Spitex Aare-Gürbetal

What Spitex Aare-Gürbetal does

Spitex Aare-Gürbetal AG is a non-profit home healthcare organization (gemeinnützige Spitex-Organisation) headquartered in Münsingen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, serving approximately 40,000 residents across 11 municipalities in the Aare- and Gürbetal regions. Founded on January 1, 2008 through the merger of three predecessor Spitex organizations (Belp-Toffen, Münsingen und Umgebung, Wichtrach und Umgebung), the company delivers professional home-based nursing, household support, and coordination services via approximately 150 staff distributed across operational bases in Münsingen, Belp, and (until consolidation) Wichtrach.

The service portfolio comprises eight integrated modules: general nursing and care (Pflege und Betreuung), psychiatric nursing, palliative care, dementia support, family caregiver support (including employing caring relatives under Swiss social insurance), night on-call and 24-hour emergency call services, household services, and meal delivery coordination. Clinical care is anchored on the RAI-Home-Care assessment system for needs evaluation and care planning, and the organization is integrated with the OPAN online platform for patient registration. New EBA and FaGe EFZ apprenticeship programs launching August 2027 build an internal talent pipeline. Operations are supported by partnerships with regional healthcare organizations (Bernische Krebsliga, Diabetesgesellschaft, Lungenliga, Pro Senectute, Pro Infirmis), emergency and device providers (MEDPHONE, Vitatel), and medical aids suppliers.

The business model is a regulated hybrid: core nursing services are reimbursed under Swiss basic health insurance (KVG) on medical prescription; household services are paid out-of-pocket at CHF 46–56 per hour with cantonal subsidies for qualifying clients; the 24-hour emergency call runs on a CHF 49/month subscription; family caregivers can be employed at CHF 35–37/hour; and annual membership fees (CHF 30 individual / CHF 150 collective) plus donations provide supplementary funding. The organization is governed by a six-member honorary Supervisory Board (Verwaltungsrat) and led by CEO Erik Kyburz with a four-person executive team. The 'zäme.wachse.2026' project consolidates multiple functions into a new Münsingen headquarters at Dorfmattweg 8A, inaugurated May 29, 2026.

Name

Spitex Aare-Gürbetal

Legal name

Spitex AareGürbetal AG

Website

https://spitex-aareguerbetal.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Spitex Aare-Gürbetal AG is a non-profit home healthcare organization in Canton of Bern, Switzerland, serving ~40,000 residents across 11 municipalities with nursing, psychiatric, palliative, dementia, household, and 24-hour emergency call services delivered by ~150 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Healthcare and Nursing Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (621610), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Chronic Disease Management & Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) (HSABACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Coordination & Case Management (HSABAIAM), Private Duty 24/7 Nursing (RN/LPN) In-Home Care (HSABAHAJ), Home Health Remote Patient Monitoring & Virtual Nursing Providers (HLAFAEAN), Caregiver Monitoring, Check-In & Family Notification Platforms (HSAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Home nursing care
• Ambulatory healthcare services
• Palliative and dementia care
• Housekeeping support services
• Emergency call monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Münsingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services (Grundversicherung): Core revenue from home nursing and care services billed through basic health insurance (Grundversicherung). Services require medical prescription (ärztliche Verordnung) and are covered under Swiss health insurance law (KVG). Includes nursing care, psychiatric care, palliative care, dementia care, and night on-call services.
2. Household Services: Household services billed at hourly rates. Standard rate CHF 56/hour, reduced rate CHF 46/hour with medical prescription and cantonal subsidy, CHF 51/hour for supplementary benefits recipients. Additionally CHF 5/day travel fee.
3. Emergency Call System (24h Notruf): Monthly subscription for 24-hour emergency call services including device rental and monitoring. Basic subscription CHF 49/month, with reduced rates for additional household members.
4. Employment of Caring Relatives: Caring relatives who meet minimum qualifications can be employed by Spitex, enabling them to receive social insurance coverage and compensation (CHF 35-37/hour) while caring for family members at home.
5. Membership and Donations: Annual membership fees (CHF 30/year individual, CHF 150/year collective) and donations support the non-profit organization's mission and enable services for financially weaker clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Spitex AareGürbetal AG is a non-profit home healthcare organization that delivers professional nursing care (basic care and medical treatment care), psychiatric nursing, palliative care, dementia-specific support, and household services directly in clients' homes across 11 municipalities in the Aare- and Gürbetal regions of the Canton of Bern. It also operates a 24-hour emergency call service through Vitatel devices, a night on-call nursing service, a meal delivery coordination service, and a vocational training program for healthcare assistants. Services are initiated via physician prescription (covered by basic health insurance under KVG) or self-referral through the OPAN platform, and are coordinated through three operational support points (Münsingen, Belp, Wichtrach) backed by a central business office.

