Gruppo Villa Argento

What Gruppo Villa Argento does

Gruppo Villa Argento is an Italian social cooperative (CONSORZIO GRUPPO VILLA ARGENTO RESIDENZE SANITARIE INTEGRATE SOCIETA' COOPERATIVA SOCIALE IMPRESA SOCIALE) that operates a network of five authorized residential nursing homes (RSA – Residenze Sanitarie Assistenziali) in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Puglia region. The facilities — Alberobello (43 beds), Locorotondo (53 beds, including a 19-bed Alzheimer unit), Modugno (60 beds, including a 20-bed Alzheimer unit), Noicàttaro (48 beds), and Sannicandro (54 beds) — provide a combined authorized capacity of 258 beds for self-sufficient and non-self-sufficient elderly residents, with specialized care paths for Alzheimer's and dementia. The legal and administrative headquarters are in Parma, the company is registered in Foggia, and it is a controlled subsidiary of PRO.GES. Cooperativa Sociale a r.l. ONLUS, with a registered share capital of EUR 100,000.

The service portfolio spans 24/7 residential care alongside a differentiated therapeutic layer: assistive-technology-supported cognitive and psychomotor rehabilitation (co-developed with the Università degli Studi di Bari and ASL Bari under the 'Healthy Ageing' project), multisensory stimulation, pet therapy, art therapy, music therapy, theater therapy ('Buona la Prima' with Kumanta Academy), and creative writing ('Il Libro dei Ricordi' with Artedo). Distribution is entirely regional: admissions are coordinated through ASL Bari and municipal social services under the Italian national/regional health system (SSN), with no public pricing. Marketing is community-driven via the company website, local festivals, open days, and partnerships with schools, cultural associations, and volunteer organizations across Puglia. The GDPR-compliant entity reports through a designated DPO and operates as an ONLUS-designated social cooperative, meaning surpluses are reinvested rather than distributed.

Name

Gruppo Villa Argento

Legal name

CONSORZIO GRUPPO VILLA ARGENTO RESIDENZE SANITARIE INTEGRATE SOCIETA' COOPERATIVA SOCIALE IMPRESA SOCIALE

Website

https://gruppovillaargento.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gruppo Villa Argento is an Italian social cooperative operating five authorized RSA nursing homes (258 beds) in the Puglia region, providing residential elderly care, specialized Alzheimer's units, and a portfolio of therapeutic and assistive-technology rehabilitation programs developed with ASL Bari and the University of Bari.

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Product category

Residential Elderly Care (Nursing Home Services)

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Dementia Nursing / Memory Care SNFs (HLADADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Acuity/Late-Stage Dementia & Complex Care (Enhanced Nursing Memory Care) (HLADACAF), Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB), Assisted Living with Memory Care (Mixed Campus) (HLADABAB)

Keywords

• Residential elderly care
• Nursing home services
• Alzheimer dementia care
• Cognitive rehabilitation
• Multisensory stimulation therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Parma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gruppo Villa Argento operates a network of five authorized residential nursing homes (RSA) in Puglia, Italy, providing 24/7 residential care for self-sufficient and non-self-sufficient elderly residents, including specialized units for Alzheimer's and dementia patients. The group supplements core residential services with evidence-based therapeutic programs such as assistive-technology-supported cognitive rehabilitation, multisensory stimulation, pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, theater therapy, and creative writing, delivered in collaboration with ASL Bari, the University of Bari, and arts/therapy associations.

Product overview

Gruppo Villa Argento operates as a consortium of private residential nursing homes (RSA - Residenze Sanitarie Assistenziali) across five facilities in Puglia, Italy. The group provides a comprehensive portfolio of elderly care services, including residential care (258 total beds across facilities), specialized Alzheimer care units, and therapeutic programs. The core offering consists of five RSA facilities (Noicàttaro with 48 beds, Sannicandro with 54 beds, Locorotondo with 53 beds, Alberobello with 43 beds, and Modugno with 60 beds), supplemented by therapeutic services including assistive technology rehabilitation, multisensory stimulation, pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, and theater therapy. The group partners with ASL Bari on active aging programs and collaborates with the University of Bari for research-based rehabilitation services.

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Products and services

• RSA Noicàttaro Authorized residential nursing home in Noicàttaro with 48 assisted-care beds across two levels, located approximately 15 km from Bari on the Adriatic coast, serving self-sufficient and non-self-sufficient elderly residents.
• RSA Sannicandro Recently renovated residential nursing home in Sannicandro di Bari with 54 beds on two floors set in a lush garden, hosting both self-sufficient and non-self-sufficient elderly residents.
• RSA Locorotondo Residential nursing home in Locorotondo (Valle d'Itria) authorized for 53 beds divided into two ordinary residential nuclei and one dedicated 19-bed nucleus for patients with Alzheimer's disease.
• RSA Alberobello Residential nursing home in Alberobello (Trulli district) authorized for 43 beds organized in two nuclei with two-bed rooms, featuring spacious recreational and occupational activity areas.
• RSA Modugno Residential nursing home in Modugno housed in the former Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, with over 5,000 square meters and 60 beds in homogeneous nuclei by pathology, including a 20-bed unit dedicated to Alzheimer's patients.
• Pet Therapy Program Animal-assisted therapy (Interventi Assistiti con gli Animali – IAA) delivered within RSA facilities in partnership with Cooperativa AIPET and Associazione Time4dog, using trained dogs to strengthen and integrate traditional therapeutic treatments.
• Art Therapy Program Therapeutic art programs including the 'POP ART EXPERIENCE' and creative writing workshops ('Il libro dei ricordi'), delivered in collaboration with Artedo School of Integrated Art Therapies (Bari) under Dott.ssa Tea Baldini Anastasio to stimulate cognitive function through creative expression.
• Theater Therapy Program Theater therapy project 'Buona la prima' delivered across RSA Noicàttaro, Alberobello, and Sannicandro in collaboration with Accademia di Spettacolo Kumanta (Noicàttaro), led by Ugo Maurino and Gianclaudio Madio, engaging residents in theatrical activities to improve cognitive, motor, and social function.
• Creative Writing Program Reminiscence-based creative writing program 'Il Libro dei Ricordi' combining life-story work with cognitive stimulation for residents in Alberobello and Noicàttaro RSAs.
• Healthy Ageing Program Active aging program developed with ASL Bari, comprising cognitive screening, multidimensional assessment, assistive-technology-supported cognitive and psychomotor rehabilitation for institutionalized patients (3 times/week for 40 minutes per patient), and community open days for free screening of over-65 residents in the Bari metropolitan area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cognitive rehabilitation delivered 3 times per week for 40 minutes per institutionalized patient within the Healthy Ageing project

