What Maeykehiem does

Maeykehiem is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting Maeykehiem), established in 1965 by parents of children with intellectual disabilities, that delivers residential, day-activity, and respite care to people with intellectual and physical disabilities in the province of Friesland. Its operations are anchored at a single campus in Sint Nicolaasga and comprise three integrated service pillars — Wonen (24/7 residential living in group homes such as Langweer A and Langweer B), Dagbesteding (structured daytime activities), and Logeren (overnight respite stays) — supplemented by a ~130-volunteer community program and vocational training pipelines. The organization is financed almost entirely through the Dutch Long-term Care Act (Wet Langdurige Zorg, WLZ), with FY2025 total income of €23.4M and personnel costs of €16.7M against 221 FTE staff, leaving an annual surplus of €599K on an €18.1M asset base.

The business model is that of a regulated Dutch care provider rather than a technology or commercial enterprise: there is no proprietary platform, and client acquisition is handled by dedicated client advisors (clientzaken) through advisory conversations rather than a sales force. Distribution is direct and single-site. Maeykehiem does not own a technology stack; its 'products' are human-delivered care services differentiated by methodology (Triple-C, LACCS), staff training depth (SBB-recognized learning company, 'Stagebedrijf van het Jaar', Firda partnership for BBL-opleidingen), and community integration. Ancillary revenue streams — subsidies (~€112K), ancillary client service fees (laundry, transport), and donations via 'Vrienden van Maeykehiem' — are immaterial relative to WLZ funding.

The organization is governed by a single-member Raad van Bestuur led by Trijn van der Meulen, accountable to a Raad van Toezicht under the governancecode zorg and WNT remuneration rules. Strategic posture is best characterized as steady operational stewardship with a 2026 campus renovation/new-build project (Bouwen 26 and 28) and continued workforce buildout through structured vocational training — consistent with a financially sustainable non-profit optimizing within a regulated funding envelope rather than pursuing commercial scaling.

Name

Maeykehiem

Legal name

Stichting Maeykehiem

Website

https://maeykehiem.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Maeykehiem is a Dutch non-profit foundation, founded in 1965, that provides 24/7 residential, day-activity, and respite care for people with intellectual and physical disabilities in Friesland, operating from a single Sint Nicolaasga campus with 221 staff and ~130 volunteers under WLZ government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Disability Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursing Homes (Non-SNF) (HLAFAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Facility-Based Respite (Assisted Living/SNF/Memory Care Short Stays) (HLADAKAB)

Keywords

• Intellectual disability care
• Residential care services
• Day activity programs
• Respite care
• Long-term care support

Headquarters

HQ city

Sint Nicolaasga

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. WLZ Financing (Wet Langdurige Zorg): Nearly fully financed through the Dutch Long-term Care Act (WLZ). This is the primary revenue stream covering 24/7 care services 365 days per year.
2. Subsidies: Some subsidies received, primarily for training and education of staff.
3. Client Services: Fees for ancillary services such as laundry of clothing and transport.
4. Donations: Incidental gifts received, often with a specific purpose within the care objectives of Maeykehiem. 'Vrienden van Maeykehiem' program collects donations to fulfill client wishes not covered by regular care budgets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Maeykehiem provides 24/7 residential care, day activity programs, and overnight respite care for people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities in Friesland, Netherlands. The foundation operates from its campus in Sint Nicolaasga with approximately 221 staff and 130+ volunteers, delivering person-centered care funded primarily through the Dutch Long-term Care Act (WLZ). It also runs work-based learning programs for care trainees in partnership with regional educational institutions.

