Foundation for the elderly in the Bülach region

What Foundation for the elderly in the Bülach region does

Stiftung Alterszentrum Region Bülach (SARB) is a private, non-profit foundation established in 2001 by the three municipalities of Bülach, Bachenbülach, and Hochfelden, plus various organizations and private individuals. It operates multiple elderly-care sites in the Bülach region of the Swiss canton of Zürich, serving senior citizens and their families. SARB runs 101–250 staff across a full continuum of care, including Alterswohnungen (age-appropriate apartments for independent seniors), Betreutes Wohnen (assisted living), and Pflegewohngruppen (24-hour nursing and dementia care groups). Supporting outpatient services include Spitex Region Bülach home care, a Mahlzeitendienst meal-delivery service, and daily activity programming (Alltagsgestaltung). The foundation also operates public-facing gastronomy — Restaurant Rhabarber at the Grampen site (open 365 days/year) and Cafeteria Artischocke at the Rössligasse site — which generate ancillary fee revenue while serving the broader community.

The foundation's core technology and digital infrastructure are not publicly disclosed; its digital footprint is limited to a marketing website, a monthly newsletter, and a Zuweiser referral portal for healthcare providers. No patents, proprietary software, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are documented. SARB's business model combines recurring regulated care and housing fees, transaction-based gastronomy revenue, public-sector subsidies from the three founding municipalities and likely cantonal healthcare reimbursements, and philanthropic donations. The foundation is currently fundraising for the Grampen 2 expansion — an intergenerational center featuring additional dementia care living groups, garden design, and photovoltaic-based sustainable energy — with a CHF 3 million donation target (~10% of project cost) of which CHF 817,973 (27.2%) had been raised at the reporting date. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on regular Informationsnachmittage (information afternoons), word-of-mouth, the Zuweiser referral channel, and a 38-hour workweek plus three consecutive Great Place To Work certifications (2024–2026) to support recruitment in a labor-constrained Swiss care market. Customer concentration is high in a single sub-canton geography, with quality certifications across residents, tenants, relatives, and Spitex clients reinforcing local reputation.

Name

Foundation for the elderly in the Bülach region

Legal name

Stiftung Alterszentrum Region Bülach

Website

https://sarb.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Non-profit foundation in the Bülach region of Switzerland operating multiple elderly-care facilities — including senior apartments, assisted living, dementia care groups, home care (Spitex), meal delivery, and public restaurants — serving 1,000+ elderly residents and families under a 101–250 staff workforce and municipal sponsorship from Bülach, Bachenbülach, and Hochfelden.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care and Senior Living Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), Housing & Placement Coordination (Assisted Living, Memory Care, SNF) (HSABAIAL), Light Housekeeping & Home Upkeep (Non-Medical) (HSABAAAD), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Assisted living facilities
• Residential nursing care
• Home care services
• Senior housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bülach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Care and Housing Services: The foundation generates revenue through fees for residential care, assisted living apartments, and nursing care services at its multiple locations in the Bülach region.
2. Gastronomy Services: Restaurant Rhabarber and Cafeteria Artischocke generate revenue from meals served to the public and residents. The restaurant is open 365 days a year and offers various menu options.
3. Donations and Fundraising: As a non-profit foundation, SARB receives donations and conducts fundraising campaigns to support capital projects such as the Grampen 2 expansion. Target is approximately 10% of total construction costs through donations.
4. Public Subsidies: The foundation receives support from the three founding municipalities (Bülach, Bachenbülach, and Hochfelden) and likely cantonal healthcare subsidies for care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The foundation operates multiple residential and care locations in the Bülach region, providing elderly people with age-appropriate apartments (Alterswohnungen), assisted living (Betreutes Wohnen), specialized dementia care living groups (Pflegewohngruppen), Spitex home care, meal delivery (Mahlzeitendienst), and public gastronomy (Restaurant Rhabarber and Cafeteria Artischocke). It also delivers daily activity programs (Alltagsgestaltung) and operates as a non-profit foundation financed through care fees, donations, and municipal support.

Product overview

Stiftung Alterszentrum Region Bülach (SARB) operates as a unified platform of elderly care services across multiple locations in the Bülach region. The offering consists of residential services (Alterswohnungen - senior apartments), assisted living (Betreutes Wohnen), and specialized dementia care (Pflegewohngruppen), complemented by hospitality services including Restaurant Rhabarber (open 365 days) and Cafeteria Artischocke. Outpatient support includes meal delivery (Mahlzeitendienst) and daily activity programs (Alltagsgestaltung). The foundation is also expanding with the Grampen 2 construction project, which will add modern intergenerational facilities with sustainable energy features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Restaurant Rhabarber: Restaurant located in Grampen, open 365 days a year, offering daily changing menus and à la carte options.
• Cafeteria Artischocke

Products and services

• Alterswohnungen (Senior Apartments) Age-appropriate apartments offering independent living for seniors in the Bülach region, part of the foundation's housing services.
• Betreutes Wohnen (Assisted Living) Assisted living services providing seniors with support while maintaining independence in their daily lives.
• Pflegewohngruppen (Care Living Groups / Dementia Care) Care living groups offering comprehensive care and support around the clock for people with dementia, designed according to the latest findings.
• Alltagsgestaltung (Daily Activity Programs) Daily activity programs designed to enrich the everyday life of residents and care recipients.
• Spitex Region Bülach (Home Care Services) Ambulatory home care services delivered to elderly clients in their own residences throughout the Bülach region.
• Restaurant Rhabarber Restaurant at the Grampen location open 365 days a year, offering three diverse daily menus and à la carte options with regional and seasonal cuisine, serving both residents and the general public.
• Cafeteria Artischocke Cafeteria located at Rössligasse offering refreshments and light meals to visitors and residents.
• Mahlzeitendienst (Meal Delivery Service) Meal delivery service bringing prepared meals to seniors in their homes as part of the foundation's outpatient support offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Great Place To Work® certification achieved for three consecutive years (2024, 2025, 2026)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Senevita AG: Swiss operator of assisted living and residential care communities; directly comparable to SARB's Betreutes Wohnen and Pflegewohngruppen offerings.
• Sonnweid AG: Swiss specialist in dementia and nursing care; highly comparable to SARB's Pflegewohngruppen for residents with dementia.
• Vivale Group: Swiss senior living and care operator with residential and assisted living offerings across multiple sites.
• Tertianum Group: Large Swiss premium senior living and care provider; comparable continuum of independent living, assisted living, and care services.
• SeneCura (Schweiz): International operator with Swiss residential and nursing care homes, overlapping SARB's care continuum and Spitex-adjacent services.
• Domicil Bern AG: Municipal-style Swiss operator of residential care and assisted living; comparable community-backed, multi-site care model.

Others

• Spitex Verband Schweiz: National association and umbrella for Swiss home care providers; SARB operates its own Spitex Region Bülach, making this a comparable industry/market structure.

Regional players

• Stadt Zürich – Alterszentren: Public operator of multiple elderly care and assisted living facilities in the canton of Zürich; comparable regional municipal care structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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