Zorggroep H. Hart

What Zorggroep H. Hart does

Zorggroep H. Hart is a Belgian non-profit (vzw) integrated healthcare and welfare organization headquartered at Budastraat 30 in Kortrijk, with operational roots dating to a 19th-century hospital founded by the Sisters of Charity on Buda Island and reconstituted in 1987 through the merger of H. Hartkliniek and Sint-Maarten hospital. The organization provides an integrated portfolio spanning the full care lifecycle: residential elderly care across three woonzorgcentra (H. Hart Kortrijk, Westerlinde Roeselare, and Aurélys Beveren-Leie), assisted living apartments, day care and short-stay centres, home nursing 24/7, family care, household services via dienstencheques, and childcare across nine locations for children aged 0–12. Specialized services include one of two Flemish-Government-recognized dementia expertise centres (ECD Sophia), dedicated MS/ALS/Huntington/coma care with 5 recognized places each, plus in-house kinesitherapy (10 therapists), speech therapy (17 therapists), and nutrition counselling.

The business model is a hybrid of government-subsidized and consumer-paid streams: residential care revenue combines RIZIV/RIZIV-equivalent tariffs, government subsidies, and resident fees; home nursing is charged at official RIZIV rates; dienstencheques household services are billed at €9.00/hour (€7.20 after 20% fiscal deduction); childcare uses income-related parent contributions plus hourly rates for extracurricular care. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with no intermediary channels, relying on physical presence across West Flanders (Kortrijk, Roeselare, Waregem, Wevelgem, Zwevegem, Menen, Beveren-Leie) and word-of-mouth/community referrals. Distribution includes both owned facilities and home-based delivery. The organization also participates as lead or co-partner in EU-funded innovation projects (CASCADE €9.3M, EMPOWERCARE €7.2M, CrossCare 2.0, T4ME2, EFRO), embedding it in cross-border consortia with academic and technology partners.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the organization operates without external investors under governance of a board led by Afgevaardigd Bestuurder W. Baeckelandt. The recognized competitive advantages are regulatory recognition (Flemish Government accreditation for specialized dementia, coma, Huntington, MS/ALS care), an integrated lifecycle service offering that locks in multi-generational households, and a dense regional physical footprint across West Flanders.

Name

Zorggroep H. Hart

Legal name

Zorggroep H. Hart

Website

https://h-hart.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Zorggroep H. Hart is a Belgian non-profit integrated care provider headquartered in Kortrijk, offering residential elderly care, home nursing, specialized dementia and neurological care, household services, and childcare across multiple locations in West Flanders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare and Social Care Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty CCRCs (e.g., Memory-Care-Focused, Veteran-Focused) (HLADAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD), Dementia/Alzheimer’s In-Home Care (Non-Medical) (HLADAGAG)

Keywords

• Elderly residential care
• Home nursing services
• Disability care services
• Childcare services
• Specialized dementia care

Headquarters

HQ city

Kortrijk

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Care Services: Permanent and temporary residence in woonzorgcentra (residential care centers) including woon- en zorghotels, with revenue generated through government subsidies, patient contributions, and room fees.
2. Dienstencheques (Service Checks): Household services including cleaning, ironing, cooking, and shopping delivered at €9.00/hour, with €7.20 after 20% fiscal deduction. Revenue stream from service check payments.
3. Home Nursing and Care: Home nursing services 24/7, kinesitherapy, logopedie, and family care. Charged at official RIZIV rates.
4. Childcare Services: Childcare for 0-3 years and 3-12 years, with income-related parent contributions and hourly rates for extracurricular care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Zorggroep H. Hart is an integrated non-profit care provider in West Flanders, Belgium, delivering residential elderly care, home nursing, family care, household assistance (dienstencheques), childcare, and specialized care for persons with disabilities and neurological conditions (MS, ALS, Huntington, coma, dementia). Services are delivered through owned facilities and home visits across Kortrijk, Roeselare, Waregem, and surrounding municipalities.

