Q Care medical services

What Q Care medical services does

Q Care medical services B.V. is a privately held Dutch family business, founded around 2001-2004 and headquartered in Oisterwijk, Netherlands, that specializes in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers (decubitus) and complex wounds. The company delivers an integrated service combining certified bedside indication, customized treatment planning, delivery and installation of anti-decubitus (AD) medical equipment (AD-matras Low Care and High Care, Low Air Loss system, AD-zitkussen, Ekamove), and ongoing wound monitoring by in-house wound consultants and decubitus nurses, supplemented by a proprietary diagnostic tool (Q Care decubituslens) and an internal documentation and track-and-trace information system. Underlying technology rests on the TIME wound-care methodology, automated cleaning and disinfection of equipment with laboratory testing, and an internal reporting platform that supports prevalence measurement and management information services for care organizations. Q Care monetizes through managed-services rental of AD equipment, professional wound-care services, and accredited e-learning via Q Care Academie, with all equipment and wound-care services fully reimbursed under the Dutch basic health insurance and billed directly to all Dutch health insurers. The company serves nursing homes, home-care organizations, hospices, and individual patients nationwide, distributing through a direct field-sales model with same-day/next-day delivery and 24/7 availability, complemented by an online application channel and a webshop for accredited training.

Name

Q Care medical services

Legal name

Q Care medical services B.V.

Website

https://qcare.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Q Care medical services B.V. is a Dutch family business that provides specialized wound care and anti-decubitus equipment, delivery, and accredited training to care institutions, home-care providers, and patients across the Netherlands, with services fully reimbursed under Dutch basic health insurance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wound Care and Pressure Ulcer Management Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospice Medication, DME & Supply Management (In-Home Logistics) (HSABAFAN)

Keywords

• Wound care services
• Anti-decubitus mattresses
• Pressure ulcer prevention
• Medical device rental
• Clinical wound training

Headquarters

HQ city

Oisterwijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Anti-Decubitus Equipment Rental and Services: Q Care provides anti-decubitus mattresses and seating cushions on a rental/loan basis. The service includes bedside indication, personalized treatment planning, delivery, installation, and nursing advisory. The company has contracts with all Dutch health insurers and bills them directly. Patients receive the equipment fully covered under the basic health insurance (basisverzekering). Short-term loans cover 26 weeks at no cost to the patient.
2. Specialized Wound Care Services: Specialized wound care including wound consultations, wound treatment planning, and delivery of wound care materials. Services are provided by certified wound consultants and are fully reimbursed by health insurers.
3. Q Care Academie E-Learning and Training: The Q Care Academie offers e-learning modules, clinical lessons, and practical training for healthcare professionals. Modules are accredited by the Kwaliteitsregister V&V and provide accreditation points (KNMG). Some training sessions are offered for free (e.g., free AD product training).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Q Care medical services provides specialized wound care and decubitus (pressure ulcer) prevention and treatment across the Netherlands, delivered through certified wound consultants and decubitus nurses. The company rents and delivers anti-decubitus mattresses, low air loss systems, and AD seat cushions directly to patients' bedsides, fully covered by all Dutch health insurers. It also operates the Q Care Academie, an accredited e-learning and clinical training platform for healthcare professionals.

Product overview

Q Care medical services is a healthcare provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical devices and healthcare services for wound and decubitus (pressure injury) care across the Netherlands. The core product portfolio consists of anti-decubitus mattresses (AD-matras Low Care, AD-matras High Care), the Low Air Loss system, AD seat cushions, and Ekamove mattresses, complemented by the Q Care decubituslens diagnostic tool. Services include specialized wound care (Wondzorg) and decubitus care (Decubituszorg), delivered by certified wound consultants through a process of indication at bedside, customized treatment planning, and equipment delivery and installation. Educational offerings through Q Care Academie include accredited training modules and the Q Care E-Learning digital platform for healthcare professionals. Additional services encompass prevalence measurement and management information reporting for healthcare organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Q Care Academie: Educational platform offering e-learning modules, clinical lessons, and practical training for healthcare professionals on wound and decubitus care.
• Q Care decubituslens
• Q Care E-Learning

