Zorgspectrum Het Zand

What Zorgspectrum Het Zand does

Zorgspectrum Het Zand is a Dutch regional healthcare foundation headquartered in Zwolle, Overijssel, that delivers a full continuum of elderly and complex-care services across seven physical locations in Zwolle, Staphorst, Nieuwleusen, Wijhe, and Heino. Its core offerings include residential nursing care, specialized dementia (PG) and gerontopsychiatry (GP+) care, non-congenital brain injury (NAH+) care for adults aged 18-65, hospice care (Hospice Lotus), geriatric rehabilitation (GRZ), palliative care, day activities, dementia case management, and home care including the Volledig Pakket Thuis (VPT) full-package-at-home program. The organization also rents independent apartments at approximately €710-€1,125 per month and operates a community tea room (Theehuis De Oude Mars) and an intergenerational woonstudenten program.

The organization holds recognized Regional Expertise Centre status for both NAH+ and GP+, treating the Zwolle region as its catchment and acting as a knowledge-sharing node for partner providers including ZuidOostZorg, Amsta, Patyna, and Noorderbreedte. Its technology stack is conventional Dutch healthcare IT — a client portal (client-portaal.nl), an intranet supplied by Sibi (intranet.hetzand.nl), and an electronic client record — with GDPR (AVG) compliance. Internal training is delivered through the Zandacademie, including a co-developed mbo-4 GP+ opleiding with Deltion College.

The business model is dominated by regulated Dutch healthcare funding: primarily WLZ (Wet langdurige zorg) contracts with Dutch health insurers for residential and nursing care, supplemented by VPT home-care revenue and recurring rental income from independent apartments at four locations. Pricing follows the CAO VVT collective labour agreement for staff and ranges from social housing to free-sector rentals, with a one-time €50 housing registration fee and a €50 annual rental subscription fee. The organization operates as a nonprofit foundation structure (consistent with the presence of Stichting Vrienden van Het Zand) and is governed by a Raad van Toezicht chaired by Annelies Bakelaar and led by Edwin Hummel, permanently appointed as voorzitter van de raad van bestuur on February 1, 2026.

Name

Zorgspectrum Het Zand

Legal name

Zorgspectrum Het Zand

Website

https://hetzand.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Zorgspectrum Het Zand is a Dutch nonprofit foundation operating seven elderly and complex-care locations in the Zwolle region, delivering nursing, dementia, NAH+, GP+, hospice, rehabilitation, home care, and rental housing under WLZ-regulated contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Chronic Disease & Complex Care Management (Geriatrics) (HLADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD), Geriatric Rehabilitation Programs (HLADAJAL), Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD) (HSABAIAF), Dementia Care Coordination & Care Planning (HSABAEAJ), Continuing Care at Home (CCaH) / Virtual CCRC Programs (HLADAEAH), Dementia Personal Care (ADLs) Support (HSABAEAB)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Nursing home care
• Dementia care
• Palliative care services
• Rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. WLZ (Wet langdurige zorg) contracts: Zorgspectrum Het Zand operates primarily under the Dutch Wet langdurige zorg (WLZ), receiving funding through care insurance contracts with Dutch health insurers for residential and nursing care services.
2. Rental income from independent apartments: The organization rents self-contained apartments at multiple locations. Rental prices range from approximately €710 per month to approximately €1,125 per month depending on size, facilities, and location. Tenants can also receive home care services from the organization.
3. Home care and VPT (Volledig Pakket Thuis): Home care services (thuiszorg) and VPT (full package at home) are provided to tenants of the organization's rental apartments and to clients living independently in the region.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Zorgspectrum Het Zand is a Dutch healthcare organization that provides residential nursing care, dementia care, non-congenital brain injury (NAH+) care, geriatric rehabilitation, palliative and hospice care, home care (thuiszorg/VPT), and independent rental housing for seniors across seven locations in the Zwolle region. As a WLZ-certified provider, it operates regional expertise centers for gerontopsychiatry (GP+) and non-congenital brain injury, offering a continuum of care from independent living with on-demand support to intensive 24/7 nursing home care.

