Zorggroep Zaanstreek

What Zorggroep Zaanstreek does

Zorggroep Zaanstreek is a Dutch ANBI-designated nonprofit elderly care provider operating two physical care centers in Zaandam, Netherlands: Pennemes (founded 1677, one of the oldest care institutions in the country) and Mennistenerf (founded 1954). The two centers entered an administrative merger under the name MPC Zaandam in 2018 and legally merged into Zorggroep Zaanstreek on 1 January 2022. The organization serves 713 elderly clients aged 70-101, split across residential care, WMO-funded household assistance, day care (dagbesteding), and extramural home care (wijkzorg/thuiszorg) across the Zaanstreek region.

The core operating model is public-funded elderly care delivered under the Dutch Wlz (long-term care) and WMO (social support) frameworks, with revenue flowing from CIZ-issued Wlz-indicaties and Sociaal Wijkteam-issued WMO-indicaties, supplemented by tax-deductible donations through ANBI-registered Friends foundations. The organization differentiates on a green care environment proposition combining biophilic design, animal-assisted elements, sustainability infrastructure (500+ solar panels, solar boilers reducing gas consumption by 75%, motion-sensor lighting cutting electricity use 30%), and structured activity programming. Distribution runs through three channels: two physical care centers, regional home-care delivery, and a referral pipeline anchored in the Sociaal Wijkteam, CIZ, and the 27-partner Netwerk Dementie Zaanstreek-Waterland.

Governance is led by a single-member Raad van Bestuur currently headed by Suus Brink (since 16 March 2026) and overseen by a five-member Raad van Toezicht chaired by L.B.J. Schmitz. The organization maintains GDPR-compliant health-data operations on EU servers, holds ANBI status from the Dutch tax authority, and operates websites and social channels for Mennistenerf, Pennemes, and the parent brand. The technology stack and product surface are traditional care-operations rather than AI- or software-driven, with the differentiating asset being the physical care environment and community-rooted heritage of the two Zaandam sites.

Name

Zorggroep Zaanstreek

Legal name

Zorggroep Zaanstreek

Website

https://zorggroepzaanstreek.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zorggroep Zaanstreek is a Dutch ANBI-designated nonprofit that provides Wlz- and WMO-funded residential, home, and day care for 713 elderly clients across two Zaandam care centers, Pennemes and Mennistenerf.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), 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 primary industry

Housing & Placement Coordination (Assisted Living, Memory Care, SNF) (HSABAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD), Light Housekeeping & Home Upkeep (Non-Medical) (HSABAAAD), Caregiver Support & Education Programs (Center-Based) (HSABANAN)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Residential nursing care
• Home care services
• Dementia care
• Day care activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaandam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wlz-funded residential care: Long-term Care Act (Wlz) funding for residential care at Pennemes and Mennistenerf. Clients require a Wlz-indicatie from CIZ (Centrum Indicatiestelling Zorg).
2. WMO-funded home help: Municipal social support (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning) for household assistance. Clients obtain WMO-indicatie from Sociaal Wijkteam and pay income-dependent contribution to CAK.
3. WMO-funded day care: Day care services (dagbesteding) funded via WMO or Wlz indicatie. Income-dependent client contribution collected by CAK.
4. Donations and gifts: As an ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling), the organization receives tax-deductible donations through Friends of Mennistenerf and Friends of Pennemes foundations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Zorggroep Zaanstreek provides elderly care and support services through two care centers in Zaandam (Pennemes and Mennistenerf) and through home-based services across the Zaanstreek region. Its service portfolio includes residential care (Wlz-funded), WMO-funded household help, structured day activities (dagbesteding), and home care (wijkzorg/thuiszorg), anchored in a green care environment featuring courtyards, rooftop gardens, animals, and sustainability features.