Product overview

Zorggroep H. Hart is a comprehensive healthcare and welfare organization offering an integrated portfolio of residential care, home care, specialized medical services, and childcare. The organization operates as a multi-module platform consisting of: (1) residential care facilities including three woon- en zorghotels (H. Hart Kortrijk, Westerlinde Roeselare, Aurélys Beveren-Leie), short-stay centers, assisted living apartments, and day care centers; (2) home care services including home nursing, family care (gezinszorg), and service checks (dienstencheques); (3) specialized care including dementia expertise center (Sophia), MS/ALS/Huntington/coma care, physiotherapy, speech therapy, and nutrition services; (4) childcare for 0-12 year olds across multiple locations; and (5) auxiliary services including fitness (Buda Fit), restaurants (Buda Kitchen), beauty/hair salons, and adapted transport. The organization participates in European innovation projects (EMPOWERCARE, CASCADE, T4ME2, CROSSCARE 2.0) focused on technology-enhanced care solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Woon- en Zorghotel H. Hart (Kortrijk) Residential care hotel in Kortrijk offering permanent and temporary stay options for seniors requiring nursing care and dementia support. Located on Buda Island, part of the integrated Zorggroep H. Hart care portfolio.
• Woonzorgcentrum Westerlinde (Roeselare) Residential care center in Roeselare providing residential care for physically care-dependent seniors and persons with dementia. 68 living units (39 single rooms, 9 double rooms, 1 short-stay room) at Westlaan 123, Roeselare.
• Woon- en Zorghotel Aurélys (Beveren-Leie) Modern residential care hotel in Beveren-Leie offering comfort studios and luxury studios with personalized care for seniors, including those with dementia. Includes an on-site local service center.
• Centrum voor Kortverblijf (Short-stay centers) Short-stay centers in Kortrijk and Roeselare providing temporary accommodation for seniors to relieve caregivers or support post-hospitalization recovery.
• Dagverzorgingscentrum (Day care centers) Day care centers offering daytime activities and care for seniors, including day care for young-onset dementia at Dienstencentrum Buda.
• Assistentiewoningen (Residentie Budalys, Residentie Groote Broel) Assisted living apartments providing independent living with access to care services for seniors in Kortrijk. Based in Residentie Budalys on Buda Island and Residentie Groote Broel.
• Pamele - Intensieve Woonondersteuning & disability services Intensive living support services for persons with disabilities, including residential support (intensieve woonondersteuning), assisted living (assistentieverblijf), day support (dagcentrum), and directly accessible assistance (RTH). Operated under the Pamele brand on Buda Island, Kortrijk.
• Thuisverpleging (Home nursing) Home nursing services available 24/7 in the Kortrijk region, providing all nursing care at home including kinesitherapy and logopedics, charged at official RIZIV rates.
• Gezinszorg (Family care) Family care services offering personal care, household help, administrative assistance, and home maintenance for families, seniors, and persons with disabilities across Kortrijk, Roeselare, and Waregem regions.
• Dienstencheques (Household services) Service check system providing professional household help including cleaning, ironing, shopping, and meal preparation at €9.00/hour (€7.20 after 20% fiscal deduction), delivered through 5 offices in Kortrijk, Wevelgem, Zwevegem, Menen, and Beveren-Leie.
• Centrum voor Logopedie (Speech therapy center) Speech therapy center with 17 speech therapists treating speech disorders in toddlers, children, and adults including articulation, swallowing, language development, learning, voice, and stuttering disorders.
• Kinesitherapie (Physiotherapy) Physiotherapy services with 10 kinesitherapists offering individual treatment plans including neurological, orthopedic, manual, cardiac rehabilitation, lymphatic drainage, and geriatric rehabilitation.
• Voeding & Dieetadvies (Nutrition & diet counseling) Nutrition and diet counseling services providing personalized nutrition plans for weight management, diabetes, cholesterol, cardiovascular diseases, and other dietary needs.
• Expertisecentrum Dementie Sophia Regional dementia expertise center recognized by the Flemish Government as one of two West-Flemish centers, providing information, advice, training, and support for professionals and caregivers regarding dementia care. Located at Budastraat 20, Kortrijk.
• Coma Care (PVS/MRS) Specialized care for persons in persistent vegetative state (PVS) or minimally responsive state (MRS), with 5 recognized places for short or long-term specialized care.
• Huntington Care Specialized care for persons with Huntington's disease in advanced stages, with 5 recognized places and collaboration with expertise hospitals.
• MS & ALS Care Specialized care for persons with Multiple Sclerosis or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in advanced stages, with 5 recognized places.
• Dienstencentrum Buda (Young-onset dementia day care) Day care center for persons with young-onset dementia, offering meaningful activities and support in a small-scale, homely environment. Priced at €12 per half day and €18 per full day.
• Dienstencentrum Groote Broel Service center for home-dwelling seniors offering day care, activities, meals, and companionship in a household environment. Priced at €4.18/hour plus €7.50 per meal.
• Kinderopvang (Childcare 0–12 years) Childcare services for children from 0 to 12 years across 9 locations in West Flanders, including day care centers for 0–3 years and before/after-school care for 3–12 years. Income-related parent contributions and hourly rates for extracurricular care apply.
• Dienst Aangepast Vervoer (Adapted transport) Adapted transport services for wheelchair users and less mobile persons using equipped lift vans, with €2 entry fee per ride plus per-kilometer rate and €5 per started 15-minute waiting fee.
• Logies Budalys (Vacation stay for dementia) Vacation stay program for persons with dementia and their caregivers within Residentie Budalys, Kortrijk.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 recognized places for PVS/MRS coma care
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Health and Europe Centre (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in CASCADE project (€9.3M EU-funded) and EMPOWERCARE project (€7.2M), working on innovative care models for elderly and persons with dementia across Belgium, UK, France, Netherlands
• DigiRehabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in REABLE4ALL project under CrossCare 2.0, providing digital tool for tailored exercises via tablet for fall prevention
• MintusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in REABLE4ALL project for fall prevention through physical exercise stimulation
• Wit-Gele KruisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in REABLE4ALL project for encouraging movement among people with elevated fall risk
• Bewegingstherapie Davids (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in REABLE4ALL project focused on physical exercise for fall prevention
• Stichting Lelie ZorggroepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in REABLE4ALL project for fall prevention among elderly
• Hogeschool ZeelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in REABLE4ALL project for fall prevention research
• Kent County Council (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in EMPOWERCARE project for developing resilient communities and reducing vulnerability and loneliness among elderly
• University of Brighton (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in EMPOWERCARE project research on care innovation
• Canterbury Christ Church University (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in EMPOWERCARE project
• Solidarity University (NL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in EMPOWERCARE project for elderly care innovation
• VITO (Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology research partner in EMPOWERCARE for integrating technology in elderly care
• East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in CASCADE project for developing innovative and cost-efficient care models for dementia
• Medway Community Healthcare CIC (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in CASCADE project for dementia care excellence
• ZorgSaam (NL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch care provider partner in CASCADE project
• Emmaus Elderly Care (BE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian partner in CASCADE project for dementia care innovation
• Flemish Expertise Centre on DementiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpertise partner in CASCADE project, collaborating with ECD Sophia
• HZ University of Applied Sciences (NL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in CASCADE project for dementia care research
• University of Lille 3 (FR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench academic partner in CASCADE project
• Designregio KortrijkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in EFRO project on co-creation and design thinking in care, focusing on menu selection and meal delivery process
• VOKA West-VlaanderenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness network partner in EFRO co-creation project for care innovation

