Stiftelsen Metodisthjemmet Bergen

What Stiftelsen Metodisthjemmet Bergen does

Stiftelsen Metodisthjemmet Bergen is a Norwegian nonprofit foundation operating a nursing home (sykehjem) at Stemmeveien 4 in Bergen, Norway. The foundation was established by the Methodist Church in Norway and provides 24/7 long-term residential and care services to elderly residents, with a capacity of 60 beds distributed across 6 departments. The facility is staffed by approximately 91 employees (72 women, 19 men) supporting round-the-clock care operations.

The foundation's revenue is derived primarily from a public funding and operational agreement with Bergen kommune (Bergen Municipality), which contracts bed capacity for elderly care services. A secondary revenue stream comes from rental of a 100 m² assembly hall (forsamlingssal) within the facility for external events. Following a major renovation completed in November 2023, the foundation returned to its Stemmeveien premises after a temporary relocation that began in August 2021. No proprietary technology platform, digital care infrastructure, or AI-assisted clinical systems are mentioned in available disclosures.

In January 2026, the foundation announced a planned merger with Stiftelsen Betanien and Landås Menighets Eldresenter to form a combined entity called Bergen diakonale sykehjem (BDS), with the effective merger date set for January 1, 2027. The combined entity will consolidate three nonprofit diaconal elderly care providers in Bergen. Until then, the foundation continues independent operations under its existing municipal contract and Methodist-affiliated governance structure.

Name

Stiftelsen Metodisthjemmet Bergen

Legal name

Stiftelsen Metodisthjemmet Bergen

Website

https://mash.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stiftelsen Metodisthjemmet Bergen is a Methodist-affiliated Norwegian nonprofit foundation operating a 60-bed nursing home at Stemmeveien 4 in Bergen, providing 24/7 elderly care funded primarily by Bergen kommune, with a pending merger into Bergen diakonale sykehjem (BDS) effective January 2027.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Home Care

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Nursing home care
• Elderly long-term care
• Residential care services
• Pastoral elderly care
• Facility rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal healthcare service funding: The primary revenue stream is public funding through a formal operational and rental agreement with Bergen kommune. The municipality funds and allocates placements, covering the operational costs of the 60 nursing home beds. The institution does not charge residents directly for core care services beyond a regulated co-payment for accommodation.
2. Facility rental income: The institution rents out a 100 m² assembly hall on the 4th floor to external and internal parties. Pricing ranges from 1,500 NOK (internal/minnestunder) to 4,500 NOK per day (external). Course/conference facilities are available at 2,500 NOK per half-day or full day. Additional preparation fees apply.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stiftelsen Metodisthjemmet Bergen operates a 60-bed nursing home (sykehjem) in Bergen, Norway, providing 24/7 long-term residential care for elderly residents across six departments. The foundation, established by the Methodist Church in Norway, delivers values-based (diaconal) care addressing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs, including nursing, medical supervision, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, activity programs, and pastoral care. The institution also rents a 100 m² assembly hall and conference facilities to internal and external parties.