Product overview

Maeykehiem offers a unified portfolio of care services for people with intellectual disabilities in Friesland. The core offerings consist of three integrated service pillars: Wonen (residential living with 24/7 support), Dagbesteding (structured day activities), and Logeren (respite/overnight care). These are supplemented by volunteer programs, work-based learning (BBL), and vocational training placements (BOL) in partnership with Firda. All services share a person-centered approach aligned with the organization's core values: 'Vanuit het hart' (From the heart), 'Vakkundig met lef' (Skilled with courage), and 'Echt samen doen' (Really doing it together).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wonen (Residential Living) 24/7 residential care for people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities on the Maeykehiem campus in Sint Nicolaasga, Friesland. Provides group home living, daily personal care, healthcare, mobility support, sensory assistance, and adapted communication. Funded primarily through the Dutch Long-term Care Act (WLZ).
• Dagbesteding (Day Activities) Daytime activity programs offering meaningful occupation, social engagement, and skill development for clients with intellectual disabilities. Includes creative activities, sports (skating at Thialf, badminton), music, and social events, with volunteer support during evenings and weekends.
• Logeren (Overnight Stays / Respite Care) Respite care providing temporary overnight accommodation for clients, allowing families or caregivers to take a break. Provided on the Sint Nicolaasga campus as part of the integrated care offering.
• BBL-opleidingen (Work-Based Learning Programs) Vocational training programs combining work and study for prospective care workers, offering recognized qualifications (niveau 3 and 4) in disability care through the partnership with Firda. Lessons are delivered on Maeykehiem's premises.
• BOL Stages (Vocational Training Placements) Internship placements for students in vocational and higher education programs across healthcare, wellness, sports, and support services, hosted at the Maeykehiem campus under SBB-recognized training company status.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 130 active volunteers supporting client daily life and social integration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• Sint Nyk community (village of Sint Nicolaasga)coreOthersMaeykehiem is deeply embedded in the village community of Sint Nyk (Sint Nicolaasga). It actively involves neighbors, village residents, and local entrepreneurs in its development plans. Construction projects include consultation with the local community. The organization sees itself as an integral part of the village.
• Firda (regional educational institution)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaeykehiem partners with Firda for BBL (work-integrated learning) programs. Firda provides practical education for care students, with lessons delivered on Maeykehiem's premises. The partnership enables Maeykehiem to offer recognized vocational training (niveau 3 and 4) to prospective care workers.
• De Zijlen (care organization)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDe Zijlen provides resilience training (weerbaarheidstraining) to Maeykehiem staff. Trainers from De Zijlen deliver a five-day training program helping care workers manage stress, recognize escalation signals, and maintain safe environments for clients.
• Zorgbelang FryslansupportingOthersZorgbelang Fryslan provides trust persons (Cobie Uilenreef, Johanna Minnema) and a complaints officer (Dineke Kronemeijer) for Maeykehiem clients. These independent professionals support clients in complaint procedures, mediation, and navigating care rights.
• SBB (Samenwerkingsorganisatie Beroepsonderwijs Bedrijfsleven)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaeykehiem is an SBB-recognized training company (erkend leerbedrijf) for various vocational education programs. SBB is the Dutch collaboration organization for vocational education and business that certifies companies eligible to host students and trainees.
• Vrienden van Maeykehiem (Friends/Donors)supportingOthersIndividual donors who financially support Maeykehiem through the 'Vrienden van Maeykehiem' program. Donations fund client wishes not covered by regular care budgets, such as electric tandem bikes, karaoke sets, and bubble units for snoezel rooms.
• Doniahal (local facility)minorOthersDuring construction at the Maeykehiem campus, staff and visitors are asked to park at the Doniahal, a nearby local facility. This demonstrates community resource-sharing during the renovation period.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Philadelphia Zorg: National Dutch ID care provider with a broad portfolio of residential, day, and supported independent living services. Overlaps with Maeykehiem's core offerings but operates as a large multi-region incumbent.
• 's Heeren Loo: Largest national ID care provider in the Netherlands, offering residential, day care, ambulatory, and specialized services across multiple regions. Comparable services but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Maeykehiem.

Direct peers

• Siza: Gelderland-based ID care provider offering residential, ambulatory, and day activity services to people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable in mission, WLZ funding model, and emphasis on small-scale living and client participation.
• ORO: Noord-Brabant-based ID care organization with residential locations, day activities, and family support. Similar WLZ-funded operating model and comparable emphasis on quality frameworks and client participation.
• De Zijlen: Dutch ID care provider operating across Friesland and Drenthe with residential, day activity, and respite services. Highly comparable to Maeykehiem in scale, geography, and WLZ funding model; explicitly a current training partner of Maeykehiem (delivers resilience training to staff).
• Dichterbij: ID care provider in the Nijmegen/Gelderland region offering residential group homes, day activities, and respite. Directly comparable small-scale community-integrated care model with similar staff/resident ratios.
• Middin: Zuid-Holland ID care provider delivering residential, day, and respite services. Operates under a comparable Dutch WLZ reimbursement structure with similar quality-monitoring and volunteer engagement practices.
• Talant: Friesland-based intellectual disability care provider under the KwadrantGroep umbrella. Competes for the same WLZ-funded clients in the same province and offers the same residential, day care, and respite service mix.
• De Bruggen: Zuid-Holland ID care organization focused on residential and day activity services for people with intellectual disabilities. Closely comparable service portfolio, funding model, and small-scale group home approach.

Emerging players

• Kentalis: Dutch organization specializing in care for people with hearing impairments and complex intellectual disabilities, offering residential and day services. Adjacent rather than fully overlapping, with a more specialized clinical focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/maeykehiem

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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