Product overview

Zorgspectrum Het Zand is a Dutch healthcare organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of care and housing services for elderly and people with complex care needs in the Zwolle region. The organization operates multiple care homes (De Berghorst, De Hulstkampen, Het Weijtendaal, Het Wooldhuis, Zandhove, and De Oude Mars) along with Hospice Lotus. As a regional expertise center, it specializes in Non-Aangeboren Hersenletsel (NAH+) and Gerontopsychiatrie (GP+) care. Services include residential care, independent living apartments, home care (VPT), geriatric rehabilitation, palliative care, day activities, and case management. The organization also runs a tea house (Theehuis De Oude Mars) as a community initiative and the Zandacademie for staff education and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hospice Lotus: Hospice care location in Zwolle providing end-of-life care
• De Berghorst
• De Hulstkampen
• Het Weijtendaal
• Het Wooldhuis
• Zandhove
• De Oude Mars
• De Zandacademie
• Regionaal Expertisecentrum NAH+
• Regionaal Expertisecentrum GP+

Products and services

• Hospice Lotus (End-of-life / palliative care) Hospice care services located in Zwolle, providing end-of-life care and palliative support for people in the final stage of life and their families.
• De Berghorst (Residential elderly care) Nursing home in Staphorst offering residential care for elderly who can no longer live independently at home.
• De Hulstkampen (Dementia care) Care home in Nieuwleusen providing care for people with dementia and other complex care needs.
• Het Weijtendaal (Residential elderly care with student tenants) Care location in Wijhe offering care services tailored to individual situations of elderly residents, also hosting the woonstudenten (student tenants) intergenerational program.
• Het Wooldhuis (Intensive dementia and physical care) Nursing home in Heino providing intensive care for people with dementia or physical problems, and housing a learning department (Leerafdeling).
• Zandhove (Protected living on estate) Small-scale, protected living environment on a beautiful estate in Zwolle, offering specialized care for non-congenital brain injury (NAH) and gerontopsychiatric care needs.
• De Oude Mars (NAH residential care for adults 18-65) Small-scale residential location for adults aged 18-65 with non-congenital brain injury (NAH), located on the edge of the Zandhove estate in Zwolle.
• Regionaal Expertisecentrum NAH+ (Regional NAH expertise center) Regional expertise center providing specialized care and support for people with non-congenital brain injury (NAH+), along with knowledge sharing for professionals and partner organizations in the region.
• Regionaal Expertisecentrum GP+ (Gerontopsychiatry expertise center) Regional expertise center for gerontopsychiatric care, providing specialized treatment and support for elderly with psychiatric conditions, with knowledge sharing and consultation services.
• Geriatrische Revalidatiezorg (Geriatric rehabilitation) Geriatric rehabilitation care aimed at restoring self-reliance with the goal of responsible return home, with duration depending on the clinical picture and recovery process.
• Palliatieve Zorg (Palliative care) Palliative care services focused on providing comfort and quality of life for people in the final stages of illness.
• Dagbesteding (Day activities) Day activity programs providing meaningful daytime activities and social engagement for care recipients.
• Casemanagement Dementie (Dementia case management) Case management services for people with dementia, providing coordination and support for patients and their families.
• Thuiszorg / Volledig Pakket Thuis (Home care and VPT) Home care services including the Complete Package at Home (VPT), providing trusted care close to home for people who prefer to stay in their own environment.
• Zelfstandig Wonen / Huurwoningen (Independent senior housing) Independent living apartments for rent at multiple locations, including social housing, mid-segment, and free-sector rentals with rental prices ranging from approximately €710 to €1,125 per month.
• Behandelcentrum (Treatment center) Treatment center providing medical and therapeutic services for clients across all locations.
• Advies en Hulp voor Ouderen (Advice and support for elderly) Advice and support services for elderly in the region, helping with questions about care and living options.
• Wonen met zorg (Assisted living) Assisted living offering the combination of independent housing with integrated care services for seniors who need support with daily living.
• Veilig wonen voor mensen met dementie (Safe living for people with dementia) Safe and protected residential care specifically designed for people with dementia, providing 24/7 supervised care in a secure environment.
• Ondersteuning voor mensen met niet-aangeboren hersenletsel (Support for people with non-congenital brain injury) Specialized residential and daytime support services for people with non-congenital brain injury (NAH), providing structured living environments and daily activity support.
• Gerontopsychiatrie (Gerontopsychiatric care) Specialized gerontopsychiatric care for elderly with psychiatric conditions, provided as part of the GP+ regional expertise center.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 20 stap-naar-de-zorg (step into care) conversations following BBL Experience events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stichting Vrienden van Het ZandcoreOthers · 23 April 2026Stichting Vrienden van Het Zand (Friends of Het Zand foundation) donated funds toward the Qwiek.up sensory projector for afdeling Waterhoen.