Product overview

Stiftelsen Metodisthjemmet Bergen operates a nursing home (sykehjem) providing long-term care for elderly residents across 6 departments with 60 places. The core offering is 24/7 nursing home care with single rooms. Associated services include activity programs managed by an occupational therapist, pastoral care from Methodist churches, hairdressing and foot care services, physiotherapy, psychiatric nursing, and a rentable assembly hall (Forsamlingslokale) for events and conferences. The facility operates a voluntary wellbeing scheme and shopping cart service for residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursing Home Care (Sykehjemsplasser) Long-term residential nursing home care for elderly residents requiring 24/7 care and support. The facility offers 60 places distributed across six departments (Avdeling 1A, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, and 4B), with single rooms that include private bathroom and toilet facilities. Residents receive individual care plans reviewed annually and have access to a dedicated primary contact, on-site physician services, and 24-hour nursing supervision.
• Assembly Hall and Conference Facility Rental (Forsamlingslokale) Rental of a 100 m² assembly hall on the 4th floor with kitchen facilities, grand piano, sound system, two large screens, and shared rooftop terrace access. Accommodates up to 50 seated or 60 in lecture-style seating. Available for memorial services, confirmations, and conferences. Available to both internal and external parties at differentiated pricing.
• Physiotherapy Services Physiotherapy services provided on-site at the nursing home, accessed through referral to Bergen Municipality. Delivered to residents requiring rehabilitative and therapeutic physical care support.
• Psychiatric Nursing Services Psychiatric nursing services provided on-site, accessed through referral to Bergen Municipality. Delivered to residents requiring specialized psychiatric care support alongside general elderly care.
• Activity Programs and Social Services Organized activity programs for residents including therapy dog visits (Hunder som hjelper), entertainment, trips, reading assistance, baking, cycling, and outdoor walks. Managed by an occupational therapist and volunteer coordinator to support residents' social engagement and wellbeing.
• Hairdressing and Foot Care Services On-site hairdresser services available two days per week and foot care services for residents. Medical foot care is covered by the institution; non-medical services are subject to a fee set by Bergen Municipality.
• Pastoral Care Services Regular worship services, communion, and pastoral conversations provided by Methodist church pastors. Available to residents of all faiths as part of the institution's diaconal care philosophy addressing spiritual needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% reduction in urinary tract infections achieved within 5 months of implementing patient safety program interventions (I Trygge Hender)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Stiftelsen BetaniencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Stiftelsen Betanien, Landås Menighets Eldresenter, and Metodisthjemmet Bergen are merging into Bergen diakonale sykehjem (BDS), to be operational from 1 January 2027. The merger is intended to strengthen non-profit care services and create a more attractive employer while improving quality. Metodisthjemmet retains its name.
• Stiftelsen Landås Menighets EldresentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Stiftelsen Landås Menighets Eldresenter, Metodisthjemmet Bergen, and Stiftelsen Betanien are merging into Bergen diakonale sykehjem (BDS), to be operational from 1 January 2027. The merger aims to consolidate diaconal care services under one operational organization.
• Bergen kommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBergen kommune holds the operational and rental agreement with Stiftelsen Metodisthjemmet Bergen. The municipality's assessment office controls placement allocation, determining which residents receive care at the facility. Bergen kommune's procurement department manages supply contracts that include human rights and labour condition requirements for suppliers.
• HeprosupportingTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of welfare technology (velferdsteknologi) installed in the newly renovated facility in 2023, including assistive devices to support resident safety and independence.
• EtacsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of ceiling lifts (takheis) installed in the newly renovated facility in 2023, supporting resident mobility and care transfers.
• J. H. Nævdal YrkesbyggminorOthersGeneral contractor (totalentreprenør) for the comprehensive rehabilitation and new construction project at Stemmeveien 4 from 2021 to 2023. The project included demolition of the oldest section and construction of new facilities.
• Erstad & LekvenminorOthersClient representative (byggherreombud) overseeing the rehabilitation and new construction project at Stemmeveien 4 from 2021 to 2023.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stendi: One of Norway's largest private care providers, offering residential care, home care, and nursing home services. Comparable service portfolio and competing for the same Bergen kommune placement pool.
• Aleris Hjemmetjeneste og Sykehjem (Norway): Norwegian arm of a Nordic private healthcare group offering nursing home and home care services. Provides a comparable publicly-funded care offering alongside Metodisthjemmet Bergen in parts of Norway.
• Attendo Norge: Major Nordic private-sector operator of nursing homes and care services with a substantial Norwegian footprint. Competes for municipal operating agreements in Bergen and elsewhere, offering the same sykehjem bed-day service at larger scale.
• Norlandia Care & Health: Large Nordic care operator running nursing homes and assisted-living facilities across Norway. Competes directly for municipal contracts and represents the private-sector incumbent alternative to foundation-run sykehjem.
• Humana Norge: Nordic care provider with Norwegian operations in elderly care, individual and family care, and personal assistance. Overlaps with Metodisthjemmet Bergen in publicly funded elder-care service delivery.

Direct peers

• Diakonhjemmet Omsorg: Faith-based nonprofit operator of sykehjem and elder care services in Oslo. Closely comparable values-based operating model, Norwegian regulatory framework, and diaconal identity to Metodisthjemmet Bergen.
• Bergen kommune sykehjem (e.g., Fyllingsdalen sykehjem): Directly municipally-operated nursing homes in Bergen that draw from the same vurderingskontoret placement pool. Function as in-house alternatives to the foundation-operated model, influencing contract dynamics for Metodisthjemmet.
• Landås Menighets Eldresenter: Bergen-based faith-affiliated nursing home and the third party in the BDS merger. Directly comparable in scale, governance model, and Bergen kommune funding relationship to Metodisthjemmet Bergen.
• Stiftelsen Betanien: Bergen-based nonprofit foundation and announced merger partner (forming BDS, effective Jan 2027). Operates the adjacent Betanien sykehjem with a comparable diaconal care model, municipal funding structure, and resident population.

Emerging players

• Norrøna Helse: Norwegian private healthcare and care services operator with a growing portfolio in elderly care. Smaller and more niche than Attendo or Norlandia but addresses overlapping resident populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/metodisthjemmetbergen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stiftelsen-metodistkirkens-alders--og-sykehjem

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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