Boerderij Ruimzicht

What Boerderij Ruimzicht does

Boerderij Ruimzicht operates a farm-based residential and day care facility in Oldelamer, Friesland, Netherlands, serving people with intellectual disabilities who meet a minimum VG/ZZP-indication 03 threshold. The facility opened in January 2012 with seven architect-designed apartments (each with private shower, toilet, kitchen, and balcony) set on a farm between meadows, with shared common areas including a large communal kitchen, gardens, and workshops. The organization delivers 24/7 professional support covering personal care, decision-making, work and education, day activities, social integration, daily planning, leisure, and transportation, drawing on a multidisciplinary external network (physiotherapy, nursing, orthopedagogy, psychology). Four core service lines operate on the same campus: Wonen (supported residential living), Dagbesteding (structured day activities including household work, gardening, cooking, B&B guest service, woodwork, and crafts), Logeren (short overnight stays for families with or without disabilities), and Bed & Brochje (a commercial B&B).

The underlying operating model is fundamentally human-delivered care on a single physical site; there is no proprietary software platform, digital automation, or AI component to the service delivery. Business model mechanics combine three revenue streams: (1) Persoonsgebonden Budget (PGB) — Dutch personal budget allocations that fund professional 24/7 care support per resident; (2) resident-borne costs covering apartment rent, meals, laundry, and leisure; and (3) commercial B&B and overnight-stay revenue from external guests. The project was financed in part by Province of Fryslân and built by Borren Staalenhoef Architecten (nominated for BNA Building of the Year 2013) with Bouwbedrijf Buiteveld as construction contractor. Customer acquisition is community-led, with referrals sourced through personal networks, regional care offices, and word-of-mouth rather than paid marketing.

Governance sits with Stichting Zorg en Begeleiding op Ruimzicht, a Dutch nonprofit foundation founded in 2004 by siblings Auke Kroondijk (financial and operational lead; HTS Leeuwarden, TU Twente Bedrijfskunde; ex-Management Accountant) and Tryntsje Kroondijk (care and vision lead; Psychology, Groningen 1987; ex-Industrial Psychologist at AT&T, Ericsson, UPS, and Boertien en Partners). The foundation is supported by a formal Raad van Advies chaired by Wiko Bonthond with members Harold Brouwer and Ineke Delis, plus a Residents' Meeting (Bewonersvergadering). The organization holds the Perspekt Gouden Keurmerk (Gold Quality Mark, awarded March 2018, three-year validity) and has cleared Inspectie voor de Gezondheidszorg (Healthcare Inspectorate) compliance. There is no parent company, no outside equity, and no funding rounds; financial support to date has come from Province of Fryslân and small community contributions (e.g., Rabobank Heerenveen Cooperatiefonds, Tafelronde 182 Wolvega).

Name

Boerderij Ruimzicht

Legal name

Stichting Zorg en Begeleiding op Ruimzicht

Website

https://www.ruimzichtwonen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boerderij Ruimzicht operates a farm-based residential and day care facility in Oldelamer, Friesland, providing supported apartments, day activities, short stays, and a small B&B for people with intellectual disabilities. Revenue derives from Dutch PGB personal budgets, resident-paid rent, and ancillary services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Disability Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Small Residential Care Homes (RCFE/Board & Care) (HLADABAF)

Keywords

• Residential disability care
• Intellectual disability services
• Assisted living facilities
• Day activity programs
• Farm-based care

Headquarters

HQ city

Oldelamer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Apartment Rental: Boerderij Ruimzicht rents out new apartments with private shower, toilet, kitchen, and balcony. Costs for rent, meals, laundry, and leisure activities are borne by the residents.
2. PGB-funded Care Support: Professional support services are financed through Persoonsgebonden Budget (PGB) - a personal budget system. Provides 24 hours per day, 7 days per week professional support for optimal quality of life, living and working.
3. Bed & Breakfast: B&B rooms available for guests with or without disabilities. Support available for guests with disabilities. Part of the farm operations.
4. Overnight Stays (Logeren): Separate section reserved for guest accommodation for families with or without disabilities. Support available for guests with disabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boerderij Ruimzicht operates a farm-based residential and daytime activity facility in Oldelamer, Friesland, providing independent apartments, 24/7 professional care support, structured day activities, and overnight accommodation for people with intellectual disabilities. Services are financed through Persoonsgebonden Budget (PGB) personal budgets, and the facility also runs a commercial Bed & Breakfast (Bêd & Brochje) operation as part of its diversified farm activities.

