dahlia verein

What dahlia verein does

dahlia Verein Emmental is a Swiss non-profit association (Verein) founded in 2006 that operates four residential care homes in the Oberes Emmental region of Switzerland, providing integrated living, nursing, and dementia/palliative care services to elderly residents. The organization operates 204+ single rooms, 14 double rooms, and 5 Refugium places across locations in Eggiwil, Lenggen (Langnau), Oberfeld (Langnau), and Zollbrück. Beyond residential care, dahlia extends its service portfolio through a day care center (Tagestreff) at Oberfeld, public restaurants at each location, a daily fresh meal delivery service (Frischmahlzeitendienst) covering the broader Oberemmental region at CHF 19 per meal, senior apartments with on-demand services, and biodiverse gardens accessible to residents and visitors. The organization employs the Marte Meo methodology, a video-based interaction approach developed by Maria Aarts, with a Licensed Marte Meo Supervisor (Kathrin Wittwer) on staff.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-diem residential care fees, day care pricing (CHF 60/full day, CHF 30/half day, plus CHF 5 transport), meal delivery subscriptions, and restaurant revenues; figures are not publicly disclosed. A separate charitable foundation, Stiftung dahlia (established 2010), provides supplementary funding for resident quality-of-life projects beyond operating budgets. dahlia is governed by a Board of Directors (Verwaltungsrat) chaired by Dr. Christian Witschi with Dr. med. Beatrice Galliker as Vice President since 2014. Staff operate under collective bargaining agreement (GAV-Langzeitpflege) terms.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and community-based, relying on personal consultations, facility tours, word-of-mouth, and partnerships with organizations such as Alzheimer Bern and local churches. Distribution is exclusively regional within the Emmental canton, with marketing concentrated on Facebook, LinkedIn, the dahlia.ch website, and community events. The organization differentiates itself through family atmosphere, self-determination philosophy, specialist dementia and palliative expertise, and the Marte Meo care methodology.

Name

dahlia verein

Legal name

dahlia Verein Emmental

Website

https://dahlia.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

dahlia Verein Emmental is a Swiss non-profit operating four residential care homes in the Oberes Emmental, providing nursing, dementia and palliative care, day services, fresh meal delivery, and public restaurants to elderly residents and home-bound seniors in the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Residential Care

NAICS

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Home Health Care Services (62161), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Residential elderly care
• Nursing care services
• Dementia and palliative care
• Senior living facilities
• Day care services

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Care Services: Ongoing care and living services at four locations, providing accommodation, nursing care, and support for elderly residents. Revenue generated through daily rates and care fees.
2. Fresh Meal Delivery Service (Frischmahlzeitendienst): Daily delivery of freshly prepared meals to people's homes in the Oberemmental region. Meals include soup/salad, main course (meat, fish, or vegetarian), and occasionally dessert. Delivered in thermal containers between 11:00-12:15.
3. Day Care Center (Tagestreff): Day care services for seniors at dahlia Oberfeld, offering structured daily activities, meals, and support. Includes transport services to and from home.
4. Restaurant Services: Public restaurants at each location, open daily, serving varied daily menus. Available to both residents and external guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

dahlia Verein Emmental operates four residential care homes in the Oberes Emmental region of Switzerland (Eggiwil, Lenggen, Oberfeld, Zollbrück) providing housing, nursing care, and support for elderly residents. The organization supplements residential services with a day care center (Tagestreff), a fresh meal delivery service (Frischmahlzeitendienst) for home-bound seniors, public restaurants, and senior apartments with services. Care delivery is built around the Marte Meo methodology, a video-based interaction approach that supports positive interpersonal moments.

