What Codess Sociale does

Codess Sociale Società Cooperativa Sociale ONLUS is an Italian Type A Social Cooperative (non-profit) founded in 1979 and headquartered in Padova, Italy. It delivers social, healthcare, and educational services across the full lifespan — childhood education, minor and adolescent support, elderly residential and day care, psychiatric services, disability support, and social hardship intervention — through a network of owned facilities and contracted public service delivery. The organization operates across 11 Italian regions with 3,500+ employees, serving approximately 9,050 people annually (2,737 elderly, 1,638 children, 721 individuals with disabilities, plus psychiatric and social disadvantage beneficiaries). Key owned facilities include RSA San Giorgio (138 beds), RSA Karol Wojtyla (64 beds, via subsidiary Gestio S.r.l.), RSA Quisisana (52 beds), RSA Silvana Ramello (40 beds), Residenza G. Bontà (35 beds), and Centro Polifunzionale Veronelli (15 day care + 10 community beds).

The business model is primarily B2G: Codess responds to public tenders and holds 300+ contracts with municipalities, healthcare authorities, and regional governments for provision of social and welfare services. Secondary revenue streams include private-pay fees for residential and day care services (€50-90 per bed per day), fees for professional training programs including OSS (Operatore Socio Sanitario) certification courses and ECM continuing education seminars (€60/webinar, €200 for a four-webinar package), and donations including the 5x1000 tax designation program. The company has issued debt on the ExtraMOT PRO professional segment of Borsa Italiana (Codess Bond 2020). Technology is not a differentiator — Codess describes its core technology as a "social care service delivery platform" with no proprietary AI or software platform disclosed; IT infrastructure is handled through partners including Consorzio Itinera and IP Software.

Codess maintains a comprehensive quality and compliance infrastructure: ISO 9001:2015 (since 2005), SA8000:2014 social accountability (since 2006/2017), ISO 14001:2015 environmental management (since 2018), ISO 45001 occupational health and safety, UNI 10881 (elderly residential care), UNI 11034 (early childhood services), and PDR 125:2022 Gender Equality Certification. The cooperative is governed democratically by its worker-members without external private equity ownership, with over 3,500 employees forming the member base. Strategic partnerships include COOSS Marche (joint venture for educational services in Ancona), Intesa Sanpaolo and Cesvi (VR therapy project), and a broader network of consortia, foundations, and benefit corporations supporting service delivery across Italy.

Name

Codess Sociale

Legal name

Codess Sociale Società Cooperativa Sociale ONLUS

Website

https://codess.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Codess Sociale is an Italian Type A Social Cooperative founded in 1979, headquartered in Padova, delivering social, healthcare, and educational services — including elderly residential care, childhood education, disability, and psychiatric support — across 11 Italian regions via 300+ public entity contracts and a 3,500+ employee workforce serving over 9,000 beneficiaries annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Healthcare Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Senior Day Programs) (HLADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Community Resources, Social Services & Transportation Coordination (HLADALAK)

Keywords

• Social cooperative services
• Elderly residential care
• Early childhood education
• Disability support services
• Public sector social welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Padua

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Sector Contracts: Revenue primarily from contracts with public entities (municipalities, healthcare authorities, regional governments) for provision of social, healthcare, and educational services. Operates under public procurement framework.
2. Service Fees: Fees for residential care, day care, and educational services paid by clients (private pay) and public subsidies.
3. Donations and 5x1000: Donations from individuals and corporate supporters, including 5x1000 tax designation contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Codess Sociale is a Type A Italian social cooperative that provides social, healthcare, and educational services across the full lifespan. Its core offerings include residential and day care for the elderly, early childhood education, services for minors and adolescents, psychiatric and mental health support, disability services, and social hardship interventions. Services are delivered both through public-sector contracts with municipalities and health authorities and through private-pay arrangements at owned facilities.

