cooperative for aged care and Care Gäu

Name

cooperative for aged care and Care Gäu

Legal name

GAG Genossenschaft für Altersbetreuung und Pflege Gäu

Website

https://alterszentren-gaeu.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Elderly Care Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Assisted Living with Memory Care (Mixed Campus) (HLADABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Memory Care Units within Assisted Living Communities (HLADACAB), Memory Care Respite (Short-Term) (HSABAEAD), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI)

Keywords

• Elderly residential care
• Nursing care services
• Dementia care services
• Senior living facilities
• Home care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Egerkingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Long-term Care Residency: Core revenue from residential care services at three locations providing rooms, nursing care, and hospitality services for elderly residents
2. Spitex (Home Care Services): Home care and nursing services provided to residents in senior apartments at Sunnepark and Roggenpark and surrounding developments
3. Gastronomy and Events: Public restaurants at three locations, bankett events, catering services, and room rentals generating additional revenue
4. Day Care and Short-term Stays: Day care services and short-term/respite care stays for seniors and people with disabilities
5. Rental Income: Income from 16 rental apartments managed by Stiftung Geschwister Hüsler in Egerkingen with optional care services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GAG operates three integrated care centers (Sunnepark in Egerkingen, Roggenpark in Oensingen, and Demenzzentrum Lindenpark in Balsthal) providing residential living, 24-hour nursing and dementia care, public restaurants and catering, in-home Spitex services, day care, short-term stays, and senior apartments. The organization serves approximately 217 residents with over 300 staff across the Canton of Solothurn, with the Demenzzentrum Lindenpark (opened August 2022) providing specialized dementia and disability care in a park setting.

Product overview

Alterszentren Gäu (GAG) operates as an integrated elderly care cooperative offering a comprehensive portfolio of services across three locations in the Canton of Solothurn: Sunnepark in Egerkingen, Roggenpark in Oensingen, and Lindenpark in Balsthal. The core offerings include residential living accommodations (single rooms, apartments, and residential groups), 24-hour nursing and dementia care (including the specialized Demenzzentrum Lindenpark opened in 2022), public restaurant and catering services with Food Save Management certification, in-house Spitex home care, and day care/respite services. The organization employs over 300 staff and serves approximately 217 residents, functioning as a residential care provider rather than a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wohnen (Residential Living) Residential care services including single rooms, apartments, residential groups, and hotel services at Sunnepark (Egerkingen), Roggenpark (Oensingen), and Lindenpark (Balsthal). Designed for elderly residents needing varying levels of housing support.
• Pflege (Nursing Care) Comprehensive 24-hour nursing and medical care services including general nursing care, dementia care, day care, and short-term stays for rehabilitation and family relief. Care is priced using the BESA needs-level system.
• Demenzzentrum Lindenpark Specialized dementia and disability care center featuring residential houses designed for people with dementia and disabilities with park-like settings. Provides memory-care-specific approaches in a secure, structured environment.
• Spitex-GAG (Home Care Service) In-house home care service providing nursing, care, and hospitality services to residents of GAG apartments at Sunnepark, Roggenpark, and surrounding buildings, supporting aging in place.
• Tagesstätte (Day Care) Day care services for seniors and people with disabilities, available up to 8 hours daily, seven days a week, providing social interaction, meals, supervision, and respite care for family caregivers.
• Ferienzimmer (Vacation / Short-term Stays) Short-term stays for recovery after hospital discharge or trial periods, allowing prospective residents and their families to experience life at GAG facilities before committing to long-term residency.
• Wohngruppe für Menschen mit Behinderung Specialized living groups for care-dependent people with disabilities, offering personalized care and daily life support in a group setting within the Demenzzentrum Lindenpark.
• Alterswohnungen (Senior Apartments) 16 age-appropriate rental apartments at Sunnepark in Egerkingen with optional care services, operated in partnership with Stiftung Geschwister Hüsler. Designed for seniors who want to live independently with access to on-demand care.
• Gastronomie (Public Restaurants & Catering) Public restaurants at Sunnepark, Roggenpark, and Lindenpark offering daily menus for residents, visitors, and external guests. Includes banquet services, catering for external events, and room rentals. Food Save Management certified at all three locations.
• Bankette & Caterings (Banquets & Events) Event hosting services including banquet facilities, off-premise catering, and seminar room rentals at Sunnepark, Roggenpark, and Lindenpark for private and corporate clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 217 residents cared for across three locations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Naturpark ThalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGastronomy partnership promoting regional and seasonal products from Naturpark Thal. The Lindenpark restaurant serves dishes prepared with ingredients from local suppliers and partners in the Thal region. Partnership emphasizes sustainability, local economy support, and culinary quality.
• KääsekönigminorOthersRegional food supplier partner providing cheese products for the gastronomy operations.
• VebominorOthersRegional partner supplying products for the gastronomy operations.
• FüroBe BrotminorOthersRegional bread supplier partner providing fresh bakery products.
• Metzgerei BleicherminorOthersRegional butcher supplying meat products for the gastronomy operations.
• Stiftung Geschwister HüslercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation operating 16 senior apartments in Egerkingen where GAG provides optional care and hospitality services. Key partner for integrated senior living concept.
• Gemeinnütziger Verein für Alterswohnen OensingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit association for senior living in Oensingen, partner for senior apartments with services.
• bonainvest AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for senior apartments with services (seniorenwohnungen) development and operation.
• Bracher & Partner AG (bonacasa System)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing the bonacasa system for smart home and service technology in senior living.
• Verein Radeln ohne AlterminorOthersCharitable organization providing rickshaws for weekly outings with residents. GAG received donations to purchase rickshaws at all locations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Senevita AG: Swiss operator of residential and nursing care homes including specialized dementia and assisted living offerings. Comparable as a multi-site Swiss care provider serving elderly residents with similar service categories.
• Domicil Bern AG: Municipal care home operator in the Canton of Bern offering residential long-term care, dementia care, and short-term stays. Comparable cooperative/municipal ownership structure and elderly care service portfolio.
• Allmend Wohn- und Pflegezentrum: Lucerne-based care home offering residential long-term care, dementia care, and day care services with public/regional ownership. Comparable integrated care model combining residential, dementia, and day services in a Swiss non-profit framework.
• Tertianum Group: Switzerland's largest private operator of senior residences and assisted living facilities, offering residential living, nursing care, and dementia services across multiple cantons. Directly comparable in service mix (residential + care + hospitality) though larger and private-equity backed.

Emerging players

• Stiftung Wendepunkt: Smaller Swiss non-profit operating specialized residential and care services including disability and dementia care programs. Comparable in specialized disability/dementia residential services though at smaller scale.

Broad incumbents

• Spitex Verband Schweiz: National umbrella for Swiss home care providers (Spitex), which deliver nursing and support services in clients' homes. Comparable as the ecosystem in which GAG's in-house Spitex-GAG operates, including comparable regulatory and reimbursement frameworks.
• Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz (SRK) – Entlastungsdienst: National Swiss organization providing respite, home care, and caregiver support services for elderly and disabled persons. Comparable through its Spitex-like home and respite care offerings, though as a broad umbrella organization rather than a facility operator.

Regional players

• Stiftung Alterszentrum Region Wetzikon: Foundation-based elderly care provider in the Canton of Zurich offering residential living, nursing care, and dementia services. Comparable non-profit governance and community-based care model, though serving a different Swiss region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@alterszentrengag6345
• Facebookfacebook.com/alterszentrengag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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