IJsselheem

What IJsselheem does

IJsselheem is a Dutch non-profit healthcare foundation (stichting) headquartered in Kampen, Overijssel, providing integrated elderly care across the Kampen, Hattem, Heerde, Zwolle, and Zwartewaterland region. Founded in 1997 and expanded via the May 2021 merger with Hanzeheerd, the organization operates residential care locations (De HBS in Kampen, De Bongerd in Hattem, De Meente in Genemuiden, plus sites in Zwartsluis and Zwolle), district nursing (wijkverpleging), geriatric rehabilitation, day care/day treatment, palliative and terminal care, and home care under the 'Thuis, met zorg van IJsselheem' concept. IJsselheem employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff, including more than 500 care assistants (helpenden), supported by in-house training pipelines (Helpende Plus, Medication Safety at Deltion College).

The care model centers on a documented 'network-strengthening' (netwerkversterkend werken) approach that formally incorporates family, neighbors, and volunteers into the care team, supplemented by multiple 'Vrienden van IJsselheem' friend foundations that fund wellness activities. Technology integration includes the Compaan video-care tablet (beeldzorg) for remote consultations and medication reminders, WeSense smart incontinence sensors with staff alerts at 70% saturation, Otiom monitoring sensors, and the newly launched 'Vraag het LIZ' client-facing mobile app. A Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) was profiled in December 2025, signaling continued clinical-IT investment.

IJsselheem is a private non-profit, funded primarily through the Dutch Zorgverzekering (basic health insurance) and the WLZ (long-term care act) regimes, with client co-payments (eigen bijdrage) layered on. Go-to-market is direct service delivery rather than resold or partner channels. Additional care-linked housing capacity is under construction (24 apartments at De Meente from January 2026; 52 social rental apartments at Kennedylaan from October 2025), and the organization is a signatory of the national Green Deal 3.0 sustainability initiative (signed December 2022).

Name

IJsselheem

Legal name

IJsselheem

Website

https://ijsselheem.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

IJsselheem is a Dutch non-profit healthcare foundation providing residential, district nursing, rehabilitation, day, palliative, and home care services to elderly clients across the Kampen, Hattem, Heerde, Zwolle, and Zwartewaterland region of Overijssel, funded through Dutch health insurance and WLZ.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care and Nursing Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Care Navigation & Service Coordination (Medical, Social, Community) (HSABAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD), Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC), Live-In Care (Single Caregiver, 24-Hour Presence) (HSABAHAB), Dementia Personal Care (ADLs) Support (HSABAEAB)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• District nursing
• Geriatric rehabilitation
• Residential care
• Palliative care

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing care services funded through Dutch health insurance system (Zorgverzekering) and long-term care Act (WLZ). Services include residential care, home care (wijkverpleging), rehabilitation, day treatment, and palliative care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IJsselheem provides a comprehensive range of elderly care services across the Kampen, Hattem, Heerde, Zwolle and Zwartewaterland region, including geriatric rehabilitation, residential care, district nursing (wijkverpleging), day care/day treatment, palliative and terminal care, and home-based care. Services are delivered through multiple physical care locations and in clients' own homes, supplemented by technology-enabled care tools such as the Compaan video care tablet, WeSense smart incontinence sensors, the Otiom monitoring sensor, and the Vraag het LIZ mobile app.