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASL Bari (Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Bari)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGruppo Villa Argento collaborates with ASL Bari on the 'Healthy Ageing – Invecchiare in Salute' project promoted by the Dipartimento di Prevenzione. The project targets over-65 residents in the Bari metropolitan area (20% of the population) to prevent cognitive decline, promote active aging, and develop health and socialization programs. The group contributes institutionalized patient rehabilitation (cognitive and psychomotor therapy using assistive technology, 3x/week for 40 min per patient) and participates in free screening and multidimensional assessment open days.
• Università degli Studi di BaricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the University of Bari for rehabilitation programs within the residential care facilities, supporting evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Accademia di Spettacolo KumantaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Kumanta Academy of Performing Arts in Noicattaro for the 'Buona la prima' theater therapy project across RSA facilities in Noicattaro, Alberobello, and Sannicandro. Led by teachers Ugo Maurino and Gianclaudio Madio, the project engages residents in theatrical activities to improve cognitive, motor, and social functions.
• Scuola di Artiterapie Integrate Artedo – sede di BariminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Artedo School of Integrated Art Therapies in Bari for art therapy projects including 'POP ART EXPERIENCE' and creative writing workshops ('Il libro dei ricordi'). Led by Dott.ssa Tea Baldini Anastasio, the projects aim to stimulate cognitive functions through creative expression.
• Orchestra MusicaInGioco / Associazione MusicaInGiocominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the social orchestra MusicaInGioco (inspired by 'El Sistema' of Venezuela), directed by Maestro Andrea Gargiulo. The orchestra performed at the RSA in Noicattaro and collaborated on a choral music project for residents. MusicaInGioco was identified as a best practice in social music by the European URBACT program and included in the Puglia regional school health strategy.
• Circolo Nautico Daphne di Mola di BariminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual 'Giornata Nautica Solidale' events organized in collaboration with the Circolo Nautico Daphne. The initiative provides boat trips for RSA patients, promoting social inclusion and well-being. Six editions have been held (2021–2025), with 11–15 boats provided each year.
• Cooperativa AIPETminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the AIPET Cooperative for Pet Therapy programs (Interventi Assistiti con gli Animali – IAA), providing animal-assisted interventions in RSA facilities. The cooperative supplied dog 'Lola' for sessions in Sannicandro.
• Associazione Time4dog di BariminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Time4dog Association of Bari for Pet Therapy projects in the Modugno RSA facility, providing a Labrador puppy ('Molly') for animal-assisted therapy sessions.
• Associazione Vivere a ColoriminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the 'Vivere a colori odv' clown therapy association led by Cinzia Marulli for entertainment activities at RSA facilities, particularly during Carnival and festive events in Modugno.
• Associazione Il Filo della Solidarietà di RomaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual donations of handmade crafts (blankets, bookmarks, bags) made by volunteers of the Roman association for RSA residents in Noicattaro and Alberobello, coordinated by Giuseppina Iannarone.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kos Group: Italian listed operator of residential care facilities (RSA), rehabilitation clinics, and acute hospitals. A broader incumbent with overlapping chronic-care and elderly care offerings.
• Korian Italia: Italian arm of European LTC major Korian, operating a broad network of RSA and assisted-living communities. Larger portfolio and broader geographic reach make it a benchmark incumbent rather than a head-to-head Puglia competitor.

Direct peers

• Sereni Orizzonti: Italian cooperative operator of RSA and assisted-living residences, with similar social-cooperative ownership and regional multi-site scale across Northern and Central Italy.
• Gruppo Segesta: Italian private operator of RSA facilities across multiple regions, directly comparable as a multi-site Italian nursing/residential care provider serving non-self-sufficient elderly.
• Gheron Group: Italian RSA and elderly residential care operator running accredited facilities, comparable in service mix (residential care, specialized units) and dependence on regional health system reimbursement.
• Auxilium Società Cooperativa: Italian cooperative operating RSA and socio-healthcare facilities with comparable reliance on regional SSN/ASL accreditation and parallel mix of residential elderly care services.

Regional players

• Cooperativa Sociale Sadomas (Il Gabbiano): Puglia-rooted social cooperative running RSA and socio-health services, geographically overlapping Villa Argento's Bari catchment and competing for similar regional ASL referrals.

Others

• PRO.GES. Cooperativa Sociale: Parent cooperative of Gruppo Villa Argento, itself operating social and healthcare services. Directly comparable as a peer via shared ownership, but functions as the controlling entity rather than a market peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gruppo-villa-argento

Compliance1 record

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

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