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• DomusVi: French residential and home care operator with expanding European presence. Comparable in elderly care services but primarily French-focused, with limited Belgian operations making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Armonea (A担sgroep): Belgium's largest residential care group, now part of A担sgroep, operating dozens of woonzorgcentra across Belgium. Directly comparable as a Belgian residential elderly care provider with similar service offerings including assisted living and specialized care units.
• Emmaus Elderly Care: Belgian elderly care organization and partner in CASCADE dementia project. Comparable as a Belgian non-profit elderly care provider with similar mission and residential care offerings, making it a direct peer in service model and customer base.
• Mintus: Belgian care provider and partner in Zorggroep H. Hart's REABLE4ALL fall prevention project. Operates residential care and home care services in similar Belgian markets, making it a comparable peer in service offering and target customer.
• Vulpia Belgium: Belgian residential care group specializing in woonzorgcentra and assisted living for elderly. Comparable in scale, service model, and Belgium-focused operations, providing direct competition for residents and staff in the Flemish care market.
• Wit-Gele Kruis West-Vlaanderen: Belgium's largest home nursing organization and partner of Zorggroep H. Hart in REABLE4ALL project. Comparable in home nursing and family care services across West Flanders, competing for similar patient bases and clinical staff.

Broad incumbents

• Orpea Belgium: Major European elderly care operator with Belgian presence. Directly comparable in residential care and specialized services but at much larger scale, including nursing homes, assisted living, and home care across multiple European countries.
• Korian Belgium (formerly Senior Living Group): European care giant with significant Belgian residential care operations. Comparable in woonzorgcentra and home care services, but operates at substantially larger scale as part of a pan-European platform with greater capital and procurement leverage.
• Colisée Group: European residential care and home care operator with presence in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, and China. Comparable in elderly residential care and home services but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies.

Others

• Zorgnet-Icuro: Umbrella organization representing Flemish healthcare providers. Not a direct competitor but a relevant industry body that Zorggroep H. Hart interfaces with for policy advocacy, sector coordination, and shared services in the Belgian care ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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