Product overview

IJsselheem is a Dutch healthcare organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of care services across the Kampen, Hattem, Heerde, Zwolle and Zwartewaterland region. The core offering includes residential care, district nursing (wijkverpleging), day care (dagbesteding), rehabilitation, palliative care, and home care services. IJsselheem also provides technology-enabled care through products like Compaan (beeldzorg) video care tablet for remote consultations and health monitoring, WeSense smart incontinence sensors for automated alerts, and the Vraag het LIZ mobile app for digital client communication. These products integrate to deliver personalized, technology-enhanced care both at locations and in clients' homes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Client satisfaction rating of 8.69 for district nursing services (wijkverpleging)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FolkhälsanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish healthcare organization that visited IJsselheem to exchange knowledge and experiences about elderly care. Delegation of 10 colleagues from Folkhälsan came to discuss challenges and opportunities in elderly care, comparing practices between Finland and the Netherlands.
• WeSensecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of smart incontinence sensor technology (Slimme Inco). Provides sensor strips and pod devices that integrate with IJsselheem's care systems to alert staff when residents need changing, reducing unnecessary disturbances.
• CompaancoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of video care tablet platform used for beeldzorg (video care) services. Enables remote consultations, health monitoring, medication reminders, and social video calling for clients receiving home care.
• Deltion CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution providing the 2-day Medication Safety course and Helpende Plus (Care Assistant Plus) vocational training program for IJsselheem staff. Training conducted on-site at IJsselheem locations.
• Wetland WonencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation collaborating with IJsselheem on future-proof housing and care in Genemuiden. Joint project for 24 apartments in De Meente and 52 social rental homes at Kennedylaan in Kampen.
• Green Deal 3.0minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative for sustainable healthcare that IJsselheem signed in December 2022. Commitment to goals including 55% less CO2 emissions by 2030, climate neutral by 2050, and 50% less primary raw material use by 2030.
• Vrienden van IJsselheem (Friends of IJsselheem)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple friend foundations supporting different locations: Stichting Vrienden van IJsselheem, Stichting Zorgvoorziening De Nieuwe Schans, Stichting Vrienden van de Meente, Hervormde Diaconale Stichting, Vrienden van Brinkhoven, and Vrienden van De Bongerd. They fund wellness activities, facilities, and experiences beyond regular care budgets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cordaan: One of the largest Amsterdam-based healthcare nonprofits, offering elderly care, home care, and care for people with disabilities. Comparable in service breadth and nonprofit status, but significantly larger and operating in a metropolitan market, making it a broader incumbent rather than direct regional competitor.
• Evean (Espria): Part of the Espria group, providing large-scale elderly and home care across multiple Dutch regions. Comparable in service mix (wijkverpleging, residential, revalidation) but a broader incumbent operating in more geographies.

Direct peers

• tanteLouise: Dutch nonprofit foundation providing elderly care, district nursing, rehabilitation, and palliative care in West Brabant. Directly comparable in service portfolio (wijkverpleging, residential, revalidation, palliative) and operating model.
• Carintreggeland: Dutch nonprofit foundation providing elderly care, home nursing, and welfare services in the Twente region. Directly comparable in service mix, funding model (Dutch insurance/WLZ), and regional nonprofit structure.
• Omring: Large nonprofit Dutch elderly care organization providing home care, residential care, and nursing services across the North Holland region. Directly comparable to IJsselheem as a multi-service regional VVT (verpleging, verzorging, thuiszorg) provider with similar size, service mix, and nonprofit governance model.
• De Friese Wouden: Dutch nonprofit providing elderly care, district nursing, and welfare services in Friesland. Directly comparable as a regional full-service elderly care foundation with similar size and care continuum.
• Zorgbalans: Nonprofit Dutch healthcare organization providing elderly care, home care, and rehabilitation services in the Kennemerland/South Holland region. Comparable in service mix, nonprofit governance, and technology-enabled care delivery.
• Vivium Zorggroep: Dutch nonprofit providing elderly care, rehabilitation, and home care services in the Gooi en Vechtstreek region. Comparable in service mix, governance model, and focus on quality-driven regional care delivery.
• Zorggroep Noorderboog: Regional Dutch nonprofit providing elderly care, district nursing, and rehabilitation services in Overijssel (same province as IJsselheem). Directly comparable in service portfolio, funding model, and geographic context.

Others

• Compaan: Technology vendor whose video care tablet platform IJsselheem uses for beeldzorg. Included as an ecosystem/technology peer because the partnership is core to IJsselheem's home-care digital strategy, though Compaan is a supplier rather than competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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