Rs-hilfsmittel Gmbh

Name

Rs-hilfsmittel Gmbh

Legal name

RS-Hilfsmittel GmbH

Website

https://rs-hilfsmittel.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Healthcare Equipment and Medical Aids

NAICS

Home Health Equipment Rental (532283), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobility Device Sales, Rental & Service (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers) (HSABAKAC), Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF), Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE), Medical & Mobility Device Leasing (Consumer) (FSAKANAJ)

Keywords

• Medical aids retail
• Assistive devices
• Mobility equipment
• Home healthcare supplies
• Orthopedic and care products

Headquarters

HQ city

Heimberg

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Retail sale of mobility aids (rollators, wheelchairs, scooters), care beds, bathroom aids, therapy devices, TEMPUR products, compression stockings, and other medical/assistive equipment to end customers.
2. Rental Services: Most articles available for rental with a system allowing customers to test products and purchase from rental at a later date. Mietservice (rental service) is a key differentiator.
3. Service and Repair: Servicearbeiten including wheelchair service, stair lift maintenance, and general repair services for medical equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

RS-Hilfsmittel GmbH is a Swiss specialty retailer that sells and rents medical aids and assistive devices, including mobility equipment (rollators, wheelchairs, electric scooters, stairlifts), care beds, bathroom and toilet aids, therapy equipment, TEMPUR products, and compression stockings, available through four physical stores and an eShop with nationwide delivery. The company complements its product offering with home consultation, orthopedic advisory, delivery, and ISO 17664-compliant reprocessing of reusable medical aids.

Product overview

RS Hilfsmittel GmbH is a Swiss medical aids retailer operating as a multi-location specialty healthcare company with over 10,000 products rapidly available. The company offers mobility aids (rollators, manual wheelchairs, electric mobility scooters), care beds, bathroom aids (toilet chairs, bath boards), therapy equipment, TEMPUR mattresses, and specialized products like Moretti and move-it ONE wheelchairs. The business operates on a platform model with four physical locations (Heimberg, Langnau, Burgdorf, and RS Gesundheit) plus an e-commerce shop (shop.rs-hilfsmittel.ch), providing both purchase and rental options for most products. Services include home consultation, orthopedic consulting, delivery service, and medical aid reprocessing according to ISO 17664 standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobility aids (rollators, manual wheelchairs, electric scooters) Rollators, manual wheelchairs, and electric mobility scooters (Elektromobil) sold and rented to individuals with limited mobility for indoor and outdoor use.
• Care beds (Pflegebetten) Adjustable care beds for home nursing, sold and delivered to private households and care settings.
• Bathroom and toilet aids Toilet chairs, bath boards, and other bathroom safety aids for individuals with reduced mobility or balance issues.
• Therapy devices (Therapiegeräte) Therapy devices for home rehabilitation and physiotherapy use, sold to private customers.
• Compression stockings (Kompressionsstrümpfe) Medical compression stockings for venous and lymphatic conditions, supplied to private end users.
• TEMPUR sleep and comfort products Authorized retail of TEMPUR mattresses, pillows, and sleep systems for pressure relief and comfort.
• move-it ONE wheelchairs Premium move-it ONE wheelchair models retailed as an exclusive line by RS-Hilfsmittel GmbH.
• Moretti product line Moretti-branded medical aids and assistive devices retailed by RS-Hilfsmittel GmbH.
• Stairlifts (Treppenlifte) Stairlifts sold and installed for residential use to assist individuals with mobility limitations on stairs.
• Rise recliners (Aufstehsessel) Sit-to-stand recliner chairs sold to private customers needing assistance standing up from a seated position.
• Medical aid rental service (Mietservice) Short-term rental of mobility and care equipment, with the option to purchase, for private customers and short-term care needs.
• Home consultation (Heimberatung) In-home advisory service where RS-Hilfsmittel specialists visit customers to recommend and fit medical aids in their home environment.
• Orthopedic consultation (Orthopädie-Beratung) Expert orthopedic advisory to help customers select and fit orthopedic products such as compression stockings and supports.
• Medical aid reprocessing (Hilfsmittelaufbereitung) ISO 17664-compliant cleaning and reprocessing of reusable medical aids, performed at RS-Hilfsmittel in-house facilities.
• Delivery service (Lieferservice) Direct delivery of medical aids and assistive devices to customers' homes across Switzerland.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Doctors and therapistscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaborates with doctors and therapists for patient referrals and coordinated care. Healthcare professionals recommend RS Hilfsmittel products as part of rehabilitation and care plans.
• IV-Stellen (disability insurance offices)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoordinates with Swiss disability insurance (IV) offices for funding and equipment approval for eligible individuals.
• Spitex (home care services)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Swiss home care organizations for provision of assistive equipment to home care clients.
• Health and accident insurance providerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaborates with health insurers and accident insurance providers for coverage and reimbursement of medical aids and equipment.
• Institutions and care homesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplies assistive equipment and provides consultation services to healthcare institutions and care homes in Switzerland.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arjo: Swedish-listed global provider of medical beds, lifts, hygiene systems and DME for care homes and hospitals. Comparable in care beds, lifts and institutional customer base that RS Hilfsmittel serves.
• Ottobock: Global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs and rehabilitation technology. Overlaps with RS Hilfsmittel in mobility and rehab categories but operates as a global manufacturer/incumbent rather than a regional specialist retailer.
• Invacare: Global manufacturer and supplier of home and long-term care medical products including wheelchairs, beds and respiratory equipment. Overlaps with RS Hilfsmittel's DME assortment but at manufacturer/distributor scale.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Broad-line manufacturer and distributor of durable medical equipment, mobility products and bathroom safety aids. Comparable category overlap with RS Hilfsmittel as a much larger global incumbent.
• Sunrise Medical: Global mobility manufacturer (manual and power wheelchairs, scooters, seating). Comparable product overlap in RS Hilfsmittel's core mobility category, but operates as a global OEM rather than Swiss specialist retail.

Direct peers

• Reha-Team Schweiz: Swiss network of rehabilitation and medical aids specialist stores serving elderly and disabled customers. Closely aligned in assortment (rollators, wheelchairs, care beds), insurance coordination and home consultation services.
• Meyra (Meyra GmbH): German manufacturer and retailer of wheelchairs, rollators and rehabilitation equipment with strong DACH retail presence. Comparable in mobility-aid core products and insurance reimbursement workflows.
• Streifeneder ortho.production: German DME specialist supplying orthopedic and rehabilitation aids to specialist retail and institutional customers. Comparable assortment breadth and customer segment to RS Hilfsmittel.
• Bähler Orthopädie: Swiss orthopedic and medical aids retailer providing mobility, rehabilitation and daily living aids. Comparable specialty-store format, prescription-driven workflow and elderly/disabled customer base.
• Ortho-Team AG: Swiss specialty retailer of orthopedic aids, mobility products and rehabilitation equipment with multiple branches. Directly comparable business model, customer mix and product categories to RS Hilfsmittel in the DACH region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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