Stiftung Mühlehalde

What Stiftung Mühlehalde does

Stiftung Mühlehalde is a Swiss nonprofit foundation (Stiftung) headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, that operates an integrated residential and nursing care center (Wohn- und Pflegezentrum) specifically designed for blind and visually impaired elderly individuals. Founded in 1979 through the merger of two predecessor organizations (Wohnheim Dankesberg and Blinden-Leuchtturm), the foundation has functioned as a Fachzentrum (specialized center) for blindness and visual impairment for over four decades. The facility, located at Witikonerstrasse 100 in the Witikon district of Zürich, was purpose-built in 1985 and is recognized by the Canton of Zurich as an official Alters- und Pflegeheim (nursing and elderly care home).

The foundation delivers three interconnected service pillars: (1) Wohnen — residential living, nursing care, trial living (Probewohnen), short-term and respite care (Ferien AÜP BEAÜP), and studio apartments; (2) Fachzentrum — specialized services covering visual impairment, blindness, acute vision loss rehabilitation, hearing impairment, care and support, activation therapy, atelier, and catering; and (3) Angebote — community-facing offerings including the on-site café Kafi Mühli, banquet services, cultural events and concerts, the quarterly Apropos magazine, and the "hörbar" audio documentation project. The organization is staffed by approximately 23 employees under CEO Nataša Brin, governed by a six-member Board of Trustees (Stiftungsrat) chaired by Prisca Löbb-Egli.

Stiftung Mühlehalde generates revenue through three streams: cantonal and municipal subsidies paid under Leistungsverträge (performance contracts) with the Canton of Zurich, municipalities, disability insurance (IV), and health insurers; resident contributions; and charitable donations and legacies (the foundation is exempt from inheritance and gift taxes). As a nonprofit, it has no shareholders, external investors, or funding rounds. It pursues donor engagement through the Apropos magazine, public events, and award-winning advertising developed by Ruf Lanz and CONDOR. The operating footprint is regional (Zürich area), with no disclosed geographic expansion plans.

Name

Stiftung Mühlehalde

Legal name

Stiftung Mühlehalde

Website

https://muehlehalde.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stiftung Mühlehalde is a Swiss nonprofit foundation operating a specialized residential and nursing care center in Zürich for blind and visually impaired elderly individuals, combining Wohnen (living), a Fachzentrum (specialist expertise center for blindness, acute vision loss, and hearing impairment), and community-facing gastronomy and cultural events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Residential Nursing Care

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Specialized nursing care
• Residential elderly care
• Visual impairment services
• Blindness rehabilitation
• Nonprofit care home

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Cantonal and Municipal Subsidies: The foundation receives cost contributions from the canton of Zurich, municipalities, disability insurance (IV), and health insurance companies as part of its Leistungsverträge (performance contracts) with public authorities.
2. Resident Contributions: Revenue from contributions paid by the residents being cared for at the facility.
3. Donations and Legacies: The foundation relies on donations to fund blind-specific services that are not covered by operational revenues. The foundation is exempt from inheritance and gift taxes, ensuring full contributions benefit blind and visually impaired people.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stiftung Mühlehalde operates a Wohn- und Pflegezentrum (residential and nursing care center) in Zürich that delivers specialized residential living, nursing care, and trial/transitional/short-term stays for elderly blind and visually impaired individuals. It also runs a Fachzentrum (specialist center) for visual impairment and blindness, offering rehabilitation support after acute vision loss, activation therapies, and care adapted to blindness. Additional offerings include an on-site café (Kafi Mühli), banquet catering, and cultural events for residents and the community.

Product overview

Stiftung Mühlehalde operates a single integrated residential and nursing care center with specialized services for blind and visually impaired elderly people. The organization offers three interconnected service pillars: (1) Wohnen provides residential living, nursing care, trial living options, and transitional care; (2) the Fachzentrum delivers specialized expertise in visual impairment, blindness, acute vision loss rehabilitation, hearing impairment, and therapeutic activation services; and (3) Angebote includes catering through Kafi Mühli, banquet services, cultural events, and the quarterly Apropos magazine publication. Additional offerings include the audio documentation project "hörbar" and studio apartments for independent living. The facility also generates revenue through public gastronomy and event hosting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wohnen (Residential Living and Nursing Care) Long-term residential living, nursing care, Probewohnen (trial living), Zimmer (rooms), Pflege (nursing care), Ferien AÜP BEAÜP (short-term and transitional care), and related support services for elderly blind and visually impaired residents.
• Fachzentrum für Sehbehinderung und Blindheit (Specialist Center for Visual Impairment and Blindness) Specialist services for visual impairment, blindness, acute vision loss rehabilitation, hearing impairment, care and support, activation therapies, atelier, catering, and volunteer work.
• Gastronomie und Verpflegung (Catering and Meals) Food service operations including meal provision for residents and external guests.
• Kafi Mühli (On-site Café) On-site café operated by the foundation, serving both residents and external visitors.
• Veranstaltungen und Kultur (Events and Cultural Program) Cultural events program including concerts in the large hall, the annual Mühlehaldefest, and public events open to external guests.
• Bankett (Banquet Services) Event catering and banquet services for private and corporate events held at the facility.
• Studio Appartements Studio apartments available for rent at the facility, offering independent living with access to care services.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stiftung Bernaville: Swiss nonprofit foundation operating a residential and nursing home for elderly in the Bern region. Directly comparable as a regionally focused, nonprofit Stiftung providing Pflegeheim services with a similar Leistungsvertrag-based funding model.
• Domicil Bern: Swiss nonprofit group operating multiple residential and nursing homes. Comparable as a similarly structured Stiftung/nonprofit Pflegeheim operator relying on public funding contracts and resident contributions.
• Stiftung Alterszentrum Hottingen: Zürich-based nonprofit foundation operating an elderly care home. Comparable as a geographically proximate, similarly structured Stiftung running a Pflegeheim under the same cantonal framework.
• Bethesda Pflegeheime: Swiss nonprofit operating residential and nursing care homes with a faith-based mission. Comparable as a similarly sized Stiftung running Pflegeheim operations under cantonal recognition and Leistungsverträge.
• Stiftung Tannacker: Swiss nonprofit foundation operating residential and nursing care services. Comparable as a Stiftung-structured Pflegeheim operating under cantonal Leistungsverträge with similar nonprofit funding dynamics.

Emerging players

• SZB (Schweizerischer Zentralverein für das Blindenwesen): Swiss central association for the welfare of blind people. Comparable as a sector-spanning organization serving the blind/visually impaired community, providing complementary rehabilitation and support services rather than residential care.
• Schweizerischer Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband (SBV): National Swiss association for blind and visually impaired people. Comparable as a domain-specialist organization serving the same target population, with complementary rather than overlapping services (advocacy, rehabilitation, training) rather than residential care.

Broad incumbents

• Senevita AG: Swiss operator of residential care homes and assisted living facilities. Comparable as a multi-site elderly care provider operating under cantonal oversight and Leistungsvertrag frameworks, with broader service lines than Stiftung Mühlehalde.
• Tertianum Gruppe: One of Switzerland's largest senior living and care operators, with a multi-site portfolio across the country. Comparable as a major provider of residential elderly care and assisted living, though at much larger scale and without a sensory-impairment specialization.

Regional players

• Stiftung Sehbehindertenhilfe Basel: Basel-region nonprofit supporting blind and visually impaired people through social services, housing, and integration programs. Comparable as a regional player in the same domain (visual impairment), serving a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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