Zweckverband Gesundheitszentrum Dielsdorf

What Zweckverband Gesundheitszentrum Dielsdorf does

Zweckverband Gesundheitszentrum Dielsdorf (GZD) is a public-law municipal association (Zweckverband) under Swiss cantonal law, owned collectively by the 22 municipalities of Bezirk Dielsdorf in Canton Zürich. Formally constituted as a regulatory successor to the former Spital Dielsdorf district hospital (acute care discontinued in 1999; renamed in 2010), GZD operates a multi-site geriatric care platform anchored by a 270+-bed stationary long-term care facility across its Dielsdorf headquarters (Haus A-E, including the CHF 38M Haus A opened in 2017) and a Pflegewohngruppe in Regensdorf, complemented by a Pflegewohngruppe in Oberglatt and Spitex Regional home-care support points in Dielsdorf, Niederhasli, and Regensdorf.

The service portfolio spans stationary long-term care (Langzeitpflege), acute and transition care (Akut- und Übergangspflege, 4-8 week rehabilitation stays), specialized dementia care (including purpose-built triangular-architecture wards in Haus C), palliative care (11 dedicated rooms), geriatric day/night clinic (GTNK), temporary respite stays, "Wohnen mit Service" assisted-living apartments, and the AIDA-Care outreach dementia assessment program. On-site partner practices — ADUS Klinik (private hospital in the former acute-care building since 2018), Adus Radiologie AG (64-row CT, 1.5T MRI, mammography with tomosynthesis), Augeninstitut, Physio Plus AG physiotherapy, foodteam nutrition counseling, and Neuroth hearing center — extend the on-campus care ecosystem. The newly established Bedarfsbescheinigungsstelle provides needs certification for AHV supplementary benefits across most municipalities in the district.

GZD's revenue model is fundamentally public-sector: FY2025 operating revenue of CHF 55,125,000.89 was effectively balanced against operating expenses of CHF 55,117,841.23, producing a CHF 7,159.66 surplus. Income is derived from per-diem stationary tariffs (covered through Swiss health insurance, Zusatzleistungen, and patient contributions), Spitex Regional Dielsdorf ambulatory fees (CHF 6,426,776.23 in balanced revenue/expenses), and municipal Zweckverband membership funding from the 22 owner-communities. Ancillary revenue is generated through Restaurant Giardino (public dining, 100 indoor + 100 terrace seats), catering for up to 200 guests, and seminar/meeting room rentals. The organization employs approximately 500 staff from 35 nationalities and offers around 50 annual training positions across eight vocational tracks. Governance is exercised through a 22-member Delegiertenversammlung (one delegate per member municipality) and a 5-member Verwaltungsrat; the executive team is led by Direktor/CEO Gerhard Schuck. Recent strategic activity centers on the announced integrations of Alters- und Pflegeheim Furttal (APF) and Spitex Otelfingen into the Zweckverband structure.

Name

Zweckverband Gesundheitszentrum Dielsdorf

Legal name

Zweckverband Gesundheitszentrum Dielsdorf

Website

https://gzdielsdorf.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Public-law municipal healthcare association operating a 270+ bed long-term care center and Spitex home care services across Dielsdorf, Regensdorf, and Oberglatt for the 22 municipalities of Bezirk Dielsdorf, Canton Zürich, Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Long-term geriatric healthcare and nursing services

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Home Health Care Services (621610), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADALAL

End-of-Life Planning & Hospice/Palliative Care Coordination

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Senior Care Coordination & Case Management (Geriatric Care Management)

SECONDARYHLADAHAB

Inpatient Hospice (General Inpatient Care)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Hospice & Palliative Care (Home/Facility-Based)

SECONDARYHSABAFAA

Routine In-Home Hospice Care

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Hospice & Palliative In-Home Care

Keywords

• Long-term nursing care
• Geriatric healthcare services
• Home care services
• Palliative and dementia care
• Rehabilitative transition care

Headquarters

HQ city

Dielsdorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Stationäre Langzeitpflege: Revenue from long-term care services provided to residents in the health center's 270+ beds across Dielsdorf and Regensdorf locations
2. Spitex Regional (Ambulante Pflege): Home care services for contract municipalities providing outpatient care to enable people to stay in their homes despite health limitations
3. Öffentliche Finanzierung: Public funding through Zweckverband membership fees from 22 municipalities; annual revenue CHF 55,125,000.89 (2025), operating expenses CHF 55,117,841.23
4. Gastronomie und Seminare: Restaurant Giardino public dining services, banquet facilities, and room rentals generating additional revenue

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Zweckverband Gesundheitszentrum Dielsdorf is a public-law municipal healthcare association providing stationary long-term nursing care (over 270 beds at Dielsdorf and Regensdorf), outpatient home care through Spitex Regional, and specialized geriatric services including palliative care, dementia care, acute and transition care, and geriatric rehabilitation. It serves 22 municipalities in the Bezirk Dielsdorf with around 500 employees, complemented by ancillary services such as restaurant, catering, and room rentals.