Product overview

dahlia is a care services organization operating four residential care facilities in the Oberes Emmental region of Switzerland (Eggiwil, Lenggen, Oberfeld, and Zollbrück). The core offering consists of residential living (Leben und Wohnen) with professional nursing and care services (Pflege und Betreuung), supplemented by day care (Tagestreff), public restaurants, fresh meal delivery (Frischmahlzeitendienst), and biodiverse garden areas. The organization also employs the Marte Meo communication methodology across its facilities. dahlia operates 204 single rooms, 14 double rooms, and 5 Refugium places across its four locations, serving seniors who require varying levels of care and support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Living (Leben und Wohnen) Residential living services at four locations in the Emmental region (Eggiwil, Lenggen, Oberfeld, Zollbrück) providing single and double rooms with a family-like atmosphere, with capacity exceeding 200 rooms.
• Nursing and Care (Pflege und Betreuung) Professional nursing and care services with focus on self-determination and preservation of abilities, including specialized expertise in dementia and palliative care.
• Day Care Center (Tagestreff) Day care services at dahlia Oberfeld offering seniors group activities such as cooking, baking, singing, arts, memory training, and outdoor exercise. Full day at CHF 60, half day at CHF 30, with transport available at CHF 5.
• Fresh Meal Delivery Service (Frischmahlzeitendienst) Daily delivery of freshly prepared warm meals (soup/salad, main course, occasional dessert) to home-bound individuals in the Oberemmental region, delivered in thermal containers between 11:00 and 12:15 at CHF 19 per meal with monthly invoicing.
• Public Restaurants Restaurants at each location offering daily menus with meat, fish, or vegetarian options, open daily to both residents and external guests.
• Apartments with Services (Wohnungen mit Dienstleistungen) Senior apartments at multiple locations offering independent living with access to care and support services as needed.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stiftung dahliacoreOthers · 1 January 2010A charitable foundation established in 2010 to promote the well-being of dahlia residents. Provides supplementary funding for projects and facilities beyond regular operating budgets. Supervised by Bernese BVG and Foundation Oversight Authority (BBSA).
• Marte Meo (Maria Aarts)coreTechnology or Integrationdahlia uses the Marte Meo methodology developed by Maria Aarts. Staff are trained in this video-based interaction method. Kathrin Wittwer became a Licensed Marte Meo Supervisor, the highest certification, chosen and licensed by Maria Aarts personally.
• Alzheimer BernminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for dementia education and support. dahlia Oberfeld and Alzheimer Bern co-host Info Café Demenz events to provide information about dementia care to family members and caregivers.
• Local ChurchesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular church services conducted by local pastors including Pfarrer Martin Benteli, Pfarrer Roland Jordi, Pfarrerin Kathrin van Zwieten, and others at various dahlia locations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Senevita: One of Switzerland's largest private senior care and assisted living operators, running dozens of residences nationwide. Directly comparable as a multi-site Swiss residential and dementia care provider, though at materially larger scale than dahlia.
• Tertianum: Swiss premium senior living and care group operating residences across German-speaking Switzerland. Comparable in offering residential living, nursing care and hospitality services, but with a broader national footprint and more upscale positioning.
• Domicil: Bern-region elderly care and residential operator offering nursing, assisted living and dementia care. Highly comparable given geographic proximity to Emmental and similar service mix of residential care plus community services.
• VIVA Senior Living: Swiss operator of senior residences combining independent living, assisted living and care services. Closely comparable service model with on-site dining, activities and graduated care levels.
• Stiftung Alterszentren Kanton Luzern: Swiss non-profit foundation operating multiple elderly care homes with residential nursing, day services and meal provision. Directly comparable as a non-profit, multi-site senior care operator with similar community-integrated model.

Broad incumbents

• ORPEA Suisse: Swiss subsidiary of European elderly care group ORPEA, operating numerous residential and nursing homes across Switzerland. Comparable in core assisted living and nursing offering but at national/international scale with broader portfolio.
• Pro Senectute Kanton Bern: Swiss foundation providing social services, advice and community programs for elderly residents in the canton of Bern. Comparable in targeting the same senior population in Emmental and offering community-based support, though broader in mandate.

Regional players

• Spitex Bern: Bern-region non-profit home care (Spitex) provider delivering in-home nursing and personal care to elderly residents in their homes. Comparable to dahlia's home-delivered meal and community-based services but focused on in-home rather than residential care.
• Bellevue Medical Group: Swiss operator of medical and care facilities including senior and rehabilitation services. Comparable in combining residential care with health-adjacent services, though more medical in orientation than dahlia.

Emerging players

• Alzheimer Bern: Bernese association offering dementia information, caregiver support and community programs; a current dahlia partner. Comparable focus on dementia-specific elder services and caregiver respite in the same geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Dahlia-Verein-Emmental/100090952427095
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dahlia-verein-emmental

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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