Product overview

Codess Sociale is a Type A Social Cooperative operating in 11 Italian regions, providing a comprehensive portfolio of social, health, and educational services. The core offerings include residential and daytime care for elderly (RSA facilities with approximately 350+ total beds across multiple locations), childhood and early childhood education services, minor support services, psychiatric care, disability services, and professional training programs including OSS certification courses. Services are delivered through multiple branded facilities (RSA Quisisana, RSA San Giorgio, RSA Silvana Ramello, Residenza G. Bontà, Residenza Karol Wojtyla, Centro Polifunzionale Adelaide e Vittorino Veronelli) and supported by internal governance structures including a Social Performance Team and Health & Safety Committee. The organization also offers civil service programs and donation/sponsorship opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Social Welfare Services (Servizi Socio-assistenziali, Socio-sanitari ed Educativi) Integrated portfolio spanning childhood, minor, elderly, social hardship, psychiatric, and disability services delivered across 11 Italian regions for public entities and private families.
• RSA - Residenze per Anziani (Elderly Residential Care) Residential elderly care facilities providing accommodation, healthcare, and social assistance for non-self-sufficient elderly, including RSA Quisisana (52 beds), RSA San Giorgio (138 beds), RSA Silvana Ramello (40 beds), Residenza G. Bontà (35 beds), and Residenza Karol Wojtyla (64 beds).
• Centro Polifunzionale e Centro Diurno (Day Care Centers) Multi-purpose daytime care centers for elderly and vulnerable individuals, including the Centro Polifunzionale Adelaide e Vittorino Veronelli with 15 day care places and 10 community-living beds.
• Servizi per l'Infanzia (Childhood Education Services) Early childhood care and education services including nurseries (asili nido) and preschool education (scuole per l'infanzia) for children from infancy through early childhood.
• Servizi per Minori (Minor and Adolescent Services) Residential and community support services for adolescents facing psychological, affective, relational, and behavioral challenges, with a focus on family reintegration and educational continuity.
• Servizi di Psichiatria (Psychiatric Services) Community-based and residential mental health services supporting individuals with psychiatric conditions, including innovative programs such as virtual-reality therapy for eating disorders at Istituto San Giorgio.
• Servizi per la Disabilità (Disability Services) Personalized support services for people with physical, intellectual, or psychiatric disabilities, including residential, daytime, and employment integration programs.
• Servizi per il Disagio Sociale (Social Hardship Services) Social inclusion and hardship support services including social housing, employment support, and basic-needs assistance for individuals and families experiencing exclusion or poverty.
• Formazione e Corsi OSS (Professional Training and OSS Courses) Professional training programs including mandatory training, free-market training, regionally recognized training, OSS (Operatori Socio Sanitari) certification courses, interprofessional funds training, and funded training programs.
• Servizio Civile (Civil Service Program) Civil service program engaging young people aged 18-28 in projects of social relevance within Codess's services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,050 people assisted across all services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gestio S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary/affiliated company managing specific facilities including RSA Karol Wojtyla in Ponte Lambro (CO). Enables specialized facility management within the Codess group structure.
• Impresa SocialecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise partner listed in Codess partner network for socio-assistance and educational services.
• Consorzio InsiemecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner for social services coordination and delivery.
• Impresa BenefitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenefit corporation partner for joint social welfare projects and recruiting initiatives, including OSS training programs in Veneto.
• MILC FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner for social initiatives and community development projects.
• SanacoopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partner in the social services ecosystem.
• ISV (Istituto Superiore di Vita)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducation partner providing instructional services.
• DSS GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHospitality services partner for food and accommodation services.
• EatyriminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCatering partner for meal services in facilities.
• UNABminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHospitality/hotel partner for accommodation services.
• Consorzio ItineracoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology consortium partner providing IT infrastructure and software solutions. Also serves as Data Protection representative.
• CesviminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable organization partnering on the Formula program for innovative social projects including virtual reality therapy.
• COOSS MarchecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner in ATI (temporary business association) managing School Integration Services and Territorial Educational Services in Ancona.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sereni Orizzonti: Italian operator of residential care homes (RSA) for the elderly with a multi-region footprint. Directly competes with Codess in elderly residential care tenders and shares the same B2G revenue model.
• KOS Group: Italian healthcare and social care provider operating residential facilities, rehab clinics, and home care services. Comparable in service breadth (elderly, psychiatric, disability) and reliance on Italian public-sector contracts.
• Gruppo Gheron: Italian elderly care provider operating RSA facilities, assisted living, and home care services. Comparable in elderly-focused service mix and contract-based public-sector delivery model.
• Sol.Co. (Consorzio Solidarietà e Cooperazione): Italian consortium of social cooperatives providing social welfare, educational, and healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Mirrors Codess' cooperative structure, lifespan service offering, and B2G procurement motion.
• Domus Assistenza: Italian provider of home care, residential care, and social-assistance services for elderly and disabled individuals. Directly comparable in service mix, target population, and reliance on Italian public contracting.
• La Villa SpA: Italian operator of RSA (residenze sanitarie assistenziali) facilities and home care services across multiple regions. Comparable in elderly residential focus and contract-based care delivery model.
• Coopselios: One of Italy's largest social cooperatives, Coopselios provides elderly residential care, disability services, and educational programs across multiple regions. It is the closest direct comparable to Codess in terms of cooperative structure, multi-region footprint, and B2G service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Korian (Clariane): Major European residential care and senior services operator with significant Italian presence. Operates nursing homes, assisted living, and home care at much larger scale, competing for premium regional contracts.
• Orpea (emeis): Large European operator of nursing homes, post-acute care, and home services with Italian facilities. Competes for elderly residential contracts and offers broader geographic and capital resources than Codess.

Emerging players

• Anffas Onlus: Italian nonprofit association providing services for people with intellectual and relational disabilities. Overlaps with Codess' disability segment (721 people served) in target population and reliance on public-sector funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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