Catharina

What Catharina does

Catharina, thuis op Voorne is a Dutch Stichting (non-profit foundation) providing integrated elderly care and welfare services to residents of the Voorne aan Zee municipality. Founded in 1293 as Catharina Gasthuis and reorganized into its current form through the 2002 merger of three regional care institutions plus the 2003 incorporation of Welzijn Ouderen, the organization operates a portfolio of residential care facilities (Catharina Gasthuis, Het Prinsenkwartier, De Duinpan, De Bollaarshoeve, Pension 't Hart), day care facilities (De Strandjutter, Boerderij Op Aarde, and the recently launched Gast aan Huis), and community welfare services including the Odensehuis dementia support program. In 2020, Catharina divested its home care operations to CuraMare, refocusing on residential care, day programming, and welfare activities.

The business model is anchored in Dutch public funding streams: Wlz (Wet langdurige zorg / Long-term Care Act) for residential and nursing care, and Wmo (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning / Social Support Act) for day care and welfare services delivered in coordination with the Voorne aan Zee municipality. Supplementary revenue comes from a €38.50 annual Catharinapas membership, small per-activity fees (€1.25 per transport ride, €5 per Odensehuis session including lunch), and philanthropic legate funding. Technology infrastructure is modest: a customer portal (mijn.catharina.nl) and the RegiCare staff app, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, proprietary models, or external integrations. Distribution is overwhelmingly direct through owned facilities across Brielle, Oostvoorne, and Rockanje, supplemented by municipal referral channels and the 2020 Programma Ouderen Voorne regional partnership with CuraMare, Careyn, and local house doctor groups.

Governance follows the Governancecode Zorg under a sole bestuurder (Wiebe Jan Stuursma, appointed September 2023) and a five-member Raad van Toezicht. Catharina achieved PREZO quality certification in 2023, validating operational standards. Geographic expansion beyond Voorne aan Zee is not signaled; strategic activity centers on deepening the integrated care-and-welfare model within the existing single-municipality footprint and capturing upstream demand through preventive programs targeting the 55+ population.

Name

Catharina

Legal name

Catharina, thuis op Voorne

Website

https://catharina.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Catharina, thuis op Voorne is a Dutch non-profit foundation, founded in 1293, providing integrated residential care, day care, and welfare services to elderly residents of the Voorne aan Zee municipality across multiple owned facilities in Brielle, Oostvoorne, and Rockanje.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA), Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Day Programs (Geriatric Mental Health) (HLADAIAF), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Elderly residential care
• Dementia care services
• Day care facilities
• Elderly welfare programs
• Community nursing homes

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockanje

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded care (Wlz): Long-term Care Act (Wet langdurige zorg) funding for residential care, nursing care, and specialized dementia care services.
2. Government-funded welfare (Wmo): Social Support Act (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning) funding for day care, welfare activities, and support services for self-supporting elderly.
3. Service fees (Catharinapas): Annual membership fee of €38.50 for the Catharinapas, which provides access to welfare activities and helps sustain wellbeing services.
4. Activity fees: Fees for specific activities such as Odensehuis (€5 per session), transportation (€1.25 per ride), and some activities free of charge.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Catharina delivers integrated elderly care services in Voorne aan Zee including residential nursing care (somatic and psychogeriatric/dementia), day care programs, welfare activities, and preventive health services for self-supporting elderly. Services are delivered across six owned facilities in Brielle, Oostvoorne, and Rockanje, funded primarily through Dutch government schemes (Wlz and Wmo) and supplemented by a €38.50 annual Catharinapas membership and small activity fees.

Product overview

Catharina, thuis op Voorne is a healthcare and well-being organization for elderly residents in Voorne aan Zee, Netherlands, established in 1293. The organization operates on a platform model combining residential care facilities (Wonen met zorg) with community well-being services (Welzijn Ouderen). The care facilities include Catharina Gasthuis in Brielle, Het Prinsenkwartier (combining dementia care and temporary housing), De Duinpan in Rockanje, De Bollaarshoeve and Pension 't Hart in Oostvoorne, and day care facilities including De Strandjutter and Boerderij Op Aarde. The Welzijn Ouderen service provides community-based support through programs like Odensehuis for dementia support, various activities, and the digital customer portal (Catharina Klantportaal). The organization follows the Governancecode Zorg and holds PREZO certification for quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Welzijn Ouderen: Supports independently living elderly residents of municipality Voorne aan zee through various activities and services.
• Odensehuis

