Piccolo Cottolengo Don Orione Genova

What Piccolo Cottolengo Don Orione Genova does

Piccolo Cottolengo Don Orione Genova is a non-profit religious healthcare and social services organization founded on March 19, 1924, in Genoa, Italy, and operated by the Provincia Religiosa San Benedetto di Don Orione, a Catholic religious congregation descended from Saint Luigi Orione's Piccola Opera della Divina Provvidenza. The organization provides a comprehensive continuum of care spanning residential, semi-residential (day care), outpatient, pediatric rehabilitation, and home-based services for vulnerable populations including elderly persons, individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, psychiatric patients, and children/young adults with developmental disorders.

The organization's service delivery is built around an owned-and-operated network of eight facilities across Genoa and Bogliasco (Liguria): Casa di Paverano, Casa di Castagna, Villaggio della Carità di Camaldoli, Residenza Famiglia Moresco, Centro Diurno Von Pauer, Centro Diurno Famiglia Moresco, the multidisciplinary Poliambulatorio Von Pauer outpatient clinic, and Centro Boggiano Pico (a specialized pediatric and young-adult neurodevelopmental rehabilitation center). Core technology is conventional multi-disciplinary clinical care, including physiotherapy, speech therapy, psychological support, medical specialist consultations, and nursing services, with no proprietary AI/ML or digital platform layer evidenced. A branded therapeutic program, 'Progetto Allegro Moderato,' uses an orchestra-based music therapy model for persons with disabilities.

The revenue model is dual-track: a professional-services stream funded primarily through convention agreements (convenzioni) with public authorities, principally ASL 3 Genovese for residential/day/outpatient care, ALISA for regional pediatric rehabilitation referrals, and the Comune di Genova for facility authorization; plus a charitable-contributions stream comprising individual donations, benefactor support, bank transfers, postal orders, and 5x1000 tax designations. Day-center pricing is publicly disclosed at €20.22 per attendance (publicly subsidized Level I-II) versus €50.60 full-day private rates; residential private rates are available only on inquiry. Go-to-market is direct service delivery through the owned facility network plus referral channels managed by public health authorities. The current Director is Don Dorino Zordan (since 2018), and the organization celebrated its centenary in 2024.

Name

Piccolo Cottolengo Don Orione Genova

Legal name

Provincia Religiosa San Benedetto di Don Orione

Website

https://donorione-genova.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare and Social Care Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Large Campus / Multi-Building Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI), Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Residential elderly care
• Disability rehabilitation services
• Psychiatric residential care
• Pediatric neurodevelopment rehab
• Outpatient specialist clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Genova

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing residential care, semi-residential (day care), and outpatient services to elderly, disabled, psychiatric patients, and children/young adults. Services are funded through a combination of public health system (ASL3) conventions and private payments from patients or families.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Voluntary donations from individuals, benefactors, and supporters. The organization accepts bank transfers, postal orders, and online payments. Additionally receives 5x1000 tax designation contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Piccolo Cottolengo Don Orione Genova operates a network of healthcare and social care facilities providing residential, semi-residential (day care), outpatient, and home-based services for elderly persons, individuals with disabilities, psychiatric patients, and children/young adults with developmental disorders. Services are delivered through multiple facilities including Casa di Paverano, Casa di Castagna, Villaggio della Carità di Camaldoli, Residenza Famiglia Moresco, Centro Boggiano Pico, Poliambulatorio Von Pauer, and day centers, funded via public health system (ASL3) conventions and private payments.

Product overview

Piccolo Cottolengo Don Orione Genova operates as a network of healthcare and social services facilities under the Province Religiosa San Benedetto di Don Orione. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of care services including: residential care facilities (RSA) for elderly and disabled persons at Casa di Paverano, Casa di Castagna, Villaggio della Carità di Camaldoli, and Residenza Famiglia Moresco; day care centers including Centro Diurno Von Pauer and Centro Diurno Famiglia Moresco; the Poliambulatorio Von Pauer multidisciplinary outpatient clinic providing specialist medical visits and rehabilitation; Centro Boggiano Pico rehabilitation center for children and young adults with developmental disorders; home care assistance services; and the Allegro Moderato music therapy project. Services are available through both ASL convenzioni (public health system agreements) and private pay arrangements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Giornalino Amici di Don Orione: Periodic newsletter/publication of the Piccolo Cottolengo Genovese for its supporters and community.
• Progetto Allegro Moderato

