DOREA GmbH

What DOREA GmbH does

DOREA GmbH operates the DOREAFAMILIE brand, an integrated elderly care provider in Germany operating across more than 40 locations. Service lines include stationary nursing care (Stationäre Pflege), ambulatory home care (Ambulanter Pflegedienst), assisted living (Betreutes Wohnen), day care (Tagespflege), short-term care (Kurzzeitpflege) and independent care consulting (Pflegeberatung), with specialized programs for dementia, palliative and diabetes care — the latter integrating continuous glucose monitoring into nursing consulting at the Havelland location. Following a 2023 restructuring prompted by rising energy, rent and personnel costs, DOREA retained 43 of an original 76 nursing facilities, transferring approximately 30 sites to other operators. The company is headquartered in Berlin (Siemensdamm 62) and operates as a German private limited company (GmbH).

Operationally, the company employs approximately 3,900 staff (per its most recent Über uns source) and supports facility operations through subsidiary ISEA Service GmbH, which delivers in-house catering, housekeeping and building maintenance. Distinctive service elements include a biographic care approach based on the Monika Krohwinkel model, DGE-certified kitchens, and structured activity programs. DOREA GmbH is a subsidiary of France's Groupe Maisons de Famille, which is backed by Creadev, the investment vehicle of the Mulliez family, and which also owns Amavir (Spain) and La Villa Spa (Italy).

Revenue is generated primarily through German statutory long-term care insurance (Pflegeversicherung / SGB XI) reimbursements, statutory health insurance contributions, and private co-payments by residents and their families. Additional streams include assisted-living rental income (Betreutes Wohnen) and fees for ambulatory nursing services and care advisory work. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with customer acquisition driven by the facility network, the doreafamilie.de website, the separate careers site, employer branding, and local community referrals. No resale or third-party distribution channel is used.

Name

DOREA GmbH

Legal name

DOREA GmbH

Website

https://doreafamilie.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

DOREA GmbH operates the DOREAFAMILIE brand, an integrated German elderly care provider delivering residential nursing, ambulatory home care, assisted living, day care, and short-term care across 40+ facilities to seniors and their families under French parent Groupe Maisons de Famille.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care Services

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Home Health Care Services (621610)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dementia Personal Care (ADLs) Support (HSABAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Caregiver Support & Respite Coordination (Assessment/Scheduling/Voucher Navigation) (HLADAKAJ), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Nursing home operations
• Assisted living facilities
• Home care nursing
• Residential care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Nursing care reimbursement: Revenue is generated through government-funded care insurance reimbursements (Pflegeversicherung) in Germany. Care services are paid through a combination of statutory health insurance, long-term care insurance, and private co-payments from residents.
2. Residential care fees: Residents pay for room, board, and additional services beyond the standard care package. These include premium accommodations, extra meals, and supplementary care services.
3. Assisted living rentals: Betreutes Wohnen (assisted living) generates rental income from apartments with included services and support.
4. Ambulatory care services: Home care nursing services billed through health insurance and private pay for additional care needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

DOREA GmbH, operating under the consumer brand DOREAFAMILIE, delivers integrated elderly care services across Germany through its own network of stationary nursing homes, ambulatory home care teams, assisted living residences, day care centers, and short-term care programs, supported by professional care consulting (Pflegeberatung) and a specialized digital diabetes management program. Services are funded primarily through the German statutory long-term care insurance (Pflegeversicherung) under SGB XI and private co-payments, and complemented by an in-house service subsidiary (ISEA Service GmbH) providing kitchen, housekeeping, and building maintenance.