Product overview

Boerderij Ruimzicht is a farm-based care and living organization offering an integrated portfolio of services for people with intellectual disabilities. The organization operates four core services: (1) Wonen (Living) - residential apartments with 24/7 support; (2) Dagbesteding (Day Activities) - meaningful daytime activities including farm work, cooking, gardening, and crafts; (3) Logeren (Overnight Stays) - short-term accommodation with support; and (4) Bed & Breakfast (Bêd & Brochje) - commercial guest accommodation. All services are provided on a working farm in Oldelamer, Friesland, with funding primarily through Personal Budgets (PGB).

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wonen (Living) Residential living in independent apartments for people with intellectual disabilities. Each apartment includes a private shower, toilet, kitchen, and balcony, with access to common areas including a large communal kitchen, garden, and workshop.
• Dagbesteding (Day Activities) Day care and meaningful activities on the farm including household work, garden maintenance, cooking, B&B guest services, woodwork, and creative activities in the workshop. Activities expanded in 2014 with two new workspaces in the barn.
• Logeren (Overnight Stays) Overnight accommodation for guests with or without disabilities who need support. The farm has separate guest rooms with private shower and toilet, providing respite accommodation for families.
• Bed & Breakfast (Bêd & Brochje) Commercial bed and breakfast service offering overnight accommodation with evening meals and breakfast, operated as part of the farm's diversified activities and used as a meaningful day activity for residents.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stichting Zorg en Begeleiding op RuimzichtcoreOthers · 1 January 2012Parent foundation that owns and operates Boerderij Ruimzicht. Founded by siblings Auke and Tryntsje Kroondijk. Governed by board, Advisory Council (Raad van Advies), and Residents Meeting (Bewonersvergadering).
• PerspektcoreOthersQuality certification organization that awarded Boerderij Ruimzicht the Gouden Keurmerk (Golden Certificate) after comprehensive evaluation process.
• QuasirminorOthersExternal complaints functionary available for residents to submit complaints outside of Ruimzicht's internal process.
• Borren Staalenhoef ArchitectencoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitect firm that developed and refined building plans and ensured building permit was issued in 2 phases by the municipality. Nominated the building for BNA Gebouw van het Jaar 2013.
• Bouwebedrijf Buiteveld (Oosterwolde)minorOthersConstruction company responsible for building Boerderij Ruimzicht. Led by Bert Sint Nicolaas from Sintell.
• Installatiebedrijf Oosterveld (de Blesse)minorOthersInstallation company responsible for all installations including sustainable and resistant wood finishing for the apartment building.
• SintellminorOthersProject management for the construction, led by Bert Sint Nicolaas.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• L'Arche International: International federation of communities where people with and without intellectual disabilities live and work together, often on farms or in craft-based settings. Closest conceptual match to Boerderij Ruimzicht's integrated farm-based living-working model, though operating at significantly larger global scale.
• Camphill Communities: International movement of intentional communities, many farm-based, providing lifelong housing and meaningful day activities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable residential-farm-care model with shared emphasis on community integration and meaningful work.

Broad incumbents

• 's Heeren Loo: One of the largest Dutch care providers for people with intellectual disabilities, offering residential, day, and ambulatory support across many locations in the Netherlands. Comparable resident population but vastly larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Philadelphia Zorg: Major Dutch care organization supporting people with intellectual disabilities through residential living, day activities, and family support services across multiple regions. Operates in the same Dutch ID care market with overlapping service categories.
• Lunet zorg: Dutch care provider offering residential, ambulatory, and day-activity services primarily for adults with intellectual disabilities in the southern Netherlands. Comparable service mix with regional rather than single-site footprint.
• ASVZ: Dutch care organization providing housing, daytime activities, and support for people with intellectual disabilities across multiple locations in the Netherlands. Directly competes for PGB-funded residents in the same Dutch care market.
• Dichterbij: Dutch care provider for people with intellectual disabilities, offering residential living, day activities, and family support across multiple locations in Limburg and surrounding regions. Comparable resident population and Dutch PGB funding model.
• Cello: Dutch care organization offering residential, day activity, and support services for people with intellectual disabilities across North Brabant. Comparable service portfolio and Dutch PGB funding environment.

Emerging players

• Bartiméus: Dutch specialist care organization focused on people with visual impairment combined with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Provides residential and day services for a narrower population subset that overlaps with Boerderij Ruimzicht's ID focus but adds sensory disability specialization.

Others

• Stichting Perspekt: Dutch quality certification body for small-scale residential and community-based care providers, which awarded Boerderij Ruimzicht the Gouden Keurmerk. Ecosystem participant rather than competitor, but useful comparable for understanding the broader Dutch small-scale care market and certification standards.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ruimzichtwonen
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfm8nnv8YHEHZjBkpf1AMgw
• Facebookfacebook.com/RuimzichtOldelamer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boerderij-ruimzicht

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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