approximately 7,175 employees as of December 31, 2025. Its portfolio spans the full care continuum — from hotel-style Seniorenresidenzen (senior residences) and assisted Seniorenwohnungen (senior apartments) to Pflegezimmer (care rooms) and clinical specializations in dementia, geriatric rehabilitation, Huntington's, neurological, and palliative care. Tertianum also offers therapeutic services, gastronomy, and amenity programming (fitness, hairdresser, indoor pool, massage), positioning the premium residences as lifestyle products rather than purely clinical settings.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer residential model with monthly recurring fees that vary by facility, room type, and care level. Beyond consumer-direct inquiries, patient flow is supported by an established referral network with cantonal healthcare coordination bodies across Jura, Neuchâtel, Valais, and Vaud. Tertianum's proprietary operational technology includes the Medikamentenverblisterung medication blistering system (deployed at 32 facilities by end-2025, planned for 65 by end-2026), which eliminates manual medication handling errors and frees approximately two hours of nursing time per facility per day, and the Lyra mental wellness app for employees. Quality management is reinforced by ISO 9001 recertification in 2025.

Tertianum has pursued an aggressive M&A and integration strategy, absorbing eight care facilities during 2025 (including Am Spisertor, Clair-Logis, Vivale Neuhegi, Hôtel des Patients, and Schönberg). In December 2025 it announced the acquisition of emeis's Swiss nursing home business Senevita, comprising 40 nursing homes and assisted living facilities along with real estate, for approximately EUR 270 million, with closing expected in early 2026. Group revenue reached CHF 792.4 million in FY2025, up from CHF 750.7 million in FY2024.

Name

Tertianum

Legal name

Tertianum Management AG

Website

https://tertianum.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tertianum is Switzerland's largest private operator of senior living, assisted living, and nursing care facilities, running more than 100 sites across 16 cantons serving independent seniors through to palliative-care residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living and Care Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Large Campus / Multi-Building Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury / High-End Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAD), Luxury/Resort-Style Independent Living Communities (HLADAAAC)

Keywords

• Senior living services
• Nursing home care
• Assisted living apartments
• Dementia care services
• Elderly care facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubendorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Senior Living and Care Services: Revenue from operating senior residences (Seniorenresidenzen), senior apartments (Seniorenwohnungen), and nursing care rooms (Pflegezimmer) across over 100 facilities in Switzerland.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tertianum directly operates more than 100 senior living and care facilities across 16 Swiss cantons, selling three core accommodation products: premium Senior Residences (Seniorenresidenzen) with all-inclusive hotel-style services, assisted-living Senior Apartments (Seniorenwohnungen), and Care Rooms (Pflegezimmer). These are complemented by a full continuum of nursing and therapeutic services covering long-term care, short-term/respite care, acute/transitional care, day and night care, and clinical specializations such as dementia, geriatric rehabilitation, Huntington's disease, neurological long-term, and palliative care.

Product overview

Tertianum operates as a unified senior living and care platform offering a comprehensive portfolio across the aging care spectrum. The core offerings include Seniorenresidenzen (Senior Residences) providing hotel-like luxury living with all-inclusive services, Seniorenwohnungen (Senior Apartments) for independent assisted living, and Pflegezimmer (Care Rooms) for comprehensive nursing care. The company provides specialized care services including long-term care, short-term/respite care, acute and transitional care, and day/night care options, along with clinical specializations in dementia care, geriatric rehabilitation, Huntington's disease care, neurological long-term care, and palliative care. Supporting services include therapeutic offerings (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, speech therapy, dietary counseling), gastronomy/restaurants, and wellness amenities. Tertianum has recently expanded through acquisition of the Senevita brand (40 nursing homes), and offers internal digital tools including the Lyra mental health app for employees and medication blister packaging technology for care quality improvement. The company operates over 100 locations across 16 cantons in Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lyra: Mental health and stress management support application for Tertianum employees, launched in 2025, offering 24/7 counseling services and psychological support.