Product overview

Zorggroep Zaanstreek is a Dutch elderly care organization formed by the 2022 merger of two historic Zaandam-based care centers: Pennemes (est. 1677) and Mennistenerf (est. 1954). The organization operates as a unified care provider offering residential care at both facilities plus home-based support services. The core service portfolio includes: two residential care locations (Pennemes and Mennistenerf) providing woonzorg and intramurale zorg; Hulp bij het Huishouden (WMO household assistance); Dagbesteding (structured day care activities); and extramural home care (wijkzorg/thuiszorg). The organization emphasizes a green, sustainable approach to elderly care, incorporating gardens, animals, and natural light into their care philosophy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pennemes Care Center One of two care centers operated by Zorggroep Zaanstreek in Zaandam, established in 1677, providing residential elderly care (woonzorg and intramurale zorg) for 305 clients aged 70–101. Features a rooftop garden, courtyard, animal areas, and a green care philosophy.
• Mennistenerf Care Center One of two care centers operated by Zorggroep Zaanstreek in Zaandam, founded in 1954, providing residential elderly care (including a small-scale living department) for 408 clients aged 70–101. Equipped with solar boilers and motion-sensor lighting.
• Hulp bij het Huishouden (WMO Household Assistance) Household assistance service provided under the WMO (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning) framework, including cleaning and household tasks for elderly individuals who find such tasks temporarily or permanently too demanding. Requires a municipal WMO indication via Sociaal Wijkteam.
• Dagbesteding (Day Care Activities) Structured day activities program offered at both Mennistenerf and Pennemes, providing daily structure, social activities, crafts, outings, music, yoga, and lunch for elderly participants. Requires a WMO or Wlz indication; volunteer transportation is arranged.
• Wijkzorg / Thuiszorg (Home Care) Home care services delivered at clients' own homes across the Zaanstreek region, forming part of the continuum of care alongside the two residential centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solar energy saves 30% on electricity through motion-sensor lighting
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Netwerk Dementie Zaanstreek-WaterlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZorggroep Zaanstreek participates as a member in Netwerk Dementie Zaanstreek-Waterland, a regional dementia care network covering Edam-Volendam, Landsmeer, Oostzaan, Purmerend, Waterland, Wormerland and Zaanstad municipalities. The network shares information about living with dementia and provides coordinated support across the illness trajectory.
• Alzheimer NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational dementia advocacy organization and member of Netwerk Dementie Zaanstreek-Waterland, providing resources and support for people with dementia and their caregivers.
• Dementie Netwerk NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational dementia network organization that Netwerk Dementie Zaanstreek-Waterland is affiliated with as a member, enabling knowledge sharing and best practices nationally.
• Gemeente ZaanstadcoreOthersMunicipality of Zaanstad, one of the seven municipalities in the Netwerk Dementie Zaanstreek-Waterland. Partner in coordinating local dementia care and support services.
• BuurtzorgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge Dutch home care organization and member of Netwerk Dementie Zaanstreek-Waterland, collaborating on regional dementia care coordination.
• De ZorgcirkelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional care provider and member of Netwerk Dementie Zaanstreek-Waterland, participating in coordinated dementia care services.
• EveanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare organization and member of Netwerk Dementie Zaanstreek-Waterland for regional dementia care collaboration.
• Home InsteadmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior care provider and member of Netwerk Dementie Zaanstreek-Waterland for home care and dementia support services.
• Huisartsenzorg Zaanstreek-WaterlandmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral practitioner care group serving Zaanstreek-Waterland region and member of Netwerk Dementie Zaanstreek-Waterland, coordinating primary care for dementia patients.
• Zilveren Kruis AchmeamajorOthersMajor Dutch health insurer and member of Netwerk Dementie Zaanstreek-Waterland, involved in healthcare financing and care coordination.
• Sociaal Wijkteam ZaanstadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMunicipal social neighborhood teams that receive WMO-indicatie applications from clients needing household help or social support. Primary referral channel for WMO-funded services.
• CIZ (Centrum Indicatiestelling Zorg)coreOthersNational care indication assessment center that processes Wlz-indicatie applications for clients requiring residential or continuous care.
• Vrienden van MennistenerfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFriends foundation for Mennistenerf that raises donations to fund extras for clients and residents. Helps with community fundraising and ANBI-deductible contributions.
• Vrienden van PennemesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFriends foundation for Pennemes that raises donations to fund extras for clients and residents. Supports community engagement and ANBI-deductible giving.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Allerzorg: Dutch home care organization providing thuiszorg, wijkzorg, and Huishoudelijke hulp under WMO and Wlz funding. Competes with Zorggroep Zaanstreek's home care and household help services using the same regulated funding mechanisms.
• Pieter van Foreest: Elderly care organization in the Delft/Westland region offering residential, home, and dementia care. Comparable Dutch elderly care operator with similar multi-site residential model and regulated funding mix, though operating in a different province.
• Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland: Dutch elderly care organization in Amstelveen/Aalsmeer offering residential care, home care, and day care with a comparable green/wellness-oriented care philosophy. Similar scale and ANBI-style nonprofit structure to Zorggroep Zaanstreek.

Broad incumbents

• Woonzorg Nederland: Large Dutch elderly housing and care organization operating numerous residential locations nationwide. Comparable in residential elderly care model but at much greater scale and with national geographic reach.
• Amstelring: Major Amsterdam and Amstelland elderly care provider operating multiple residential locations plus home care and day services. Similar integrated service portfolio to Zorggroep Zaanstreek but with a broader geographic footprint.
• Evean: Major North Holland care organization and Netwerk Dementie Zaanstreek-Waterland partner. Evean provides elderly care, home care, and dementia services across the broader region, making it a direct competitor for both clients and care staff.
• Cordaan: Large Amsterdam-based care organization offering residential elderly care, home care, and dementia services. Comparable in service mix to Zorggroep Zaanstreek but operating at significantly greater scale across a different but adjacent metro region.
• Buurtzorg: Large Dutch home care organization and fellow Netwerk Dementie Zaanstreek-Waterland partner. Buurtzorg is the dominant nationwide home care provider with self-managing district nursing teams, competing directly with Zorggroep Zaanstreek's thuiszorg/wijkzorg service and operating in the same Zaandam catchment.

Direct peers

• Home Instead Netherlands: Senior home care franchise and Netwerk Dementie partner serving the same Zaanstreek-Waterland region. Competes with Zorggroep Zaanstreek for the same elderly population needing in-home support and household assistance.
• De Zorgcirkel: Regional care provider in the Zaanstreek-Waterland area and Netwerk Dementie partner. De Zorgcirkel offers residential, home, and dementia care across multiple locations in the same geography, directly overlapping Zorggroep Zaanstreek's service portfolio and target population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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