Bremer Heimstiftung

What Bremer Heimstiftung does

Bremer Heimstiftung is a private-law foundation (Stiftung nach dem Privatrecht) founded in 1953 and headquartered in Bremen, Germany. It is the largest elderly care provider in the federal state of Bremen, operating 31+ facilities across virtually every district, employing more than 2,600 staff, and serving nearly 3,000 residents aged 60 and above. Its service platform spans the full housing-and-care continuum: independent and service-supported senior living (Service-Wohnen mit Komfort, Wohnen mit Service), lifetime housing rights via one-time payment (Wohnrechtserwerb), publicly subsidized housing, and the full care spectrum including long-term, day, short-term, outpatient, shared-living, and specialized dementia (Domizil) and multiple sclerosis care. Educational and ancillary infrastructure includes the three-campus Pflegeschule Bremen nursing school, the AZUBI-Haus St. Remberti trainee residence, the Erwin-Stauss-Institut, the Weser Bildungsverbund network of 80+ partners, and wholly-owned operating subsidiaries Mobile Reha Bremen GmbH (mobile geriatric rehab), Bremer Stiftungs-Service GmbH (facility services), and Bremer Kontor GmbH (cleaning and grounds). Community-facing assets include the Aktiv mit Demenz initiative (with Sparkasse Bremen), the KulturGut cultural series, and the Goldkehlchen dementia choir.

The business model is a recurring-fee model anchored by monthly housing rent (€300–€3,800 depending on unit size, type, and subsidy status) and Pflegekasse-/social-welfare-reimbursed care fees, supplemented by one-time Wohnrechtserwerb payments for lifelong tenancy rights and supplementary revenue from nursing tuition, facility services, mobile rehab, and cultural/community programming. Go-to-market is sales-led through a central KundenCentrum (customer service center) handling consultations and waitlist management, supported by direct facility access, the company's own website, Instagram and Facebook pages, a WhatsApp business line, the quarterly 'mittenmang' customer magazine, and free KulturGut events. Notable technical differentiators are limited but include the designation as an International Marte Meo Competence Center (2022), embedding a video-based, resource-oriented dementia interaction method (in use since 2012) across operations. Integration stack includes Vivendi PD/PEP for nursing documentation, Google Tag Manager/Analytics (server-side), OpenStreetMap, and WhatsApp Business; no public APIs, mobile apps, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Bremer Heimstiftung

Legal name

Bremer Heimstiftung

Website

https://bremer-heimstiftung.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bremer Heimstiftung is a Bremen-based private-law foundation and the largest elderly care provider in the state of Bremen, operating 31+ housing and care facilities with 2,600+ staff serving nearly 3,000 seniors aged 60+.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care and Senior Housing Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Housing & Placement Coordination (Assisted Living, Memory Care, SNF) (HSABAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD), Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD) (HSABAIAF), Dementia Personal Care (ADLs) Support (HSABAEAB)

Keywords

• Senior housing services
• Elderly nursing care
• Dementia care services
• Assisted living facilities
• Long-term care provision

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Senior Housing Services: Monthly rental payments for senior living accommodations ranging from service apartments to publicly subsidized housing, with prices from approximately 300€ to 3,800€ per month depending on size, location and housing type.
2. Nursing and Care Services: Long-term care, day care, short-term care, ambulatory care, and nursing care communities. Revenue generated through care fees, with potential social welfare subsidies available for qualifying residents.
3. Lifetime Housing Rights (Wohnrechtserwerb): One-time payment to acquire lifelong housing rights as an alternative to monthly rent, providing housing security for life.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bremer Heimstiftung provides senior housing and elderly care services across 31+ locations in Bremen, including service apartments, publicly subsidized housing, lifetime housing rights (Wohnrechtserwerb), long-term residential care, day care, short-term care, dementia care (Domizil), shared nursing households, outpatient home care, and a specialized household for MS-affected residents. The foundation also runs a nursing school (Schule für Pflegeberufe), the International Marte Meo Competence Center for dementia interaction support, and Mobile Reha Bremen mobile geriatric rehabilitation.