Product overview

DOREAFAMILIE operates as a unified care services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of elderly care solutions across Germany. The core offerings include Stationäre Pflege (residential care), Ambulanter Pflegedienst (home care), Betreutes Wohnen (assisted living), Tagespflege (day care), and Kurzzeitpflege (short-term care), all supported by professional Pflegeberatung (care consulting) services. The company also runs specialized programs such as Diabetesmanagement. The organization delivers these services through over 40 locations nationwide with approximately 3,900-5,700 employees, operating as part of the European Groupe Maisons de Famille. Services are complemented by culinary offerings, housekeeping, and maintenance through the ISEA Service GmbH subsidiary, providing a holistic care ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stationäre Pflege (Residential Nursing Care) Full-time residential care with 24/7 supervision, nursing care, meals, activities, and medical support delivered at DOREAFAMILIE stationary care homes, for elderly individuals who need round-the-clock care and assistance with daily activities.
• Ambulanter Pflegedienst (Ambulatory / Home Care) Nursing and personal care services delivered in the customer's own home, enabling seniors with care needs to remain living independently while receiving professional support.
• Betreutes Wohnen (Assisted Living) Combination of private apartment, on-call care services, emergency response, and community activities for seniors who want to maintain independence while having professional care available when needed.
• Tagespflege (Day Care) Daytime care programs providing professional care, meals, activities, and medical supervision for seniors who attend during the day and return home in the evening, while offering respite for family caregivers.
• Kurzzeitpflege (Short-Term Care) Temporary residential care designed to provide respite for family caregivers and to support rehabilitation or recovery after hospital stays.
• Pflegeberatung (Care Consulting) Independent, professional advice on care options, financing (Pflegeversicherung), and individual care settings, provided close to customers and integrated with other DOREAFAMILIE services.
• Diabetesmanagement (Diabetes Management Program) Technology-supported diabetes care program that integrates continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) into home care consulting, paired with tailored meal offerings from food service partner à la Quarto, for ambulatory care customers with diabetes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Care services at over 40 locations with approximately 3,900 employees serving thousands of seniors across Germany
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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, major and minor.

• Groupe Maisons de FamillecoreOthersGroupe Maisons de Famille is the French parent company of DOREAFAMILIE. The group, founded in 2003 and backed by Creadev (investment vehicle of the French Mulliez family), owns DOREA as part of a European network of care providers including Amavir (Spain) and La Villa Spa (Italy). Groupe Maisons de Famille provides strategic direction, brand standards, and capital support.
• ISEA Service GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISEA Service GmbH is the dedicated service company for DOREAFAMILIE facilities, providing kitchen (house-made meals), housekeeping, and building maintenance services. The partnership ensures consistent quality of hospitality services across all DOREAFAMILIE locations. Led by Andreas Dolling.
• CureusmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCureus is a specialist in care real estate development serving as investor and builder for DOREAFAMILIE facility expansions. For the Aschendorf expansion, Cureus is developing 48 new single rooms as investor and construction client, with DGNB Silver certification being sought.
• à la QuartominorStrategic or Co-development Partnerà la Quarto is a food service partner that developed an innovative meal concept for the DOREAFAMILIE diabetes management program. The partnership enables food offerings tailored to diabetes-relevant parameters, complementing the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) integration in home care advisory services.
• Various local initiatives and partnersminorOthersDOREAFAMILIE coordinates with numerous local organizations for resident activities and community integration, including partnerships with local schools, kindergartens, churches, cultural organizations, and voluntary groups. The company also partnered with the Ukrainian community in Germany during the 2022 refugee crisis to coordinate support efforts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vitanas: German private operator of nursing facilities, assisted living, and ambulatory care with national presence. Comparable integrated service model and elderly-care customer segments.
• SeneCura: Austrian-German operator of stationary nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted-living facilities. Comparable service portfolio and DACH-region regulatory environment to DOREAFAMILIE.
• Domicil Seniorenresidenzen: German operator of stationary senior residences focused on higher-acuity and dementia care. Comparable service mix and overlapping German-market presence with DOREAFAMILIE.
• compassio: Catholic-affiliated German operator of stationary nursing homes and assisted living. Comparable residential-care delivery model and identical elderly-care reimbursement exposure.
• BeneVit: Mid-sized German operator of stationary and ambulatory care services. Comparable geographic footprint and direct competition for residents, families, and caregivers in regional German markets.
• Clariane (formerly Korian): Pan-European operator of nursing homes, assisted living, and home care with a leading position in Germany. Directly competes with DOREAFAMILIE in stationary nursing and ambulatory care across overlapping German regions.
• Alloheim: One of Germany's largest nursing home operators with over 150 facilities. Directly comparable stationary care, assisted living, and ambulatory offerings under a multi-region brand strategy.
• Curata Group: German operator of stationary nursing homes and assisted living. Overlapping German footprint and customer base targeting Pflegegrade-classified elderly residents.
• Orpea (emeis): Major French-origin operator of nursing facilities and post-acute care with German operations. Comparable service mix (stationary, ambulatory, specialty care) and similar target customer segments to DOREAFAMILIE.

Broad incumbents

• Amavir: Spanish sister company of DOREAFAMILIE under the same parent Groupe Maisons de Famille, operating a network of elderly care residences across Spain. Same care philosophy and family-oriented service model, with Spanish geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/doreafamilie
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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