Stichting Dichterbij

What Stichting Dichterbij does

Stichting Dichterbij is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) founded in 2006 and headquartered in Gennep, Netherlands, providing comprehensive care services for people with intellectual disabilities across the Dutch provinces of Limburg, Noord-Brabant, and Gelderland. Its service portfolio spans four pillars: Wonen (housing, including Beschermd Wonen protected living, Begeleid Wonen assisted living, and Gezinshuizen family homes), Dagbesteding (structured day activities covering work, creative, hospitality, multimedia, nature, and experiential programs), Behandeling en Kennis Delen (treatment services including medical, paramedical, behavioral, and forensic care via the STEVIG sub-brand, plus knowledge sharing through the Dichterbij Academie and topic-specific Kennisnetwerken), and Opvang (respite and crisis care). The organization operates more than 200 physical locations and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff.

The underlying technology stack is centered on e-health and domotica rather than bespoke software: a 24/7 Zorgcentrale (Care Central) provides remote monitoring and triage via smart call buttons, sensors, and night-care staff; sensory equipment (Qwieck-up, snoezel projectors, Tovertafel) supports dementia and experiential care; and the Caren Digitaal Dossier portal provides clients and families with around-the-clock access to care documentation. No proprietary AI/ML systems, APIs, or third-party developer integrations are evident in the public material.

Dichterbij generates revenue primarily through the Dutch Wet langdurige zorg (Wlz) long-term care system: clients receive indications from the Centrum Indicatiestelling Zorg (CIZ), and care offices (zorgkantoren), including VGZ, reimburse Dichterbij for residential, day-activity, and support services on a recurring per-client basis. A secondary stream comprises modest client contributions for non-covered items (outings, vacations, optional services). The foundation holds NEN 7510 information security certification (obtained June 2026) and is rated 7.3 on ZorgkaartNederland. GTM motion is hybrid: direct-to-family outreach via Zorgconsulenten (care consultants) combined with referrals from general practitioners, schools (notably Mikado), regional employers for supported employment, and the justice system for forensic care through STEVIG.

Name

Stichting Dichterbij

Legal name

Stichting Dichterbij

Website

https://dichterbij.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Stichting Dichterbij is a Dutch non-profit foundation providing housing, day activities, treatment, and respite care for people with intellectual disabilities across more than 200 locations in Limburg, Noord-Brabant, and Gelderland, funded primarily through the Dutch Wlz long-term care system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Disability Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI), Respite Care for Families of Children with Disabilities (HSAAAIAL)

Keywords

• Intellectual disability care
• Residential support services
• Supported employment programs
• Day activity services
• Long-term healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Gennep

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wet langdurige zorg (Wlz) Funding: Dichterbij's primary revenue comes from the Dutch Long-term Care Act (Wet langdurige zorg). Clients receive Wlz indications from CIZ, which determines their eligibility for care funding. The organization receives direct payments from care offices (zorgkantoren) for residential care, day activities, and support services. This is a recurring, government-funded model based on client care needs classifications.
2. Zorg in Natura (Zin) Services: Some support services are funded through care-in-kind arrangements with health insurers or care offices. Clients receive specified care packages funded through the Wlz system, with Dichterbij providing the contracted services.
3. Client Contributions: Clients may pay personal contributions for services not covered by Wlz, such as certain activities, outings, vacations, and optional services. These are modest personal expenses for non-covered items.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stichting Dichterbij provides comprehensive person-centered care for people with intellectual disabilities across the full life cycle, including protected and assisted living, family-home placements, day activities, supported employment, treatment and behavioral services, and respite/crisis care. Services are delivered through 200+ physical locations across three Dutch provinces and funded primarily through the Dutch Long-term Care Act (Wlz), with a specialized forensic and behavioral unit (STEVIG) for clients with mild intellectual disability combined with psychiatric disorders.

Product overview

Stichting Dichterbij is a Dutch healthcare organization offering comprehensive services for people with intellectual disabilities. The organization operates a multi-module care platform centered around four core pillars: Wonen (housing/living - including Beschermd Wonen protected living, Begeleid Wonen assisted living, and Gezinshuizen family homes), Dagbesteding (day activities - including work, creative, hospitality, multimedia at De Verbeelding, and green/nature programs), Behandeling en Kennis Delen (treatment and knowledge sharing - through Dichterbij Academie and specialized Kennisnetwerken), and Opvang (respite/childcare services). The Zorgcentrale remote care system provides 24/7 monitoring support. STEVIG operates as a specialized sub-brand for forensic and behavioral care. Services are delivered across Limburg, Noord-Brabant, and Gelderland through multiple physical locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STEVIG: Specialized treatment program for people with mild intellectual disability combined with psychiatric and/or behavioural disorders, including forensic care

Quantifiable outcome

• Rated 7.3 out of 10 by clients and families on ZorgkaartNederland
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mikado SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMikado is a special education school for youth with intellectual or multiple disabilities in Gennep. Dichterbij provides extra care support (personal care or guidance) at the school, including help with eating, dressing, using communication devices, and managing free time. The partnership enables integrated educational and care services for students.
• Regional Employers (Begeleid Werken)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDichterbij partners with local businesses and organizations across Limburg, Brabant, and Gelderland to provide guided employment opportunities for clients. Employers in sectors including retail, manufacturing, childcare, hospitals, and hospitality host Dichterbij clients with job coach support.
• VGZ ZorgkantorencoreOthersVGZ zorgkantoren determines eligibility for home support services under the Dutch Long-term Care Act (Wlz). Dichterbij works with VGZ as a care provider, receiving funding for client care services based on indicated care needs.
• Centrum Indicatiestelling Zorg (CIZ)coreOthersCIZ is the government body that processes applications and issues Wlz (Long-term Care Act) indications. Dichterbij clients receive their care eligibility determinations through CIZ, which then determines funding levels for the organization.
• Justice System Partners (Justitie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDichterbij's STEVIG program works with the Dutch justice system to provide forensic care for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities who have had contact with law enforcement or courts. Treatment is tailored to individual situations with judicial oversight on freedom levels and treatment plans.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/stichtingdichterbij/?hl=nl

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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