De Zorgspecialist

What De Zorgspecialist does

De Zorgspecialist is a privately held Dutch healthcare organization headquartered in Santpoort-Noord, North Holland, that delivers an integrated portfolio of long-term care services to elderly individuals, people with dementia, and (young) adults with intellectual disabilities or autism. Its service platform spans home care (Thuiszorg including household support, personal care, and district nursing), a comprehensive at-home care package (BeterThuiZ/VPT funded under the Long-term Care Act), specialized dementia case management, 24/7 palliative home care, respite care, and seven small-scale residential living locations (Kleinschalig Wonen) plus two SamenThuiZ assisted-living locations and 55-plus rental housing at Landgoed Alverna. Two Odensehuis day centers provide free, low-threshold activities for dementia clients and informal caregivers, functioning as a community front door to the rest of the care portfolio.

Revenue is generated predominantly through three Dutch government reimbursement schemes — the Long-term Care Act (Wlz) for residential and full home packages, the Health Insurance Act (Zvw) for district nursing, and the Social Support Act (Wmo) for household support and respite care, with contracted municipalities including Heemstede, Bloemendaal, Velsen, Beverwijk, and Heemskerk. Private rent and service charges apply to residential units and senior apartments, with monthly pricing ranging from approximately €1,480 (Villa Velsen IJmuiden) to €3,220 (Tuinkamer Alverna Aerdenhout) depending on location and apartment size. The firm sells directly to end consumers via relationship-based local marketing — municipality referrals, GP referrals, free Odensehuis participation, community events (e.g., De Grachtenloop running event in Haarlem), and social media — with no third-party reseller channel.

The current entity was established by Esther Vink and Otto Korstenbroek in 2007; Vink had worked in healthcare since 1983, and Jens Jansma joined the directie as operations director in 2023. Technology integrations include Bastion 365 for secure email with password/SMS verification, Compaan tablets for video care, Medido medication dispensers, and lifestyle monitoring under the Slimme Zorg program. The organization holds HKZ healthcare quality certification continuously since 2003 and NEN 7510 information security certification, both on triennial recertification cycles.

Name

De Zorgspecialist

Legal name

De ZorgSpecialist

Website

https://dezorgspecialist.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Private Dutch healthcare provider in North Holland offering integrated long-term care for elderly, dementia patients, and young adults with disabilities across home care, seven residential facilities, two day centers, and supported living services, funded mainly through Dutch government schemes (Wlz, Zvw, Wmo).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Healthcare Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dementia/Alzheimer’s In-Home Care (Non-Medical) (HLADAGAG), Dementia Personal Care (ADLs) Support (HSABAEAB), Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), Dementia/Alzheimer’s Care Management & Behavioral Support (HLADALAF)

Keywords

• Home care services
• Small-scale residential living
• Dementia case management
• Palliative home care
• Assisted living services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santpoort-noord

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wet Langdurige Zorg (Wlz) - Kleinschalig Wonen: Residential care funded through the Dutch Long-term Care Act, providing complete packages including care, accommodation, meals, and activities.
2. Wet Langdurige Zorg (Wlz) - Begeleid Wonen MPT: Modular home care packages for young adults with disabilities, funded through Wlz.
3. Wet Langdurige Zorg (Wlz) - Volledig Pakket Thuis (VPT): Complete Home Care Package for clients needing full-time care support at home, funded through Wlz.
4. Zorgverzekeringswet (Zvw) - Wijkverpleging: District nursing and personal care covered under basic health insurance. Services include wound care, medication administration, and nursing procedures.
5. Wet Maatschappelijke Ondersteuning (Wmo) - Huishoudelijke Ondersteuning: Household support funded by municipalities under Social Support Act. Clients pay income-dependent contribution (max €21.80/month) via CAK.
6. Wmo - Respijtzorg/Logeerzorg: Respite care and overnight stays funded through municipal Wmo arrangements with contracted municipalities: Heemstede, Bloemendaal, Velsen, Beverwijk, and Heemskerk.
7. Huur en Servicekosten - Kleinschalig Wonen: Rent and service charges for housing (energy, taxes, insurance, TV, internet, meals, laundry) separate from care funding.
8. 55-plus Huurwoningen: Senior rental apartments with optional care services, positioned as independent living with available support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

De ZorgSpecialist provides direct healthcare and support services to elderly and vulnerable individuals in North Holland, Netherlands. Its offerings span home care (household support, personal care, nursing, and medical assistance), small-scale residential living (seven Kleinschalig Wonen locations with 24/7 professional care), dementia case management, palliative home care, assisted living for young adults with intellectual disabilities or autism (Begeleid Wonen), day activities (Odensehuis and Dagbesteding), and respite care. Services are funded through Dutch public health insurance, long-term care legislation, and municipal social support arrangements, with a supplementary portfolio of senior rental housing and smart-care technology solutions.

