Zorgcentra

Zorgcentra are care facilities in Dutch-speaking regions that provide integrated housing and ongoing health and social care for people who need assistance with daily living or medical supervision. They are designed to offer a stable living environment while ensuring access to nursing, personal care, and coordinated support services. Residents may stay short-term or long-term depending on assessed needs.

Typical services in zorgcentra include 24-hour supervision, personal care (such as bathing and dressing), nursing care, medication management, rehabilitation and physiotherapy, and dementia or memory-care units. In addition to medical support, centers offer meals, housekeeping, transportation, social activities, and support for family caregivers. Some centers provide palliative or end-of-life care.

Zorgcentra are operated by a range of organizations, including non-profit associations, housing providers, and private care companies. They employ nurses, care workers, social professionals, and therapists, often with on-site physicians or regular access to medical professionals. Some centers are part of larger care networks that coordinate with home care services, hospitals, and municipal social services.

Funding for zorgcentra typically combines government subsidies or social insurance reimbursements with resident contributions for accommodation and certain services. Eligibility for certain care components is determined by national or regional rules and assessments. Quality and safety are regulated by health and social care authorities through inspections, accreditation, and performance standards.