Stiftung Pflegezentren Gemeinde Arth

What Stiftung Pflegezentren Gemeinde Arth does

Stiftung Pflegezentren Gemeinde Arth is a Swiss non-profit foundation operating two residential long-term care centers — Alterszentrum Mythenpark in Goldau (opened 1987, expanded 2018) and Alterszentrum Chriesigarte in Arth (opened 2016) — serving 142 elderly residents at 96.1% average occupancy in FY2025. Founded in 1979 by Marie Holdener, the foundation is governed by a Stiftungsrat chaired by Andreas Dummermuth and operates under a 10-year Leistungsvereinbarung with Gemeinde Arth running through 2035, anchoring its role as the municipal long-term care provider. Service lines include 24/7 nursing care, a specialized dementia unit (Demenzwohngruppe), day/night care structures, respite and vacation stays (Ferienaufenthalt), physiotherapy, on-site gastronomy, activation and leisure programming, hairdressing and foot care, and medical coordination with local physicians and Spital Schwyz.

The core technology stack is operational rather than proprietary: clinical needs assessment runs on the interRAI LTCF system, mandated nationally and adopted by the foundation in 2025 in place of the prior BESA classification framework. There are no proprietary software products, patents, AI/ML models, or external API surfaces. The foundation employs 197 people (139 FTE), including 15 apprentices in nursing and care training, and partners with XUND Bildungszentrum and ZAPAplus for workforce development. Marketing is non-paid and driven by community reputation, the foundation's website, and the network of municipal, hospital, and Spitex referral partners.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from regulated recurring fees: AVOS/AFOS nursing-care contributions tied to assessed care levels (1-12), plus separate accommodation and hotel line items published in the public Taxordnung 2026, with ancillary billings for hairdressing, foot care, and activities. FY2025 net revenue was CHF 18,478,612 with a CHF 627,992 surplus assigned to foundation capital, against a CHF 38,173,732 balance sheet. Distribution is direct-to-resident through the foundation's own facilities within the Arth-Goldau catchment in Canton Schwyz, with no third-party distribution or retail channels.

Name

Stiftung Pflegezentren Gemeinde Arth

Legal name

Stiftung Pflegezentren Gemeinde Arth

Website

https://pflegezentren-arth.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Stiftung Pflegezentren Gemeinde Arth is a Swiss non-profit foundation operating two long-term care centers (Mythenpark Goldau and Chriesigarte Arth) serving 142 elderly residents under a municipal Leistungsvereinbarung with Gemeinde Arth through 2035.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Nursing Care

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Memory Care Units within Assisted Living Communities (HLADACAB), Memory Care Adult Day Programs (Dementia/Alzheimer’s) (HSABANAC)

Keywords

• Long-term nursing care
• Elderly residential care
• Dementia care services
• Senior care facilities
• Residential care homes

Headquarters

HQ city

Goldau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Long-term Care Services: Core revenue from residential care services for elderly residents. Nursing care contributions covered by AVOS/AFOS insurance framework. Accommodation, meals, and additional services billed separately.
2. Day and Night Care Structures: Day and night care services (Tages- und Nachtstrukturen) for elderly requiring daytime or overnight supervision, providing flexible care alternatives to full-time residential stay.
3. Respite Care: Short-term care for individuals needing temporary support, including post-hospitalization rehabilitation and holiday stays (Ferienaufenthalt).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stiftung Pflegezentren Gemeinde Arth operates two residential and nursing care homes — Alterszentrum Chriesigarte in Arth and Alterszentrum Mythenpark in Goldau — providing long-term residential nursing care, dementia care, day and night care, short-term respite care, activation programs, and on-site gastronomy for elderly residents of the Municipality of Arth and surrounding areas.