Product overview

Spitex AareGürbetal AG is a non-profit home healthcare organization offering a unified portfolio of ambulatory care and support services across 11 municipalities in the Aare and Gürbetal regions, serving approximately 40,000 residents. The core offering consists of eight integrated service modules: Pflege und Betreuung (general nursing and care), Psychiatrische Pflege (psychiatric nursing), Palliative Care, Pflegende Angehörige (family caregiver support), Menschen mit Demenz (dementia care), Nachtpikett und 24h-Notruf (night on-call and 24-hour emergency), Hauswirtschaft (housekeeping), and Mahlzeitendienst (meal delivery). These services are delivered by approximately 150 employees organized into teams at three support points (Münsingen, Belp, Wichtrach) plus a centralized business office, and supplemented by a Berufsbildung (professional education) program that trains future healthcare workers. Services are provided in close coordination with regional partners including doctors, hospitals, specialist services, and social organizations, and are funded through health insurance (basic insurance for nursing care), supplementary insurance, accident insurance, and supplementary benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pflege und Betreuung (Nursing and Care) Professional nursing and care services delivered at clients' homes, including basic care (mobility, hygiene, skin care), medical treatment care (wound care, medication administration, injections), health counseling, and coordination with doctors and specialists. Targeted at residents of 11 municipalities in the Aare- and Gürbetal regions who need professional medical or personal care at home, with services initiated through physician prescription and covered by Swiss basic health insurance (KVG).
• Psychiatrische Pflege (Psychiatric Nursing) Specialized psychiatric nursing for people with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, or acute life crises, delivered at home. Services include relationship-building, stabilization, daily structure support, crisis intervention, medication support, and coordination with psychiatrists, doctors, and specialist services. Targeted at individuals with psychiatric conditions living at home who need long-term therapeutic support.
• Palliative Care Comprehensive end-of-life care for people with incurable, life-threatening, or chronic progressive diseases, delivered at home. Services focus on symptom management (pain, shortness of breath, nausea), emotional support, dignity, family accompaniment, and coordination with the Medizinischer Palliativ Dienst and other palliative specialists. Targeted at patients who wish to remain at home during end-of-life care.
• Menschen mit Demenz (Dementia Care) Specialized dementia care for people with cognitive impairments and their family caregivers, delivered at home. Services include daily structure, cognitive activation, family counseling, safety monitoring, and coordination with doctors, therapists, and social services. Targeted at dementia patients and their families seeking to maintain quality of life and home-based care.
• Pflegende Angehörige (Caring Relatives Support and Employment) Support program for family caregivers that includes training, supervision, respite care, and the option to be formally employed by Spitex (with social insurance coverage) while continuing to care for family members at home. Hourly wage of CHF 35-37 depending on qualification. Targeted at family members who regularly care for relatives and need formal employment, training, and respite.
• Nachtpikett und 24h-Notruf (Night On-Call and 24-Hour Emergency Call) Combined night on-call nursing service and 24-hour emergency call system for Spitex clients with nursing or household needs. Includes Vitatel bracelet or fall detector devices with monthly subscription of CHF 49/month, a one-time setup fee of CHF 94, and device deposit of CHF 300, plus after-hours medical coordination through MEDPHONE. Targeted at at-risk clients (often elderly or living alone) who need continuous safety monitoring.
• Hauswirtschaft (Housekeeping Services) Housekeeping and home support services including cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal preparation support, and daily structure/companionship to help clients live independently at home. Standard rate CHF 56/hour, reduced rate CHF 46/hour with medical prescription and cantonal subsidy, CHF 51/hour for supplementary benefits (Ergänzungsleistungen) recipients, plus a CHF 5/day travel fee. Targeted at residents of the 11 served municipalities who need household support to remain at home.
• Mahlzeitendienst (Meal Delivery Service) Meal delivery coordination service that connects Spitex clients with regional meal providers including Eggimann MZ Dienst, Restaurant Ochsen, Siloah A Table, Restaurant Erlenau, Rosebeck, and others. Targeted at clients in the 11 served municipalities who need regular meal support to remain at home.