Product overview

The Zweckverband Gesundheitszentrum Dielsdorf is a public-law healthcare consortium offering a unified portfolio of inpatient, outpatient, and semi-inpatient care services across the Dielsdorf district. The core offering centers on stationary long-term care (Langzeitpflege) with over 270 beds at two main locations, supplemented by specialized care pathways including acute and transition care (Akut- und Übergangspflege), palliative care, dementia care, and geriatric assessment/rehabilitation. Ambulatory services are provided through SPITEX Regional home care. The organization also operates the AIDA-Care outreach dementia counseling service and a Bedarfsbescheinigungsstelle (needs certification office) for supplementary benefit counseling. On-site partner services including ADUS Klinik, Adus Radiologie AG, Augeninstitut, Physio Plus AG, foodteam nutrition counseling, and Neuroth hearing center complement the offering. Ancillary services include Restaurant Giardino (public dining), catering for events up to 200 guests, and meeting room rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Langzeitpflege (stationär) Stationary long-term nursing care for elderly residents at the main Dielsdorf location and Regensdorf, with over 270 beds across both sites, providing round-the-clock professional nursing and support.
• Akut- und Übergangspflege (AüP) Acute and transition care providing rehabilitative care with a multidisciplinary team approach to maximize patients' rehabilitation potential following hospital discharge.
• Spezialisierte Demenzpflege und Betreuung Specialized dementia care designed for people with dementia, featuring specialized wards in House C with triangular architecture supporting continuous walking paths for wandering behavior.
• Palliative Pflege Palliative care services for patients with progressive, incurable diseases, with 11 rooms focused on achieving the best possible quality of life and relieving suffering.
• Befristete Aufenthalte (Tages- und Nachtgäste) Temporary care stays providing relief for caregivers, with minimum stays of 14 days available for respite care, vacation stays, and day/night guest arrangements.
• Aufnahmeabteilung - Assessment / Triage / Geriatrische Rehabilitation Admission and assessment department providing geriatric rehabilitation with multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment planning, typically involving 4-8 week rehabilitation stays.
• SPITEX Regional Ambulatory home care services provided by Spitex Regional Dielsdorf for nine contract municipalities, enabling people of all ages to remain in their own homes despite health limitations.
• Bedarfsbescheinigungsstelle Needs certification office providing counseling for elderly residents regarding supplementary benefits to AHV (Swiss old-age insurance), conducting home assessments for care and support services across 17 municipalities.
• AIDA-Care Outreach Individual Dementia Assessment and Counseling service providing home-based dementia evaluations and consultations for individuals and their families.
• Geriatrische Tages- und Nachtklinik (GTNK) Geriatric day and night clinic providing daytime and nighttime care services at the Dielsdorf location for elderly patients.
• Wohnen mit Service (A5) Service-assisted living apartments on the 5th floor of House A, offering 1, 2, and 3-room apartments with bathrooms and small kitchens for independent living with support services.
• Restaurant Giardino Public restaurant with 100 indoor seats and 100 outdoor terrace seats, offering freshly prepared daily menus and Sunday brunch, supporting social integration of residents and the community.
• Bankett / Catering Event catering services for up to 200 guests, including business events, weddings, and private celebrations.
• Raumvermietung Room rental services for seminars, meetings, and events, including Mehrzwecksaal (multipurpose hall), Seminarraum Al Parco, and Piazza Giardino.

Quantifiable outcome

• 270+ beds serving the Bezirk Dielsdorf population
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• ADUS KlinikcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrivately-run hospital (Privatspital) in Zurich Unterland providing elective orthopedics, sports medicine, traumatology, and surgery. Operates three operating theaters and 20 acute beds at Dielsdorf location, using the former acute hospital infrastructure. Offers orthopedic, neurological, and general surgery outpatient consultations since 2018.
• Adus Radiologie AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationDiagnostic and therapeutic radiology services with state-of-the-art imaging including 64-row CT scanner, digital X-ray, 2D/3D mammography with tomosynthesis, 1.5-Tesla MRI. Connected to H-Net for secure data transfer with Swiss hospitals. Provides diagnostic imaging services on-site.
• Augeninstitut (Dr. med. Robin Cadez & Augenpraxis Dielsdorf AG)coreTechnology or IntegrationTwo eye practices with modern examination and treatment equipment, including OCT laser scanning, visual field examinations, laser procedures (YAG, Trans-PRK, 2RT), cataract surgery, and strabismus surgery. Services include pediatric and adult ophthalmology.
• Physio Plus AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationPhysiotherapy, training center, and complementary therapies under one roof. Specializes in geriatric physiotherapy with services including electrotherapy, shockwave therapy, lymph drainage, trigger point treatments, dry needling, spiral dynamics, and kinesio taping. Provides treatment both on-station and in modern facilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tertianum Gruppe: Swiss premium senior care and residential group with residential homes, assisted living and care services — closely comparable to GZD's combined stationary, dementia and Wohnen mit Service portfolio for the elderly.
• Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen: German operator of stationary care facilities offering long-term, dementia and palliative nursing care — directly analogous to GZD's stationary Langzeitpflege, specialized dementia units and palliative rooms.
• Domicil Seniorenresidenzen: German operator of senior residences providing residential care, dementia care and service-living apartments — closely mirrors GZD's stationary nursing, dementia and Wohnen mit Service offerings.
• Senevita AG: Swiss operator of residential care homes and senior living facilities offering long-term care, dementia care and assisted living — directly comparable to GZD's stationary Langzeitpflege and Wohnen mit Service offerings within the Swiss care market.
• Benedictus Gruppe: German network of nursing and care homes focused on elderly residential care, dementia and short-term/respite stays — comparable to GZD's stationary care, befristete Aufenthalte, and palliative/dementia specialization.
• Kursana Care: German/Austrian operator of care homes and senior residences offering long-term nursing, dementia and respite care — directly comparable to GZD's stationary care, dementia ward and temporary stay services.

Broad incumbents

• Korian SE: Large European operator of nursing homes, assisted living and home care services across multiple countries. Comparable as a broad incumbent in long-term and post-acute geriatric care, though far larger and more diversified than GZD's single-district focus.
• ORPEA SA: Major European long-term care, post-acute and home-care operator with nursing homes across France, Germany, Benelux and beyond. Relevant broad incumbent comparable to GZD's combined stationary, palliative, dementia and Spitex service stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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