Products and services

• Senior Residences (Seniorenresidenzen) High-comfort senior residences offering hotel-like amenities including daily gourmet menus, all-inclusive services, and a rich events program; residents maintain their individual lifestyle while benefiting from premium living comfort in an elegant ambiance.
• Senior Apartments (Seniorenwohnungen) Assisted living apartments that enable self-determined living in old age with diverse services, qualified staff, and needs-adjusted infrastructure to ensure wellbeing and safety.
• Care Rooms (Pflegezimmer) Care rooms with comprehensive nursing and medical care offerings that consider individual care needs and personal wishes, prioritizing high quality of life for residents.
• Long-term Care (Langzeitpflege) Individual long-term care services tailored to diverse care requirements; staff provide competent, empathetic, sensitive, and respectful care for better quality of life.
• Short-term and Respite Care (Kurzzeit- und Entlastungspflege) Short-term care stays with secure environment, attentive 24-hour care, pleasant company, and comfortable services to relieve family caregivers and address temporary care needs.
• Acute and Transitional Care (Akut- und Übergangspflege) Post-hospitalization support with therapeutic measures including physiotherapy, rehabilitation, activation, and occupational therapy to support a return to autonomous life.
• Day and Night Care (Tages- und Nachtaufenthalt) Day or night care for dependent persons, suitable especially for individuals with dementia being cared for at home by relatives, offering flexible overnight options.
• Dementia Care (Demenzpflege) Specialized care for individuals with dementia in a secure, warm, empathetic living environment with personalized care approaches.
• Geriatric Rehabilitation Geriatric rehabilitation to help individuals regain autonomy after accidents, illness, or surgical interventions through professional and attentive recovery support.
• Huntington's Disease Care (Chorea Huntington Pflege) Specialized care for persons with Huntington's disease providing individual, attentive, and professional support in a calm, structured, pressure-free protected environment.
• Neurological Long-term Care (Neurologische Langzeitpflege) Care for persons with reduced motor or cognitive abilities due to stroke, concussion, or neurological disease, providing competent and attentive support.
• Palliative Care (Palliative Pflege) End-of-life care requiring experience and sensitivity; palliative treatments defined in collaboration with the guest and relatives to deliver the best possible quality of life.
• Holiday Stays (Ferienaufenthalte) Holiday apartments with comfortable furnishings for seniors, allowing stays from a few days to longer periods in well-maintained, age-appropriate environments.
• Trial Living (Probewohnen) Unbinding trial stays in one of over 90 Tertianum facilities, allowing prospective residents to experience the living environment before making a commitment.
• Living with Pets (Wohnen mit Haustieren) Senior living arrangements that accommodate residents with pets, supporting the bond between elderly residents and their companion animals.
• Therapeutic Services (Therapie-Angebot) Includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, speech therapy, and dietary counseling services for comprehensive resident wellness.
• Restaurants and Gastronomy On-site gastronomic offerings with restaurants featuring daily gourmet menus and culinary experiences for residents and guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 hours of time savings per day per facility from medication blistering system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• emeisminorOthers · 12 December 2025Acquisition relationship where Tertianum purchased emeis's Swiss nursing home business 'Senevita' along with associated real estate assets. Deal includes 40 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and related real estate valued at approximately EUR 270 million. Transaction expected to close in early 2026.
• RIO - Réseau d'Information et d'Orientation de la personne âgée (Jura)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCantonal healthcare network in Jura that centralizes senior care placement requests to direct individuals to appropriate care facilities, including Tertianum establishments.
• AROSS - Association Réseau Orientation Santé Social (Neuchâtel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare network in Neuchâtel that coordinates senior care placement and orientation services for the region's elderly population.
• Secoss-Someko - Service cantonal de Coordination Socio-Sanitaire (Valais)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCantonal coordination service in Valais for socio-healthcare services including senior care placement.
• Réseau santé la Côte (Vaud)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare network in the Côte region of Vaud for senior care coordination.
• Réseau santé région Lausanne (Vaud)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare network in the Lausanne region of Vaud for senior care placement services.
• Réseau santé Nord-Broye (Vaud)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare network in the Nord-Broye region of Vaud.
• Réseau santé Haut-léman (Vaud)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare network in the Haut-léman region of Vaud for senior healthcare coordination.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Clariane (formerly Korian): Paris-listed European leader in senior care, nursing homes, and assisted living. Comparable to Tertianum as a broad incumbent offering the same continuum of elderly care services across multiple European countries.
• emeis (formerly Orpea): Major European senior care and nursing home operator headquartered in France. Comparable as the seller of Senevita to Tertianum and operates broadly across European senior care with overlapping service categories at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Bethesda Pflegezentren: Basel-based Swiss senior care operator providing residential, assisted living, and skilled nursing services. Comparable to Tertianum as a mid-sized Swiss multi-facility senior care provider in the German-speaking market.
• Domicil: Bern-based Swiss operator of senior residences, apartments, and care facilities. Directly comparable to Tertianum in offering continuum care across multiple Swiss cantons with similar premium positioning.
• dahlia: Swiss operator of senior residences, apartments, and care homes in the Emmental region. Comparable to Tertianum as a Swiss-based continuum-care provider serving the German-speaking elderly population.
• Helvita: Swiss senior care provider offering residential and assisted living services. Competes with Tertianum in the same Swiss premium senior living segment with similar care models.
• BOAS Group: Swiss senior care operator with nursing homes and assisted living residences. Notable because Tertianum's CDO Nicolas Crognaletti was previously CEO here; offers comparable continuum-care services to the Swiss elderly market.

Regional players

• SeneCura: Austria-based senior care and nursing home operator (now part of emeis group). Comparable to Tertianum in operating nursing homes and assisted living facilities in a German-speaking regional market.
• Alloheim: Germany's largest private senior care and nursing home operator. Comparable to Tertianum in providing full-service residential care including assisted living and skilled nursing across multiple facilities.
• Casa Reha: German senior care operator with residential and nursing facilities. Comparable to Tertianum as a German-language regional player offering similar assisted living and care services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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