Quantifiable outcome

• Enables people to live longer at home in familiar surroundings rather than in institutional care
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record.

• Bernische KrebsligaOthersRegional cancer league partnership for referral and coordinated care of oncology patients requiring home care support.
• DiabetesgesellschaftOthersPartnership with diabetes organization for coordinated care and referral of diabetic patients requiring home care services.
• LungenligaOthersPartnership with lung association for coordinated respiratory care and home support services.
• Pro Senectute Kanton BernOthersCantonal senior citizens organization partnership for coordinated elderly care services and referrals.
• Pro InfirmisOthersPartnership with disability services organization for coordinated care of clients with disabilities requiring home support.
• Gegenseitige Hilfe MünsingenOthersLocal self-help organization in Münsingen for coordinated community support services.
• Medizinischer Palliativ DienstOthersMedical palliative care service for specialized palliative treatment coordination and support.
• MEDPHONETechnology or IntegrationMedical emergency call center that coordinates with Spitex night on-call staff for after-hours medical emergencies requiring nursing intervention.
• VitatelTechnology or IntegrationProvider of 24-hour emergency call devices (bracelets and fall detectors) offered to Spitex clients for home safety monitoring.
• Hilfsmittelstelle Kuhn & BieriOthersProvider of medical aids and equipment for home care patients.
• RS-Hilfsmittel GmbHOthersSupplier of rehabilitation and medical aids for home care clients.
• SRK-FahrdienstOthersSwiss Red Cross transport service for patient transportation and mobility support.
• Caritas CareStrategic or Co-development Partner

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Spitex Bern: Public Spitex organization serving the city of Bern and surrounding areas with the same KVG-covered home nursing, household, and psychiatric services as Spitex Aare-Gürbetal. Direct competitor operating in the same Canton under the same regulatory framework.
• Spitex Stadt Luzern: Public Spitex organization serving the city of Lucerne, offering the same KVG-covered nursing, household, and palliative home-care services. Comparable non-profit AG structure with similar team-based delivery model.
• Spitex Zürich Limmat: Public Spitex organization serving Zürich region with integrated home nursing, psychiatric, palliative, and emergency response services. Closely comparable in service breadth, regulatory exposure (KVG), and non-profit operating model.
• Spitex Winterthur: Public Spitex organization serving the Winterthur region with KVG-covered home nursing, household, and palliative services. Directly comparable in service portfolio, funding model, and Swiss regulatory environment.
• Home Instead Schweiz: Private Swiss franchise of Home Instead providing non-medical home care, companionship, and household services. Competes directly with Spitex Aare-Gürbetal's household and caring-relatives offerings, particularly for clients paying privately.
• Spitex Region Konolfingen: Adjacent public Spitex organization in the Bernese region providing KVG-covered home nursing and household services to a neighboring catchment area. Most direct geographical peer and potential future merger candidate.

Broad incumbents

• Senevita AG: One of the largest Swiss operators of senior living, assisted living, and care facilities with some home-care services. Comparable in elderly-care customer base and Cantonal-level relationships but operates primarily residential rather than ambulatory home care.
• Tertianum AG: Major Swiss senior living and care provider offering residential, assisted living, and Spitex-like home care services across multiple cantons. Overlaps with Spitex Aare-Gürbetal on home-based elderly care and dementia services at a national scale.

Regional players

• ORYX Care AG: Swiss home care and Spitex provider operating in German-speaking Switzerland with similar KVG-covered nursing and household services. Comparable regulatory exposure and customer segments but with different geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• Careanesth AG: Swiss provider of specialized home care, palliative, and psychiatric nursing services. Overlaps with Spitex Aare-Gürbetal's specialized psychiatric and palliative care offerings and competes for similar insured-client volumes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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