Wydenhof - Lebensqualität für Senioren

What Wydenhof - Lebensqualität für Senioren does

Wydenhof - Lebensqualität für Senioren is a non-profit senior care and nursing facility in Rubigen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, operated as a gemeinnützige Aktiengesellschaft since 2023 under sole ownership of the Vereinigung Freier Missionsgemeinden (VFMG), an evangelical free-church association. The facility currently houses up to 53 elderly residents in single rooms across the main building (Haupthaus) and the 2011-built Haus Stockhorn, with a stated "stay until end of life" philosophy including continued care through heavy-care status. Services span long-term nursing care, short-term respite stays (10 to 56 days per year), and independent senior apartments (currently 3, expanding to 8 by end-2027).

The operating model is direct-to-consumer: residents and families engage through the website, phone, email, and downloadable admission forms, with referrals flowing through industry directories (senesuisse, curaviva, heiminfo.ch) and the VFMG community network. Technology footprint is limited to an electronic nursing documentation system and a 24/7 in-house home doctor practice (Heimarztpraxis) that minimizes hospital transfers; care delivery is grounded in kinesthetics and lean-management methodology rather than AI-driven systems. Ancillary services — Aktivierungstherapie, cafeteria, twice-weekly devotions, hairdressing, podiatry, physiotherapy, laundry, and catering — are bundled into residency.

Revenue is generated primarily from monthly resident invoices averaging around CHF 6,000 in advance payment, with nursing cost contributions co-funded by health insurers, the Canton of Bern, and federal supplementary benefits (Ergänzungsleistungen). A 2026 rate sheet (Tarifblatt 2026) governs pricing. The facility employs approximately 80 staff drawn from the Aaretal, Bern Ost, Gürbetal, Kiesental, and Worblental regions and trains 1-2 FaGe apprentices annually. Capacity is being expanded through the Haus Längenberg construction project (Spring 2026 to Autumn 2027), which will add 13 modern nursing rooms and 5 additional senior apartments. The company is privately held and does not disclose revenue; financials are reported only via non-profit governance.

Name

Wydenhof - Lebensqualität für Senioren

Legal name

Wydenhof - Lebensqualität für Senioren

Website

https://wydenhof-rubigen.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wydenhof is a non-profit nursing home in Rubigen, Canton Bern, Switzerland, providing long-term nursing care, short-term respite stays, and independent senior apartments to elderly residents in the Bern region, owned by the VFMG evangelical association and currently housing 53 residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior / elderly residential care

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD), Facility-Based Respite (Assisted Living/SNF/Memory Care Short Stays) (HLADAKAB)

Keywords

• Senior nursing care
• Residential elderly care
• Respite care services
• Independent senior living
• Long-term care facility

Headquarters

HQ city

Rubigen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Long-term Nursing Care: Core revenue from permanent residence nursing care. Residents pay accommodation costs, care contributions, and nursing costs are partially covered by health insurance, canton of Bern, and supplementary benefits (Ergänzungsleistungen). The facility is health-insurance recognized and krankenkassenanerkannt.
2. Respite/Vacation Care (Ferienzimmer): Short-term stays for a minimum of 10 days up to a maximum of 56 days per calendar year. Care costs are partially covered by health insurance and canton of Bern, with residents paying accommodation costs.
3. Senior Apartments (Seniorenwohnungen): Independent living apartments for seniors who are still self-sufficient (rüstige Personen). Currently 3 apartments available, expanding to 8 by end of 2027.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wydenhof operates a Swiss residential nursing home (Alters- und Pflegeheim) in Rubigen, Canton of Bern, providing long-term nursing care for elderly residents, short-term respite stays (Ferienzimmer), independent senior apartments, activation therapy, an on-site medical practice, a restaurant/cafeteria, laundry, hairdresser, and Christian devotional services under the umbrella of Vereinigung Freier Missionsgemeinden (VFMG). The facility, founded in 1947 by the Künti family and operated by VFMG since 1976, is structured as a non-profit stock corporation (since 2023) with approximately 80 employees serving ~53 of ~60 licensed residents.

Product overview

Wydenhof is a senior living and care facility consisting of multiple interconnected buildings: the main house (Haupthaus), Haus Stockhorn (opened 2011), and the upcoming Haus Längenberg (opening 2027). The facility offers three main service lines: long-term nursing care (Alters- & Pflegeheimplätze) with up to 53 beds in single rooms, short-term vacation stays (Ferienzimmer), and independent senior apartments (Seniorenwohnungen) — currently 3 units, expanding to 8 by 2027. Support services include Aktivierungstherapie (activity therapy), Cafeteria, religious services, catering, laundry, hairdressing, and an in-house medical practice available 24/7. The facility uses electronic nursing documentation for care records. Residents receive physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, and dental services through visiting practitioners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Haus Längenberg: New building under construction (2026-2027) featuring 13 modern nursing rooms and 5 senior apartments. Replaces the historic villa.
• Haus Stockhorn

Products and services

• Long-term residential nursing care (Alters- und Pflegeheimplätze) Full-time residential nursing home placement for elderly residents requiring ongoing care; serves approximately 53 of ~60 licensed residents at the Rubigen facility, delivered by ~80 staff under publicly subsidized cantonal tariff rates.
• Short-term respite stays (Ferienzimmer) Short-duration temporary residential stays for elderly individuals, billed at a daily rate, intended to relieve family caregivers and allow trial stays before long-term admission.
• Senior apartments (Seniorenwohnungen) Independent rental apartments for seniors on the Wydenhof campus; three units currently available, with capacity expanding to eight apartments by 2027, providing a continuum-of-care pathway into on-site nursing services.
• Activation therapy (Aktivierungstherapie) Therapeutic activity and engagement program for residents, supporting cognitive, social, and physical well-being as part of the multi-disciplinary care offering.
• On-site medical practice (Heimarztpraxis) In-house physician practice providing primary medical care to residents on the Wydenhof campus, enabling integrated medical oversight without external travel.
• Restaurant and cafeteria dining (Speisesaal / Cafeteria) On-site dining facility offering residents and visitors meals, with a cafeteria available to the Wydenhof community.
• Laundry service (Wäscheservice) Internal laundry service for residents' clothing and linens, provided as part of the Wydenhof care package.
• Hairdresser service (Coiffeur) On-site hairdresser service available to residents as part of the facility's personal-care amenities.
• Christian devotional services (Andachten & Gottesdienste) Regular devotional services and church services offered to residents, reflecting the Wydenhof / VFMG faith-based mission and culture.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53 nursing beds across multiple buildings including new construction Haus Längenberg (13 additional care rooms) opening autumn 2027
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vereinigung Freier Missionsgemeinden (VFMG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVFMG (evangelical free church association) is the parent organization and sole shareholder of Wydenhof. The organization acquired the property in 1976 with the mandate to continue operating the nursing home and expand it. VFMG provides pastoral staff for devotional services and worship at the facility. The organization maintains its headquarters nearby at Worbstrasse 36, Rubigen.
• LindenhofspitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA regional hospital (likely Lindenhof Hospital in Bern region) with whom Wydenhof maintains a good cooperation relationship in healthcare coordination and patient transfers.
• Heimarztpraxis (Home Doctor Practice)coreTechnology or IntegrationA competent home doctor practice provides 24/7 medical support to Wydenhof residents, ensuring continuous medical care without requiring hospital transfers. This partnership enables the facility to offer around-the-clock medical coverage.
• Partner-Apotheke (Partner Pharmacy)minorOthersEmployees receive a 20% discount on non-prescription medications and care products from a partner pharmacy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wydenhof

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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