What Stichting Oosterlengte does

Stichting Oosterlengte is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) founded in 1996 and headquartered in Winschoten, Netherlands, that delivers integrated elderly care across the Oost-Groningen region. It operates eleven care locations offering Verpleeghuiszorg (nursing home care), Groepswonen (small-scale group living with households of eight residents), Geriatrische Revalidatiezorg at Expertisecentrum Old Wolde, Eerstelijnsverblijf/Logeren (short-term and respite care), Aanleunwoningen (assisted-living apartments), a Maaltijdservice (fresh meal delivery), and — since 2025 — a permanent Mobiel Geriatrisch Team that conducts home consultations for vulnerable elderly in collaboration with regional general practitioners. The organization is supported by approximately 1,800 dedicated colleagues and 350 volunteers.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in regulated Dutch healthcare funding: long-term residential care is billed under the Wet langdurige zorg (Wlz) with CAK-administered income-based client contributions, geriatric rehabilitation (GRZ) and short-term first-line stays (ELV) are covered by the Zorgverzekeringswet (health insurers), and meal delivery operates on a transaction-fee basis to both internal residents and external regional customers. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer across the Oost-Groningen catchment, supplemented by referral partnerships with Ommelander Ziekenhuis, Martini Ziekenhuis, UMCG, and three GP practices. The underlying technology stack is modest and operational — domotica emergency-call systems, the Pocketolk translation tool for non-Dutch-speaking residents, TriasWeb for complaints handling, and Pynter for staff learning — with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

The business model combines high recurring regulated revenue streams (Wlz and insured rehabilitation), employment under the cao VVT collective labour agreement, deep regional distribution, and ecosystem integration with hospitals, GP practices, vocational training (Noorderpoort, DNA Next), and housing partner Woonzorg Nederland. The strategic posture in 2024-2025 emphasizes service-line extension (Mobile Geriatric Team), physical modernization (De Tjamme renovation, 't Vondelhuys domotica), and talent-pipeline development rather than geographic expansion beyond Oost-Groningen.

Name

Stichting Oosterlengte

Legal name

Stichting Oosterlengte

Website

https://oosterlengte.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Stichting Oosterlengte is a Dutch non-profit elderly care foundation operating eleven nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted-living locations across Oost-Groningen, Netherlands, serving residents requiring long-term, short-term, and home-based care with approximately 1,800 staff and 350 volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care Services

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Home Health Care Services (62161), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC), Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE), Light Housekeeping & Home Upkeep (Non-Medical) (HSABAAAD)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Nursing home care
• Geriatric rehabilitation
• Residential care
• Home care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winschoten

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Elderly Care Services (Wlz): Core revenue from providing long-term care (Wet langdurige zorg) to elderly residents in nursing homes. Funded through healthcare insurance system with client contributions based on income (CAK). Includes residential care, dementia care, and somatic care.
2. Geriatric Rehabilitation Care (GRZ): Temporary rehabilitation care after hospital discharge, covered by health insurance. Provided at Expertisecentrum Old Wolde for patients recovering from hip/knee surgery, strokes, or complex wound care.
3. Meal Delivery Service: Fresh chilled meals (koelverse maaltijden) delivered to care locations and regional customers. Offers vegetarian options, special diets, and food allergy accommodations. Prepared by their own chefs using regional products.
4. First-line Accommodation (ELV): Short-term residential care for people temporarily unable to live independently due to health issues. Provided at Het Dokhuis, Nieuw Vredenhoven, and Old Wolde locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stichting Oosterlengte operates as a regional elderly care foundation delivering residential nursing home care, small-scale group living, geriatric rehabilitation, first-line accommodation, respite care, and home-based geriatric consultations across eleven locations in Oost-Groningen, Netherlands. Supporting services include a fresh meal delivery service to both residents and community customers, plus assisted living apartments adjacent to care locations.