Product overview

De ZorgSpecialist is a Dutch healthcare organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of care services across the North Holland region. The organization operates as a platform providing multiple interconnected services organized around three main pillars: home care (Thuiszorg including household support, personal care, and nursing), residential care (Kleinschalig Wonen with seven small-scale living locations), and community-based support (including Odensehuis day centers, Begeleid Wonen assisted living, and Dagbesteding day care). Key products include BeterThuiZ (VPT) as a comprehensive home care package, specialized Casemanagement Dementie for dementia care coordination, and Respijtzorg for temporary respite. The portfolio also includes wellness offerings such as BeLEEFeniZ cultural outings, Parkinson Boxing, and Stoelyoga at Odensehuis centers. Recent additions include 55-plus rental housing at Landgoed Alverna and Slimme Zorg technology-enabled care solutions using Compaan tablets and Medido medication dispensers. De ZorgSpecialist emphasizes 'LeefPlezier' (living pleasure) as a core concept integrated across all services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thuiszorg Home care services including household support, personal care, nursing, and medical assistance provided in the client's own home environment; for elderly and vulnerable individuals across North Holland.
• Huishoudelijke ondersteuning Household assistance including vacuuming, mopping, bed making, washing, ironing, and cleaning of kitchen, toilet, and bathroom; clients receive a dedicated household employee for continuity; funded under Dutch Wmo.
• Verzorging en Verpleging Thuis Personal care and nursing services at home, including support with daily activities (getting up, washing, dressing) as well as wound care, bandaging, medication assistance, and specialized nursing procedures; for elderly clients needing care at home.
• BeterThuiZ (Volledig Pakket Thuis / VPT) Complete care package combining household support, personal care, nursing, and wellbeing services at home, financed through the Dutch Long-term Care Act (Wlz) as a Complete Package at Home for clients needing full-time care support.
• Casemanagement Dementie Specialized dementia case management providing advice, guidance, and coordination of care throughout different phases of dementia, with dedicated case managers who are specialists in dementia and memory problems.
• Palliatieve Zorg Palliative and terminal home care focused on quality of life and quality of dying, offering physical care, psychological support, and family guidance with 24/7 availability; spiritual care available via Questio partner.
• Respijtzorg (Logeerzorg) Respite care providing temporary accommodation with professional care for caregivers who need temporary relief, offered at Alverna and Villa Tromp locations; funded under Wmo through contracted municipalities.
• Kleinschalig Wonen Small-scale residential living in homely settings with professional 24/7 care at seven locations (Duynpark, Fochteloo, Marquant, De HoogeBerg, Villa Tromp, Villa Velsen, and Tuinkamer Alverna); for elderly individuals including those with dementia.
• Odensehuis Meeting place for people with dementia or memory problems, offering activities, support, advice, and social engagement; open to participants without a formal diagnosis. Operates at Odensehuis Heemskerk and Odensehuis Velsen.
• Begeleid Wonen Assisted living for (young) adults with mild intellectual disabilities or autism, offering independent apartments with professional guidance at SamenThuiZ Alverna (14 apartments) and SamenThuiZ Velserbroek (7 places).
• Dagbesteding Day care services for (young) adults with mild intellectual disabilities or autism, offering work activities as 'Smaakmakers' (catering/hospitality) or 'Groenmakers' (gardening/green maintenance).
• 55-plus Huurwoningen Alverna Rental housing for seniors aged 55+ at Landgoed Alverna in Aerdenhout; three-room apartments (minimum 85 m²) with optional meals, laundry service, and available 24-hour on-site care.
• BeLEEFeniZ Cultural outing program for active people with (beginning) memory problems, organized weekly from Odensehuis locations; activities include museum visits, boat trips, and other excursions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free participation at Odensehuis (no indication required) - building trust and early relationships with potential care clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemeente HeemstedecoreOthersMunicipality partnership for Wmo-funded respijtzorg services. Residents of Heemstede can receive logeerzorg (overnight care) covered by municipality.