Products and services

• Wound Care (Wondzorg) Specialized treatment of complex wounds including pressure injuries, burns, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, and oncological wounds, delivered by certified wound consultants who provide individualized treatment plans. Fully reimbursed by Dutch health insurers.
• Decubitus Care (Decubituszorg) Comprehensive decubitus prevention and treatment service including bedside indication, customized treatment plans, and delivery and installation of anti-decubitus equipment. Fully covered under Dutch basic health insurance.
• Q Care Academie (Training and Education) Knowledge center providing accredited training modules, clinical lessons, and practical training for healthcare professionals on wound care, decubitus prevention, and AD equipment usage. Modules are accredited by Kwaliteitsregister V&V.
• Q Care E-Learning Online learning platform with modules on wound and decubitus recognition, assessment, and treatment, featuring practical animations and wound training for healthcare professionals, with accreditation points.
• Prevalence Measurement (Prevalentiemeting) Service for healthcare organizations to track and monitor decubitus occurrence and prevention outcomes across their patient population.
• Management Information (Reporting) Reporting and documentation service providing insights into wound treatment processes, wound progression, and care outcomes through Q Care's internal information system, enabling real-time sharing of wound information with healthcare professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400,000 patients with complex wounds in the Netherlands treated annually (addressable market)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Green Deal 3.0 — Samen werken aan Duurzame ZorgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQ Care signed the Green Deal 3.0, a national initiative for sustainable healthcare in the Netherlands. Roderick Vermeer, director of Q Care, signed on behalf of the company. The Green Deal aims to further decarbonize the healthcare sector including reducing CO2 emissions. Q Care's participation demonstrates commitment to sustainable business practices in medical device logistics and operations.
• WCS Kenniscentrum Wondzorg (WCS Knowledge Centre for Wound Care)minorOthersQ Care references the WCS Kenniscentrum Wondzorg as a knowledge resource for wound care professionals. The partnership is listed as a channel through which professionals learn about the Q Care decubitus lens. WCS is a Dutch knowledge center dedicated to wound care.
• Erasmus MC Zorgacademie RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQ Care wound consultants complete a 2-year specialization in wound care at the Erasmus MC Zorgacademie in Rotterdam. This formal education partnership ensures Q Care's clinical staff have advanced, academically backed wound care knowledge.
• Stichting Vraag & Aanbod InternationaalminorOthersQ Care supports Stichting Vraag & Aanbod Internationaal, a social enterprise helping disadvantaged people in Africa. Q Care participates in computer donation drives to support this initiative, reflecting the company's social entrepreneurship values.
• Mariëtte's Child Care (Ghana)minorOthersQ Care supports Mariëtte's Child Care, a foundation providing safe homes for vulnerable orphans in Ghana. As a socially responsible family business, Q Care has donated AD-matrassen for Lucas, a child supported by the foundation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arjo: Swedish medical device company specializing in patient handling, pressure injury prevention (TheraTurn, AtmosAir mattresses), and DVT prevention. Arjo directly competes in the same anti-decubitus equipment and pressure ulcer prevention category that drives Q Care's equipment rental business.
• ConvaTec: UK-based global medical products company specializing in advanced wound care, ostomy, and continence care. ConvaTec competes directly in the same wound care categories Q Care services, with overlapping customer base of care institutions and home health providers.
• Buurtzorg Nederland: Dutch home care organization operating a self-managed nurse-led model with nationwide coverage. While Buurtzorg focuses on general home nursing rather than wound care specifically, it is the dominant Dutch home-care service peer and an important channel and partner for Q Care's in-home wound care services.
• Linet Group: Czech-based manufacturer of hospital beds and anti-decubitus mattress systems (e.g., Eleganza, Multicare). Linet directly competes in the pressure ulcer prevention equipment category and supplies care institutions across Europe, overlapping with Q Care's institutional customers.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish global leader in wound care and pressure ulcer prevention. Mölnlycke sells advanced wound dressings, single-use surgical products, and anti-decubitus solutions to hospitals and home care — directly overlapping with Q Care's core wound care and pressure ulcer prevention portfolio across Europe.
• Coloplast: Danish global leader in wound and skin care, ostomy, and continence care. Coloplast's wound care division directly competes with Q Care in advanced dressings and pressure ulcer management across the same European care institution and home care channels.
• Hartmann Group: German family-owned medical products company with a strong wound care portfolio (including the German-language wound care brands). Hartmann competes with Q Care in advanced wound dressings and pressure ulcer management across European care institutions.

Broad incumbents

• Smith+Nephew: UK-listed global medical device major with a sizable Advanced Wound Management franchise. Smith+Nephew serves hospitals and home care across the same pressure ulcer and wound care indications as Q Care, but as part of a broader orthopedics and sports medicine portfolio.
• Hillrom (Baxter): Now part of Baxter International, Hillrom manufactures advanced hospital beds and pressure injury prevention surfaces (e.g., Progressa, Centrella) directly competing with Q Care's AD-matras portfolio, although as part of a much broader patient support and hospital infrastructure portfolio.

Regional players

• Mediq: Netherlands-based medical device and home healthcare supplier distributing wound care, incontinence, and DME products. Mediq serves similar Dutch care institutions and home care customers as Q Care but operates primarily as a wholesale distributor rather than a service provider with bedside delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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