SWZ Zorg

What SWZ Zorg does

SWZ Zorg is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting SWZ) headquartered in Son en Breugel, North Brabant, that delivers specialized long-term care to approximately 1,500 clients across 27 locations. The organization serves three clinical populations: people with non-congenital brain injury (NAH), people with severe multiple disabilities (EMB), and people with physical disabilities (LG), offering a full life-course service portfolio spanning residential living, daytime activities, treatment programs, ambulatory guidance, supported employment, and family support. Care delivery is anchored in proprietary methodologies — LACCS for EMB clients, Hooi op je Vork for NAH clients, and Driehoekskunde for client-family-staff triangle collaboration — supported by smart-home technology (domotica) and an Electronic Client Record (ONS).

The business model is government-anchored under the Dutch WLZ (Wet langdurige zorg) long-term care framework, supplemented by mandatory client contributions calculated by CAK and tax-deductible donations via Stichting Vrienden van SWZ zorg (an ANBI-status charitable foundation established 2022). Distribution is regional and referral-driven, with healthcare professionals, municipalities (gemeenten), and family networks serving as primary referrers, augmented by a dedicated care coordination (zorgbemiddeling) function and self-service online intake. SWZ operates a major multi-year campus redevelopment at Zonhove, with two of three planned Boswoningen (forest houses) opened in February 2026 and a target of 96 EMB residential places plus a 160-client campus vision; concurrent expansion of Specialist Centers for NAH in Eindhoven and Den Bosch extends the specialty footprint. The organization is led by a two-person Board of Directors under a Raad van Toezicht governance structure, with Ellen Quanten succeeding Jody Cath as Chair in September 2026.

Name

SWZ Zorg

Legal name

Stichting SWZ

Website

https://swzzorg.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SWZ Zorg is a Dutch non-profit foundation providing specialized long-term care for approximately 1,500 clients with non-congenital brain injury, severe multiple disabilities, or physical disabilities across 27 locations in North Brabant, funded primarily through the Dutch WLZ government system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Long-Term Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Home Health Care Services (6216), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neurological Rehabilitation Therapy In-Home (e.g., Stroke, Parkinson’s) (HSABADAE), Cognitive Stimulation & Reminiscence Therapy (Non-Clinical) (HSABAEAH), Balance, Fall Prevention & Gait Training In-Home (HSABADAH)

Keywords

• Disability care services
• Brain injury rehabilitation
• Long-term care
• Supported living services
• Specialized healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Son En Breugel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. WLZ Funding (Wet Langdurige Zorg): Government-funded long-term care through the Dutch WLZ system. The government pays a portion of the costs for living at SWZ zorg and the care/treatment received.
2. Client Contribution (Eigen bijdrage CAK): Clients pay a personal contribution calculated by CAK based on income, assets, household composition, and indication type. This is mandatory for adults 18+.
3. Donations and Bequests: Charitable contributions through Stichting Vrienden van SWZ zorg, including one-time donations, periodic gifts, and legacy bequests. SWZ zorg has ANBI status making donations tax-deductible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SWZ zorg provides specialized care, treatment, and supported-living services for people with non-congenital brain injury (NAH), severe multiple disabilities (EMB), and physical disabilities (LG) across 27 locations in the Netherlands. Core services include residential living, daytime activities, the Hersenz rehabilitation program, ambulatory guidance, supported employment (Ambitie), and care mediation, all delivered using proprietary methodologies (LACCS, Hooi op je vork, Driehoekskunde) and domotica smart-home technology.

Product overview

SWZ Zorg is a Dutch healthcare organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of care services for people with non-congenital brain injury (NAH), severe multiple disabilities (EMB), and physical disabilities (LG). The organization operates 27 locations serving approximately 1,500 clients with support from 800 employees and 300 volunteers. Core services include residential living (Wonen), daytime activities (Dagbesteding/Zinvolle daginvulling), treatment programs (Hersenz, LACCS, Hooi op je Vork), care mediation, and supported employment (Ambitie). Major initiatives include the Nieuwbouw Zonhove project featuring Boswoningen housing for EMB clients and the development of Specialist Centers for NAH. The organization employs care methodologies including LACCS, Hooi op je Vork, and Driehoekskunde, supported by technology solutions like domotica. Additionally, Stichting Vrienden van SWZ zorg provides supplementary funding for extras beyond government care budgets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stichting Vrienden van SWZ zorg: A charitable foundation established to support SWZ zorg clients with extra amenities and facilities not covered by standard government healthcare budgets.

Products and services

• NAH/LG Services
• NAH/LG Services Specialized treatment, guidance, residential living, daytime activities, and supported employment for children, adults, and families living with non-congenital brain injury (NAH) or physical disabilities (LG) under Dutch WLZ long-term care funding.
• EMB Services at Zonhove
• EMB Services at Zonhove Life-cycle-appropriate care for children and adults with severe multiple disabilities, offering living, working, learning, leisure, and overnight-stay services at the Zonhove location, anchored in the LACCS methodology and supported by Domotica smart home technology.
• Hersenz Treatment Program
• Hersenz Treatment Program Outpatient rehabilitation and treatment program for adults with non-congenital brain injury (NAH), delivered under WLZ funding to support recovery of cognitive and physical functioning.
• Partners Module Hersenz
• Partners Module Hersenz Support module for partners and family members of NAH clients participating in the Hersenz program, addressing relationship and family impacts of acquired brain injury.
• Ambitie Supported Employment
• Ambitie Supported Employment Job coaching and supported employment services for people with physical disabilities or non-congenital brain injury, helping participants find suitable work placements, voluntary work, or paid employment in collaboration with Carrousel.
• Residential Living (Wonen)
• Residential Living (Wonen) Housing options for NAH and LG clients, including apartments, rooms, and group living arrangements with 24/7 support services, deployed across SWZ zorg locations including the new Boswoningen at Zonhove.
• Meaningful Daytime Activities (Zinvolle Daginvulling)
• Meaningful Daytime Activities (Zinvolle Daginvulling) Meaningful daytime activity and occupation programs for NAH, EMB, and LG clients, including the planned Specialist Centers for NAH in Eindhoven and Den Bosch and the LEEFbos nature area at Zonhove.
• Care Mediation (Zorgbemiddeling)
• Care Mediation (Zorgbemiddeling) Coordination service in which SWZ zorg care coordinators assist prospective clients, families, and healthcare referrers with questions about care options and the enrollment process for NAH, EMB, and LG services.
• LACCS Methodology
• LACCS Methodology Care methodology providing professionals with structured tools to support people with severe multiple disabilities across five pillars: Physical well-being, Alertness, Contact, Communication, and Stimulating time use.
• Hooi op je vork Methodology
• Hooi op je vork Methodology Methodology for supporting people with non-congenital brain injury in a needs-oriented way, with relatives, to enable demand-driven work and maximum autonomy and self-determination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients report being satisfied to very satisfied with their quality of life and services from SWZ zorg
• +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