• Gemeente BloemendaalcoreOthersMunicipality partnership for Wmo-funded respijtzorg services.
• Gemeente VelsencoreOthersMunicipality partnership for Wmo-funded respijtzorg services.
• Gemeente BeverwijkcoreOthersMunicipality partnership for Wmo-funded respijtzorg services.
• Gemeente HeemskerkcoreOthersMunicipality partnership for Wmo-funded respijtzorg services.
• Tandem MantelzorgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for respijtzorg applications. Tandem Mantelzorg handles some respijtzorg requests for municipality-funded overnight care.
• Questio (Spiritual Care)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for spiritual counseling referrals in palliative care. Can arrange spiritual care provider contact when needed for end-of-life support.
• Bastion 365coreTechnology or IntegrationSecure email platform for sending privacy-sensitive healthcare communications. Uses password/SMS verification to protect patient information.
• Landgoed Duin en BoschcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstate where Duynpark is located. Mixed-use development with housing, healthcare, hospitality, and recreation. Former psychiatric hospital transformed into community.
• Landgoed AlvernacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstate where Tuinkamer Alverna, SamenThuiZ Alverna, 55-plus woningen, respijtzorg, and dagbesteding are located. Mixed community of seniors, disabled adults, and former nuns.
• Woongroep Sint Joseph (Heemskerk)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal living arrangement where De ZorgSpecialist provides Begeleid Wonen support services.
• EcoCura (Bennebroek)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-initiated living arrangement where De ZorgSpecialist provides Begeleid Wonen support.
• Samen Wonen Samen Sterk (Beverwijk)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation-initiated living arrangement where De ZorgSpecialist provides Begeleid Wonen support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Buurtzorg Nederland: Largest Dutch home-care (wijkverpleging) and household-support provider operating nationwide with self-managing teams. Directly comparable to De Zorgspecialist's Thuiszorg and BeterThuiZ lines, although Buurtzorg operates at vastly greater scale and uses a distinctive neighborhood-team model.
• Cordaan: Large Amsterdam-based care organization offering home care, residential living (including kleinschalig wonen), dementia case management, and disability services. Closely overlaps with De Zorgspecialist's full integrated portfolio and serves an adjacent North Holland geography.
• Omring: North Holland-based care organization providing home care, residential living (including dementia-specific small-scale housing), palliative care, and case management. Strong overlap with De Zorgspecialist's service mix and geography.
• Lelie zorggroep: Dutch care provider offering home care, residential elderly care (including small-scale living), and disability services. Operates a similar multi-line integrated model in different Dutch provinces.
• Evean: Part of Espria, Evean provides district nursing, elderly residential care, dementia case management, and palliative care across North Holland. Direct overlap with every major De Zorgspecialist service line in a partially shared geographic footprint.
• Thebe: Regional care provider in Brabant offering home care, residential living, dementia support, and palliative services. Comparable integrated portfolio to De Zorgspecialist, though operating in a different region.
• Pieter van Foreest: Elderly and dementia care provider operating small-scale living locations, district nursing, and case management in the Delft/The Hague region. Closely comparable operating model to De Zorgspecialist's Kleinschalig Wonen and Casemanagement Dementie lines.
• Sint Maarten (Stichting Sint Maarten): North Holland-based provider of elderly care, dementia case management, and home nursing. Overlaps with De Zorgspecialist on district nursing and dementia specialism in the same regional market.
• Zorgbalans: Regional care provider in southern North Holland (Haarlem, Heemstede, Bloemendaal region) offering home care, residential living, dementia care, and palliative services. Directly competes in several of the same municipalities where De Zorgspecialist holds Wmo contracts.

Regional players

• Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland: Elderly and dementia care provider based in Amstelveen offering residential care and home services in southern North Holland. Comparable focus on dementia and small-scale living, but concentrated in a different sub-region than De Zorgspecialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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