Products and services

• Casa di Paverano (RSA) Residential care facility (RSA) for elderly persons and disabled individuals, providing services for totally (NAT) and partially (NAP) non-self-sufficient persons with medical, nursing, and assistance services available 24/7. Accessed via ASL3 referrals or private admission.
• Casa di Castagna (RSA) Residential healthcare facility (RSA) for partially or totally non-self-sufficient elderly persons, located near Corso Europa in Genoa with sea view and green spaces.
• Villaggio della Carità di Camaldoli Residential facility serving elderly persons and individuals with psychiatric conditions, providing comprehensive care services. Referrals managed through SALUTE MENTALE.
• Centro Boggiano Pico (Pediatric Rehabilitation) Specialized rehabilitation center for children and young adults with developmental disorders, offering ambulatory rehabilitation services (speech therapy, psychomotor therapy, physiotherapy, neuropsychological intervention) and a day center for young adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Residenza Famiglia Moresco Residential facility for persons with disabilities, located in Bogliasco, providing care services for disabled individuals.
• Poliambulatorio Von Pauer (Outpatient Clinic) Multidisciplinary specialist outpatient clinic authorized by the Municipality of Genoa, offering specialist visits, rehabilitation therapies, nursing services, wound care, and home care assistance. Located in the San Fruttuoso district. Operating for over 30 years.
• Centro Diurno Von Pauer Day care center for elderly persons, open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00, offering both ASL-convenzionato (publicly funded) and private placement options. Level I-II subsidized rate of €20.22 per attendance.
• Centro Diurno Famiglia Moresco Day care center (Level II) for elderly persons, located in Bogliasco, offering services for individuals requiring higher levels of care.
• Assistenza Domiciliare (Home Care) Home care assistance service provided by Don Orione Genova professionals, including OSS personal care, nursing services, physiotherapy, podiatry, and specialist visits at the patient's home.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ALISA (Azienda Ligure Sanitaria)coreOthers · 1 January 2019Regional health authority managing the unified regional waiting list (Lista di Attesa Unica Regionale) for pediatric rehabilitation services at Boggiano Pico center since January 1, 2019.
• ASL 3 GenovesecoreOthersPrimary public health system partner providing referrals, conventions, and subsidies for residential care, day care, and outpatient services. Manages admission lists and conducts evaluations through Nuclei Residenzialità across different districts (Ponente, Centro, Levante).
• Comune di GenovacoreOthersMunicipal authority providing authorization for healthcare facilities and conventions for day center services. Coordinates with Ambiti Territoriali Sociali for social care referrals.
• InpdapminorOthersPublic pension and social security institute providing convention agreements for day center services for retired public employees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sereni Orizzonti: One of Italy's largest private elderly care operators running dozens of RSA facilities across the country. Comparable as a multi-facility residential and assisted living operator serving the same elderly population in Italy.
• Korian Italia: Italian arm of the European Korian care group operating RSA, assisted living, home care, and specialist clinics. Comparable as a large-scale Italian operator in residential elderly care and outpatient services.
• KOS Group: Italian private healthcare group operating rehabilitation hospitals, RSA facilities, mental health clinics, and oncology centers. Comparable in providing residential care, rehabilitation, and psychiatric services across multiple Italian regions.

Direct peers

• Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi: Italian Catholic charitable foundation operating multiple IRCCS-style facilities providing rehabilitation, elderly care, and disability services nationwide. Comparable as a faith-based Italian healthcare non-profit with multi-facility residential and rehabilitation services.
• Piccola Opera della Divina Provvidenza (Don Orione network): Parent religious congregation operating a global network of charitable healthcare, residential, and rehabilitation facilities following Don Orione's charism. Most directly comparable as the same organization model across different Italian and international geographies.
• Fondazione Sacra Famiglia: Italian Catholic foundation operating residential facilities, rehabilitation centers, and community services for people with disabilities and elderly across multiple regions. Directly comparable in mission, religious affiliation, and service mix.
• ANFFAS (Associazione Nazionale Famiglie di Persone con Disabilità Intellettiva e Relazionale): National Italian network providing residential care, rehabilitation, and day services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable especially on the Boggiano Pico pediatric/young adult disability service line.

Regional players

• Consorzio Nazionale Cooperative Sociali (Legacoop / Confcooperative sociali): Italian network of social cooperatives delivering elderly care, disability services, and educational support across regions. Comparable on community-based elderly and disability care delivery model, often partnered with ASL authorities.
• ASP (Azienda Pubblica di Servizi alla Persona) - Liguria region entities: Public sector residential care entities in Liguria providing elderly residential and disability services. Comparable as direct competitors for ASL3 conventions and similar patient populations in the same region.

Emerging players

• Croce Rossa Italiana (Italian Red Cross): Italian Red Cross operates healthcare, social assistance, and emergency services across Italy. Comparable as a charitable/non-profit operator delivering healthcare and home care services, though broader in scope and emergency-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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