• Stichting De GasthuizenminorOthers · 23 April 2026Stichting De Gasthuizen donated funds toward the Qwiek.up sensory projector for afdeling Waterhoen.
• Stichting Gezondheidszorg Spaarneland (SGS) / Zilveren KruisminorOthers · 23 April 2026Stichting Gezondheidszorg Spaarneland, funded by Zilveren Kruis, donated funds toward the Qwiek.up sensory projector for afdeling Waterhoen as part of the SGS innovation funding program.
• Anonymous private donorminorOthers · 23 April 2026An anonymous private donor contributed funds toward the Qwiek.up sensory projector for afdeling Waterhoen.
• TaalpuntminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Taalpunt collaborates with Het Zand at Het Weijtendaal in Wijhe, organizing weekly language meetings where refugees (as volunteers) and Dutch-speaking volunteers help bewoners practice the Dutch language while enjoying walks together.
• Stichting ut HuusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Stichting ut Huus partners with Zorgspectrum Het Zand and Taalpunt to organize weekly intergenerational language and walking meetings at Het Weijtendaal in Wijhe.
• Deltion CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Deltion College and Zorgspectrum Het Zand jointly developed the GP+ training program (mbo-4 certificate in gerontopsychiatry). The college also offers customized mbo training for Sfeer & Beheer staff to become woonzorgondersteuners (residential care supporters). Nearly 70 staff members have been trained through this program.
• ZuidOostZorgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2025ZuidOostZorg co-organized the second regional expert centre meeting for GP+ together with Het Zand, Amsta, Patyna, and Noorderbreedte, with approximately 60 care professionals attending.
• Theehuis De Oude Mars (Ondernemersfamilie Van den Berg)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2025Theehuis De Oude Mars, operated by Judi van den Berg (ondernemersfamilie Van den Berg), officially started its collaboration with Het Zand in April 2025. Clients of De Oude Mars prepare and serve coffee, tea, cakes, and lunches at the tearoom, combining day activities and informal care.
• AmstaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmsta participated as a co-organizer of the Regional Expert Centres GP+ regional meeting.
• PatynaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatyna participated as a co-organizer of the Regional Expert Centres GP+ regional meeting.
• NoorderbreedtecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNoorderbreedte co-organized the regional GP+ expert meeting and hosted a tour of its DEC GP+ location at Toutenburg. Het Zand delivered a workshop on recovery-supportive care.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TanteLouise: West-Brabant based VVT organization with nursing homes, geriatric rehabilitation, dementia care, and home care. Comparable scale (~6+ locations), continuum-of-care model, and regional expert positioning in complex elderly care.
• Patyna: Frisian VVT provider offering nursing home care, home care, and dementia care. Co-organizer of the regional GP+ expert meeting; similar foundation structure, regulated funding, and regional concentration profile to Het Zand.
• De Zorggroep: Limburg-based VVT provider with nursing homes, dementia care, NAH+ services, and home care. Operates regional expert centres in complex care segments directly comparable to Het Zand's NAH+ and GP+ designations.
• Evean: Large Dutch VVT organization (part of Espria) providing nursing home, home care, and geriatric rehabilitation services across multiple regions. Comparable service portfolio with broader geographic reach; useful as a scaled benchmark.
• Cordaan: Amsterdam-based care organization providing elderly care, dementia care, and home care across multiple locations. Comparable regulated funding model and continuum-of-care offering, with significantly larger scale.
• ZuidOostZorg: Dutch regional VVT care organization operating nursing homes, home care, and elderly housing in Friesland. Co-organizes the regional GP+ expert meeting with Het Zand, indicating directly comparable service portfolio and regional expert centre positioning.
• Noorderbreedte: Northern Dutch care organization operating nursing homes (including a DEC GP+ location) and complex care services. Direct partner in the regional GP+ expert network; comparable scale, client mix, and WLZ funding model.
• Amsta: Amsterdam-based VVT organization providing elderly care, dementia care, and NAH services. Also a co-organizer of the regional GP+ expert network; comparable complex care portfolio and foundation governance structure.

Broad incumbents

• Korian: Pan-European senior care operator (including the Netherlands via brands like Stepping Stones and Korian Nederland) providing nursing homes, assisted living, home care, and dementia care. Useful as a large-scale, multi-country comparable for service model, although operating at much greater scale than Het Zand.

Others

• Aventus: Dutch regional VVT organization where former Het Zand board member Janine Noordhuis transitioned to in 2025. Operates nursing homes and home care in a different region; relevant for Dutch VVT sector benchmarking and executive talent flow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/zhzand
• Facebookfacebook.com/ZorgspectrumHetZand
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zorgspectrum-het-zand

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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