Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland

What Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland does

Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland is a Belgian public welfare association (welzijnsvereniging) established on 1 January 2018 by the OCMW (Public Centre for Social Welfare) of Sint-Katelijne-Waver and the OCMW of Mechelen (VAT BE 0680 439 360). Operating under Belgian public law rather than as a private company, it centralizes the delivery of integrated care services for residents of these two municipalities across a portfolio that includes four residential care centers (De Lisdodde, Hof van Egmont, Bosbeekhof, Roosendaelveld), three day care centers (De Roos, De Kade, Huis Offendonk), three childcare locations, five local service centers, home care (with the MobitWin transportation service and a 35-year-running meal-delivery operation at ~40-50 meals per route daily), assisted living, and short-stay and night care. The organization employs approximately 750 staff supported by more than 100 volunteers.

Its service architecture is built around 'buurtgerichte zorg' (neighborhood-based care), exemplified by the Bosbeekhof campus in Sint-Katelijne-Waver where a lokaal dienstencentrum, woonzorgcentrum, dagopvang and seniorenflats are co-located; a zorgcoach function serves as the single point of contact routing clients across the care continuum. Specialized programs include dementia-care units at Hof van Egmont and an art-therapy program ('Verbinden is Kunst – Kunst is Verbinden') for young-onset dementia at Roosendaelveld.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model of municipal subsidies from the founding OCMWs, supplementary public funding, and direct client contributions on a per-unit basis (e.g., €4.35/hour plus €8 warm lunch at Huis Offendonk; €26.63/day for Mechelen residents or €33.39/day for non-residents at De Kade). Recently launched pilots include a 'soep op school' (soup-at-school) delivery to 22 Mechelen primary schools in partnership with Sodexo, Younit-it, and Stad Mechelen, and participation in the European NEAR project on integrated care. The organization does not disclose revenue figures, has no funding rounds, and operates as a non-commercial public entity governed by a board led by chairman Ann Gielkens with general director Geert Debbaut.

Name

Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland

Legal name

Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland

Website

https://zorgbedrijfrivierenland.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland is a Belgian public welfare association founded in 2018 by the OCMWs of Mechelen and Sint-Katelijne-Waver, delivering integrated elderly care, daycare, home care, childcare, and local community services to residents of both municipalities through residential centers, day care, neighborhood service points, and home-based support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care and Welfare Services

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Home Health Care Services (62161), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADALAB

Care Coordination & Navigation (Multi-Provider)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Senior Care Coordination & Case Management (Geriatric Care Management)

SECONDARYHSABAEAB

Dementia Personal Care (ADLs) Support

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Dementia & Alzheimer’s In-Home Care

SECONDARYHLADAKAG

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Respite Care (Specialized)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Respite Care Services (Short-Term Elder Care)

SECONDARYHSABAIAF

Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Care Coordination & Geriatric Care Management

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Residential care
• Home care services
• Day care centers
• Local service centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Sint-katelijne-waver

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public funding and municipal subsidies: As a welzijnsvereniging (welfare association) established by the OCMWs of Sint-Katelijne-Waver and Mechelen, the organization receives public funding and municipal subsidies. Client contributions supplement this funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland is a Belgian public welfare association delivering integrated care and welfare services for residents of Mechelen and Sint-Katelijne-Waver. Its core offerings are residential care (four woonzorgcentra), day care (three centra voor dagverzorging), local service centers (five lokale dienstencentra), home care services (care coaching, family care, MobitWin transportation, meal delivery, cleaning help, personal alarm), assisted/senior housing, short stay and night care, a dementia drop-in center, and childcare. Services are coordinated through a zorgcoach who serves as the single point of contact across the network.

Product overview

Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland is a welfare association (welzijnsvereniging) established January 1, 2018 by OCMW of Sint-Katelijne-Waver and OCMW of Mechelen, providing integrated care services through a unified platform of offerings. The portfolio includes: childcare services (Kinderopvang) at three locations; home care services (Thuiszorg) encompassing care coaching, family care, transportation (MobitWin), meal delivery, cleaning assistance, and personal alarm systems; local service centers (De Plek, Den Abeel, Den Deigem, De Rooster, De Schijf); housing services including assisted living, social assisted living, and senior housing; four residential care centers (De Lisdodde, Hof Van Egmont, Bosbeekhof, Roosendaelveld); short stay and night care; and three day care centers (De Roos, De Kade, Huis Offendonk). Special programs include art therapy for young dementia patients and meal delivery services. The organization employs approximately 750 staff and 100+ volunteers, operating as a unified care network rather than discrete product modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MobitWin: Transportation service for elderly and mobility-impaired persons, part of the home care services (thuiszorg).
• Zorgcoach

