Medical-social accommodations — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 2'006 active companies in medical-social accommodation. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 2.0%, with 437 new companies registered, and 398 companies liquidated.
- 437 new companies
- 398 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Medical-social accommodations — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Medical-social accommodations in Switzerland.
Medical-social accommodations — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 437 companies in medical-social accommodation have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 39 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Medical-social accommodations:
Canton of Bern (366), Canton of Zurich (291), and Canton of Vaud (161).
Companies in medical-social accommodation are the 66th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 437 new companies
- 2'006 active companies
- ** year to date
Medical-social accommodations — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 31 companies in medical-social accommodation were incorporated. In that same period, 44 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.6% contraction in Switzerland.
- 31 new companies
- 44 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Medical-social accommodations — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Medical-social accommodations in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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87% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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7% Small (10-49 emp.)
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4% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Medical-social accommodations — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 2'006 companies in medical-social accommodation, most are active in
Residential nursing care activities (979), Institutions for the disabled persons (358), and Retirement homes (233).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Medical-social accommodations
Nb of legal entities
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Residential nursing care activities
979
Institutions for the disabled persons
358
Residential homes for children and young people
152
Institutions for psychosocial cases
106
Other residential homes
96
Institutions for addicts
55
Companies in medical-social accommodation in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (72%), followed by "Limited" (19%) and "Limited Liability Company" (8%).
- Legal forms
- 72% Other
- 19% Limited
- 8% Limited Liability Company
- 2% Sole proprietorship
Medical-social accommodations — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 1 companies in medical-social accommodation have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6315 Oberägeri
11/08/2026
1022 Chavannes-près-Renens
11/08/2026
3653 Oberhofen am Thunersee
07/05/2026
1022 Chavannes-près-Renens
01/04/2026
Medical-social accommodations — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 3 companies in medical-social accommodation have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6716 Acquarossa
10/09/2026
4153 Reinach BL
28/08/2026
1022 Chavannes-Renens
24/08/2026
8307 Effretikon
03/08/2026
3177 Laupen BE
29/06/2026
Medical-social accommodations – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 156 companies in medical-social accommodation have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of purpose
18/09/2026