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Peter Peters (Bouwnijverheid)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBouwnijverheid Peter Peters is a construction company involved as principal contractor for the Zonhove new construction project. They are responsible for building the three Boswoningen (Forest Houses) for 96 residents with severe multiple disabilities.
• Karres en BrandscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMultidisciplinary design firm from Hilversum and Hamburg, involved since 2017 in creating the masterplan for Zonhove. They integrated buildings into the landscape and developed the infrastructure and layout plan.
• Pauwert & LichtstadcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration between Pauwert Architectuur and Lichtstad Architecten designing the built environment of Zonhove. They create functional, human-centered buildings with preference for circular approaches and sustainability.
• Van Aarle De LaatcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRealizing 'housing happiness' for everyone in long-term care. Involved since 2018 providing project management, working with architects and executing parties to develop masterplan into definitive designs.
• Equipe AdviseursminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerComplete permit procedure support for the spatial procedure necessary for the new construction, including noise impact studies and nitrogen deposition research.
• IdverdeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGreen sector partner acting as the 'green conscience' of the project, ensuring green considerations are prioritized in design and construction.
• KantersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInfrastructure specialist responsible for everything above and below ground not part of buildings. Includes paving, parking, bridges, paths, landscaping, cables, and sewage connections.
• Vitruvius BouwkostenadviesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction and building costs advisory, involved in all design phases and conducting evaluation of the construction team contractor.
• Wonderful day designminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior architecture firm helping to furnish Boswoningen in a homely way. Designer Judith Muijtjens works with residents and staff to create spaces that feel like home.
• CarrouselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork experience partner for people with distance to the labor market. SWZ zorg works with Carrousel to help clients find suitable work placements.
• AmbitiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJob coaching and employment support service for people with physical disabilities or non-congenital brain injury seeking supported or regular employment.
• Stichting Vrienden van SWZ zorgcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFriends Foundation that raises funds for extra facilities not covered by basic care budgets. Supports items like digital boards, snoezel solutions, meeting gardens, and tandem bicycles.
• EmiliusschoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial school collaborating with SWZ zorg in the initiative phase for developing the south side of the Beek, together with the municipality of Son en Breugel.
• Gemeente Son en BreugelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipality collaborating on the development of the south side of the Beek and overall integration of Zonhove into the community.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• 's Heeren Loo: One of the largest Dutch care providers for people with intellectual disabilities, operating nationwide across hundreds of locations. Directly comparable to SWZ Zorg's EMB and LG residential care offering, and notably the source of incoming Board Chair Ellen Quanten.

Direct peers

• Kentalis: Dutch organization providing care, education, and support for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or have communication disabilities. Comparable as a specialist Dutch non-profit with proprietary methodologies and a government-funded residential/ambulatory care model.
• Amerpoort: Dutch care organization providing support to people with intellectual disabilities and complex care needs across multiple locations. Comparable in target population (intellectual/developmental disabilities) and residential care model to SWZ Zorg's EMB services.
• Bartiméus: Dutch non-profit supporting people who are visually impaired or blind, including those with additional disabilities. Comparable as a specialist Dutch Stichting with WLZ-funded residential and ambulatory services, proprietary care methodologies, and a Friends Foundation model.
• Philadelphia Zorg: Dutch care provider supporting people with intellectual disabilities and NAH across the Netherlands. Directly comparable to SWZ Zorg in both NAH and EMB populations, with similar WLZ-funded residential and ambulatory care models.
• Dichterbij: Dutch care organization focused on people with intellectual disabilities, providing residential, day activities, and ambulatory support. Comparable to SWZ Zorg's EMB residential care methodology and WLZ-funded operating model.
• Siza: Dutch disability care provider offering support to people with non-congenital brain injury, physical disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. Directly comparable to SWZ Zorg across all three specialty populations (NAH, LG, EMB).
• Ons Tweede Thuis: Dutch care organization providing residential, day activity, and ambulatory support for people with intellectual disabilities, including those with severe multiple disabilities. Comparable to SWZ Zorg's EMB-focused Zonhove campus and broader disability care model.

Regional players

• Lunet zorg: Dutch care provider focused on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, primarily operating in the southern Netherlands including North Brabant — overlapping SWZ Zorg's regional footprint and serving comparable client populations.
• Helder: Dutch care provider offering support and treatment to people with non-congenital brain injury (NAH) and other complex care needs in the southern Netherlands. Comparable to SWZ Zorg's NAH focus, particularly the Hersenz treatment program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/swzzorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/zonhove
• Xx.com/StichtingSWZ

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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