Product overview

Stichting Oosterlengte operates as an elderly care organization offering residential and community-based care services across eleven locations in Oost-Groningen, Netherlands. The core portfolio includes Verpleeghuiszorg (nursing home care), Groepswonen (group living with small-scale households), Geriatrische Revalidatiezorg (geriatric rehabilitation at Expertisecentrum Old Wolde), Eerstelijnsverblijf/Logeren (short-term/respite care), and the Mobiel Geriatrisch Team (mobile at-home geriatric consultations). Supporting services include Maaltijdservice (fresh meal delivery) and Aanleunwoningen (assisted living apartments). The organization employs approximately 1,500 staff and 350 volunteers, working with regional hospitals and GP practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maaltijdservice Oosterlengte: Meal delivery service providing fresh meals to care locations and customers in the region.

Products and services

• Verpleeghuiszorg (Nursing Home Care)

Quantifiable outcome

• Mobile Geriatric Team visited 28 vulnerable elderly people at home in first 8 months of 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DNA NextcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Oosterlengte, DNA Next, and Noorderpoort strengthened their collaboration with a letter of intent (intentieverklaring) to focus on sustainable development of healthcare professionals in the region.
• NoorderpoortcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Vocational school partnership for training and developing healthcare professionals. Together with DNA Next and Oosterlengte, they signed a letter of intent for sustainable development of healthcare talent in Oost-Groningen.
• Woonzorg NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOosterlengte is collaborating with Woonzorg Nederland to renovate location De Tjamme in Beerta, making it future-proof for elderly care.
• Ommelander ZiekenhuiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional hospital collaboration for patient referrals to geriatric rehabilitation and seamless care transitions.
• Martini ZiekenhuiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• UMCG (Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Medical Center collaboration for specialized patient referrals and care continuity.
• Huisartsenpraktijken (General Practitioner Practices)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThree general practitioner practices in the region collaborate with the Mobile Geriatric Team. Weekly consultations where practice supporters or GPs discuss whether home visits by specialists are desired.
• Huisartsengroepspraktijk HommespleinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGP group practice in Winschoten actively working with the Mobile Geriatric Team. GP Debbie Hulzebos values the team for complex home care situations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Florence: Regional elderly care foundation in The Hague region offering nursing home care, rehabilitation, home care, and hospice services. Mirrors Oosterlengte's continuum-of-care and community focus.
• tanteLouise: Regional Dutch elderly care foundation active in West-Brabant with nursing homes, rehabilitation, dementia care, and home care. Closely matches Oosterlengte's integrated service model and foundation governance.
• Evean: Large Dutch care provider offering nursing home care, geriatric rehabilitation, home care, and meals across North Holland. Comparable in service breadth and Wlz-funded operating model.
• Zorgpartners Midden-Holland: Regional Dutch elderly care foundation offering nursing home care, assisted living, home care, and rehabilitation in the Midden-Holland region. Directly comparable service mix under foundation governance.
• Cordaan: Amsterdam-based elderly and disability care foundation offering nursing, rehabilitation, home care, and group living. Comparable foundation structure and multi-site regional care delivery.
• Activite: Dutch elderly care provider offering nursing home care, home care, and rehabilitation services in the Friesland region. Comparable in regional elderly care focus and Wlz-funded service delivery.
• Careyn: One of the largest Dutch elderly care foundations, operating nursing homes, home care, and rehabilitation across multiple regions. Directly comparable to Oosterlengte in mission, service mix (Wlz, GRZ, ELV), and foundation structure.
• Alliade: Large Dutch care foundation in Friesland providing elderly care, disability care, and youth care across residential and community settings. Closely comparable in foundation structure and Northern Dutch regional focus.

Emerging players

• Woonzorg Nederland: Major Dutch housing corporation specializing in senior housing and partnering with care operators on renovation programs. Directly relevant because Oosterlengte is actively partnering with them on the De Tjamme renovation.

Regional players

• De Noorderbrug: Dutch care foundation in Groningen and Drenthe providing elderly, disability, and youth care. Geographic overlap with Oosterlengte's Northern Dutch catchment area and similar foundation-based operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/olzorggroep

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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