Products and services

• Kinderopvang (Childcare) Childcare services for young children at three locations in Mechelen and Sint-Katelijne-Waver (Dennenstraat, Zwaluwstraat, Klein Begijnhof), operating as part of Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland's welfare portfolio.
• Thuiszorg (Home Care) Comprehensive home care services for residents of Mechelen and Sint-Katelijne-Waver, including zorgcoach (care coach) coordination, gezinszorg (family care), MobitWin transportation, meal delivery, cleaning help, and personal alarm systems.
• Lokale Dienstencentra (Local Service Centers) Five local community service centers in Mechelen and Sint-Katelijne-Waver (De Plek, Den Abeel, Den Deigem, De Rooster, De Schijf) providing community activities, support, and welfare services for residents.
• Woonzorgcentra (Residential Care Centers) Four residential care centers operated by Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland providing long-term residential care for elderly: De Lisdodde, Hof Van Egmont, Bosbeekhof, and Roosendaelveld.
• Assistentiewoningen (Assisted Living) Assisted living apartments for individuals who require support while maintaining independence, operated in the Mechelen area.
• Sociale Assistentiewoningen (Social Assisted Living) Social assisted living apartments with affordability considerations for residents who need support while maintaining independence.
• Seniorenwoningen (Senior Housing) Housing solutions specifically designed for senior citizens within the Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland network.
• Kortverblijf (Short Stay) Temporary residential care for individuals requiring short-term care or respite for informal caregivers, offered within the Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland network.
• Nachtopvang (Night Care) Overnight care services for individuals requiring supervision during nighttime hours, within the Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland network.
• Centra voor Dagverzorging (Day Care Centers) Three day care centers (De Roos, De Kade, Huis Offendonk) providing daytime care, activities, nursing, and support for elderly living independently.
• Inloophuis Dementie (Dementia Drop-in Center) Drop-in center branded 't Monument providing support and activities for individuals with dementia and their families within the Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland network.
• Maaltijden aan Huis (Hot Meal Delivery) Hot meal delivery service operating for 35 years, delivering approximately 40-50 warm meals daily per route to clients in Mechelen and Sint-Katelijne-Waver.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully delivering 40-50 warm meals daily per delivery route
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SodexominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner in the 'soep op school' pilot project who developed plant-based and child-friendly soup recipes that were popular with Mechelen school children. The recipes were designed to be child-friendly and appealing.
• Younit-itminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Social work cooperative network that collected and washed the reusable cups used in the 'soep op school' project. Contributed to the sustainability of the program.
• CeracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Supported the art project 'Verbinden is Kunst – Kunst is Verbinden' for people with young-onset dementia at Roosendaelveld. Selected within the Cera-call 'Onvergetelijk voor elkaar' which supports initiatives bringing different generations together around dementia.
• NEAR (European NEAR project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025European project on integrated care for NEARness to the patient bringing partners from different European countries together to exchange knowledge, experiences, and good practices. Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland's Bosbeekhof site was chosen as an inspiring example of neighborhood-based integrated care.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Helan (formerly Onafhankelijk Ziekenfonds): Belgian health insurance and care service provider with adjacent home care, childcare, and wellness offerings. Comparable in providing a broad portfolio of care and family services across Belgium.
• OCMW Antwerpen: Larger municipal public social welfare center providing a broader range of social and care services across Antwerp. Comparable as a public welfare entity delivering care and social services at municipal scale.

Direct peers

• Buurtzorg Nederland: Dutch neighborhood-based home care provider whose integrated, self-managing team model closely parallels Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland's buurtgerichte zorg (neighborhood-based care) approach. Comparable care philosophy and home/community-based delivery model.
• Anima Care: Belgian residential care operator managing woonzorgcentra and assisted living facilities in Flanders. Directly comparable as a Flemish residential care provider serving similar elderly populations.
• Vulpia: Belgian residential and assisted living operator with multiple woonzorgcentra across Belgium. Directly comparable as a multi-site residential care provider offering assisted living, residential care, and community-based services to elderly populations.
• Korian Belgium (formerly Armonea): One of Belgium's largest residential care and assisted living operators with woonzorgcentra, assisted living, and home care services. Closely comparable multi-site elderly care delivery model at larger scale.
• Senior Living Group (Colisée): Belgian residential care operator with woonzorgcentra and assisted living facilities across Belgium and France. Comparable in providing multi-site elderly residential care with day care and home care services.
• Cordia (Cohousing): Belgian operator of assisted living apartments and residential care services in the Flemish region. Comparable in providing senior housing and care services to elderly residents.
• Groep Zorg H. Familie: Flemish residential care and assisted living operator providing elderly care services across multiple sites. Comparable multi-site residential care delivery model.

Others

• Zorgnet-Icuro: Flemish umbrella organization representing residential care, hospitals, and care providers. Comparable as the sector coordinating body for organizations like Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland, providing industry advocacy and benchmarking context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ZBRivierenland
• Facebookfacebook.com/ZBRivierenland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zorgbedrijf-rivierenland

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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