Products and services

• Catharina Gasthuis Historic residential care facility in Brielle providing nursing care (somatic) and psychogeriatric care for elderly residents. Houses 't Geuzenhof and 't Hof van Koppelstock (psychogeriatric) and Somatiek floors.
• Het Prinsenkwartier Modern care facility in Brielle combining welfare services with contemporary dementia care (psychogeriatrics) and temporary housing for somatic care needs. Located at M.H. Trompstraat 135, also known as 't Bolwerk for welfare services.
• De Duinpan Residential care units located in the Stuifakkers building in Rockanje (Briggemandreef 2), providing housing with care services for elderly residents.
• De Bollaarshoeve
• Pension 't Hart
• De Strandjutter (Day Care)
• Boerderij Op Aarde (Day Care)
• Welzijn Ouderen (Well-being for Elderly) Community-based well-being service supporting independently living elderly residents of Voorne aan Zee through activities, support programs, and community engagement initiatives such as Alzheimer Trefpunt, Mantelzorgondersteuning, Signaalpunt Eenzaamheid, Valpreventie, and Sociaal vraagpunt.
• Odensehuis
• Gast aan Huis (Day Care at Gasthuis Brielle) Freely accessible day care program at Gasthuis Brielle for elderly from the surrounding neighborhood who do not have Wmo or Wlz care indications, offering social and meaningful daytime activities on fixed weekday slots.
• Catharina Klantportaal (Customer Portal)

Quantifiable outcome

• 560+ activities offered annually to elderly residents
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stichting PUSHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Stichting PUSH organizes the annual Fitheidstest 55+ (Fitness Test) in collaboration with Catharina to promote health and fitness among residents aged 55+.
• Wethouder Kester-De KievitfondsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2023Legate funding provided for the sensory garden (beleeftuin) for people with dementia at Catharina Gasthuis, enhancing quality of life through nature-based therapy.
• Regionaal Coördinatiepunt Zuid-Hollandse Eilanden partners (CuraMare, Careyn, Buurtzorgpension, Cohaesie, Zorggroep Haringvliet, Het Van Weel Bethesda Ziekenhuis)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Regional coordination point for temporary stay mediation on Goeree-Overflakke and Voorne-Putten. Established March 2021, coordination agreement signed December 2022 for continued collaboration.
• CareyncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2020Careyn is a healthcare provider collaborating in the regional elderly care program for Voorne, working together with Catharina and CuraMare on improving care coordination and access.
• Municipalities of Voorne aan Zee (Brielle, Hellevoetsluis, Westvoorne)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2020The three municipalities collaborate on the 3-year Programma Ouderen Voorne to ensure accessible and quality care for elderly residents. The municipalities signed a cooperation agreement in January 2020.
• Cohaesie Zorg B.V. and Zorggroep HaringvlietcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2020House doctor groups collaborating in the Programma Ouderen Voorne, working on expertise and consultation at home for elderly patients.
• CuraMarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020CuraMare took over Catharina's home care services in 2020. The organizations continue to collaborate on regional elderly care coordination, including temporary stay mediation and VPT/MPT services. CuraMare is the lead partner in the Programma Ouderen Voorne.
• Boerderij Op AardeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal day care location at Sleepseweg 9, Brielle, where Catharina provides day care services for elderly.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Thebe: Thebe is a regional elder care foundation in the Tilburg/West-Brabant area offering residential nursing, home care, day care, and welfare services to elderly. Comparable in size, funding model (Wlz/Wmo), and integrated service approach.
• Careyn: Careyn is a Dutch regional elder care provider collaborating with Catharina in Programma Ouderen Voorne. Both operate residential care, home care, and welfare services under Dutch Wlz/Wmo frameworks, serving overlapping elderly populations in South Holland.
• Zorgspectrum Het Zand: Zorgspectrum Het Zand is a regional elder care provider in the Zwolle area offering nursing home care, residential living, day activities, and welfare support. The mixed residential/wellness portfolio and mid-sized scale closely parallel Catharina's operations.
• Stichting Pieter van Foreest: Pieter van Foreest is a regional Dutch elder care foundation operating nursing homes, residential care, and community-based services in the Delft region. It is structurally similar to Catharina as a non-profit stichting combining residential and welfare services for elderly under Wlz/Wmo funding.
• De Zorgcirkel: De Zorgcirkel is a regional Dutch elder care organization providing residential care, home care, day care, and welfare services in West-Friesland. The integrated care-plus-welfare model closely mirrors Catharina's structure and funding mix.
• Liberein: Liberein is a regional Dutch elder care foundation in the Twente region providing residential care, nursing, dementia care, and community welfare for elderly. Similar non-profit foundation structure and comprehensive service mix to Catharina.
• CuraMare: CuraMare is a regional healthcare organization operating the Van Weel-Bethesda Hospital and multiple care facilities in the same South Holland region as Catharina. It took over Catharina's home care in 2020 and is the lead partner in Programma Ouderen Voorne, making it the most directly comparable operator in both services and geography.

Broad incumbents

• Evean: Evean is a major Dutch elder care provider in the Zaanstreek/Waterland region operating nursing homes, home care, and welfare services. Part of a larger holding, it represents the broader incumbent scale that regional players like Catharina compete against for talent and municipal contracts.
• Florence: Florence is a large regional elder care organization in The Hague area operating nursing homes, residential care, and home care. Larger than Catharina and serving a denser urban market, but with similar Wlz/Wmo-funded integrated elderly care model.
• Cordaan: Cordaan is one of the largest elder care organizations in the Netherlands, operating nursing homes, home care, and welfare services across the Amsterdam region. Represents the broader incumbent end of the market with substantially more scale and geographic reach than Catharina.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CatharinaThuisopVoorne

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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