Product overview

Stiftung Pflegezentren Gemeinde Arth operates two retirement and nursing care centers—Chriesigarte Arth (opened 2016) and Mythenpark Goldau (opened 1987)—offering a combined capacity of approximately 142 residents. The foundation provides comprehensive care services including nursing care, specialized dementia care units, gastronomy, activation and leisure programs, exercise and fitness services, medical care coordination, hairdresser and foot care services, and residential living accommodations. The organization functions as a unified care platform serving the municipality of Arth in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alterszentrum Chriesigarte (Arth) Residential and nursing home in Arth operated by the foundation, providing long-term care, short-term care, day/night care, and dementia support to elderly residents.
• Alterszentrum Mythenpark (Goldau) Second residential and nursing home operated by the foundation, located in Goldau, delivering the same continuum of elderly care services as the Arth facility.
• Long-term residential nursing care Permanent residential accommodation with 24-hour professional nursing support for elderly residents.
• Dementia care Specialized care program for residents with dementia, supported by validated assessment tools such as interRAI LTCF.
• Day and night care (Tages- und Nachtaufenthalt) Day or overnight care service for elderly individuals living at home who require daytime or nighttime supervision.
• Short-term respite care (Kurzaufenthalt) Temporary residential stays, including post-acute transitional care and relief for family caregivers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.1% average occupancy rate demonstrates trust and resident satisfaction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemeinde ArthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal authority of Arth. Renewed 10-year Leistungsvereinbarung (service agreement) for long-term care until 2035. Primary partner for resident referrals and regulatory oversight.
• Spital SchwyzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional hospital providing emergency services and patient transfers. Critical partner for post-hospitalization care and rehabilitation admissions.
• Spitex Regio Arth-GoldaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome care and nursing services provider. Coordinates home-based care alternatives and transitions between home care and residential facilities.
• Pro Senectute Beratungsstelle InnerschwyzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior welfare organization providing counseling and support services for elderly. Referral partner for senior care information and advocacy.
• XUND Bildungszentrum Gesundheit ZentralschweizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare education center for Central Switzerland. Partner for staff training, continuing education, and professional development programs.
• ZAPAplus (Zentralschweizer Ausbildungsverband Pflege- und Alterszentren)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Swiss training association for nursing and elderly care centers. Professional network for training standards and best practices.
• Ausgleichskasse / IV-Stelle SchwyzcoreOthersSocial security office handling supplementary benefits (Ergänzungsleistungen) for elderly residents. Essential for financing long-term care costs.
• palliative zentralschweizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPalliative care network for Central Switzerland. Provides specialized palliative care consultation and support services.
• Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz Kanton SchwyzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Red Cross canton Schwyz. Provides volunteer services, transport assistance, and community support programs.
• Local Medical Practices (Familienpraxis Goldau, Hausarztpraxis-Goldau, various specialists)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of local physicians and specialists providing medical care to residents. Enables continuity of care with established doctor-patient relationships.
• Evang.-ref. Pfarramt Arth-Goldau, Katholische Pfarrei Arth, Katholische Pfarrei GoldauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal churches providing spiritual care, religious services, and pastoral support to residents of all denominations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tertianum AG: Swiss operator of assisted living, nursing, and dementia care residences with a national footprint. Comparable in that it runs residential senior care facilities with on-site nursing, dementia support, and hospitality services — directly competing for the same pool of Swiss municipal and private elderly residents.
• Senevita AG: One of Switzerland's largest operators of residential senior care, assisted living, and nursing homes. Directly comparable to Stiftung Pflegezentren Gemeinde Arth as a multi-site Swiss senior care provider delivering nursing, dementia, and assisted living services under the same AVOS/AFOS regulatory framework.
• Stiftung Alterswohnungen der Stadt Zürich (SAW): Municipal foundation providing senior housing and care services in the Canton of Zürich. Closely comparable in structure (canton-affiliated non-profit foundation), services (assisted living with nursing), and regulatory environment to the Arth foundation.
• Stiftung Alters- und Pflegeheim Rümlang: Swiss non-profit foundation operating an elderly care home with nursing and assisted living services. Comparable foundation governance, municipal-style service mandate, and Swiss AVOS/AFOS-aligned care delivery model.
• Stiftung Amalie Widmer: Swiss foundation operating residential and nursing care facilities for the elderly. Comparable non-profit operating model, dementia and nursing service offering, and integration within the Swiss regulated care system.
• Stiftung Diakoniewerk Neumünster: Swiss non-profit foundation operating residential care facilities, including nursing homes and senior living services. Highly comparable non-profit foundation structure, multi-site residential care model, and community-rooted operating approach to the Arth foundation.

Broad incumbents

• Bethesda Spital AG: Swiss healthcare group with hospital, residential care, and senior services. Comparable in operating residential care facilities with formal nursing expertise, though broader in scope than the Arth foundation's pure elder-care focus.
• Clienia AG: Swiss group operating psychiatric, rehabilitation, and residential care facilities. Comparable as a Swiss operator of residential care settings with formal clinical infrastructure, though more focused on psychiatric and rehab versus pure elder care.
• Orpea Suisse (ORPEA Group): Swiss arm of one of Europe's largest nursing home and senior care operators. Comparable as a multi-site operator of nursing and assisted living facilities in Switzerland, but significantly larger and commercially structured rather than a municipal foundation.

Regional players

• Heime Heidenhof AG (Heidenhof Seniorenzentrum): Regional Swiss operator of senior care homes providing nursing, assisted living, and dementia care in a defined local catchment. Comparable in residential care services and integration with local community, though geographically distinct from Arth in Canton Schwyz.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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