Product overview

Bremer Heimstiftung is a foundation providing comprehensive senior living and care services in Bremen, Germany. Founded in 1953, it operates as a platform of interconnected housing and care services at over 31 locations, serving nearly 3,000 residents with over 2,600 employees. The core offerings include Service-Wohnen mit Komfort and Wohnen mit Service (senior living with support), Wohnrechtserwerb (life estate purchase), Langzeitpflege (long-term residential care), Tagespflege (day care), Pflege-Wohngemeinschaft (shared living), Domizil (dementia care), and Ambulante Pflege (home care). Educational initiatives include the Schule für Pflegeberufe (nursing school), Erwin-Stauss-Institut, and Weser Bildungsverbund network. Specialized programs include the Marte Meo Kompetenzzentrum (video-based dementia care method), Aktiv mit Demenz initiative, KulturGut cultural events, and Goldkehlchen dementia choir. The organization also operates the Mobile Reha Bremen (mobile rehabilitation) service and AZUBI-Haus St. Remberti for apprentice training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aktiv mit Demenz: An initiative founded in 2009 together with Bremer Sparer-Dank, Stiftung der Sparkasse Bremen, providing social participation opportunities for people with dementia.
• Marte Meo Kompetenzzentrum
• Goldkehlchen
• mittenmang
• KulturGut

Products and services

• Service-Wohnen mit Komfort Premium senior living offering with comprehensive comfort and support features for residents aged 60+ across Bremer Heimstiftung's residences. Includes service package and amenities targeted at seniors seeking upscale housing with on-site support.
• Wohnen mit Service Senior living option allowing residents to flexibly customize their support package from a defined menu of services, targeted at independent seniors who want optional assistance on demand.
• Wohnrechtserwerb (Lifetime Housing Rights) One-time payment program that grants lifelong housing rights in selected Bremer Heimstiftung apartments, providing housing security for life as an alternative to recurring monthly rent.
• Öffentlich gefördertes Wohnen Publicly subsidized senior housing with income-based eligibility, including small single-room apartments starting at approximately €300 per month.
• Langzeitpflege (Long-term Care) Long-term residential care providing comprehensive 24/7 nursing and personal support for elderly residents who can no longer live independently, partially covered by long-term care insurance or social welfare subsidies where eligible.
• Tagespflege (Day Care) Day care services providing structured care, activities, and social engagement for seniors during daytime hours, also used as respite for family caregivers.
• Pflege-Wohngemeinschaft Small-group shared living communities that provide nursing care in a homelike setting for residents who benefit from a more intimate environment than a traditional nursing ward.
• Domizil (Dementia Care) Specialized dementia care facility offering dedicated support for residents with cognitive impairments, using the Marte Meo resource-oriented video-based developmental method.
• Wohnpflege (Residential Nursing Care) Residential nursing care combining senior housing and 24/7 nursing services in one location, for residents who need integrated housing-plus-care.
• Kurzzeitpflege (Short-term Care) Short-term residential care for temporary stays, used as respite for family caregivers or as transitional care after a hospital stay.
• Ambulante Pflege (Outpatient/Home Care) Outpatient home care services delivered to existing tenants in select Bremer Heimstiftung facilities, allowing residents to remain in their apartment while receiving care.
• Hausgemeinschaft für MS-Betroffene Specialized shared living community dedicated to people affected by multiple sclerosis, combining adapted housing with on-site nursing and support.
• Mobile Reha Bremen (Mobile Geriatric Rehabilitation) Mobile geriatric rehabilitation service bringing therapeutic rehabilitation directly to elderly patients in their own homes, operated by the subsidiary Mobile Reha Bremen GmbH.
• Schule für Pflegeberufe Bremer Heimstiftung (Nursing School) Nursing school offering training programs for nursing professionals, including the Pflegefachperson (nursing specialist) program, operating at three campuses in Bremen (Nord, Mitte, Ost) and participating in the Weser Bildungsverbund network.
• Marte Meo Kompetenzzentrum International Marte Meo Competence Center delivering the resource-oriented, video-based developmental support method for people with dementia; provides training, supervision, and licensing of Marte Meo practitioners.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sparkasse Bremen (Sparer-Dank Stiftung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of the 'Aktiv mit Demenz' initiative established in 2009. The Sparer-Dank Stiftung of Sparkasse Bremen partners with Bremer Heimstiftung to support dementia patients and their families with societal participation and inclusion activities.
• Demenz Informations- und Koordinationsstelle (DIKS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in the 'Aktiv mit Demenz' initiative, providing information and coordination services for people with dementia in Bremen.
• Bremer VolkshochschuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in the 'Aktiv mit Demenz' initiative, offering creative courses for people with dementia.
• Museen BöttcherstraßeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in the 'Aktiv mit Demenz' initiative, offering museum visits for people with dementia.
• Paritätische Gesellschaft für Soziale Dienste Bremen mbh (PGSD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in the 'Aktiv mit Demenz' initiative.
• Krombacher BrauereiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAwarded a 2,500€ donation to Bremer Heimstiftung as part of their annual 'Sie schlagen vor – wir spenden' charitable campaign. The donation will be used to host an event for the foundation's many volunteers.
• Weser BildungsverbundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational network comprising over 80 nursing facilities, ambulatory services, hospitals, nursing schools, and Hochschule Bremen. Organizes practical training placements for nursing students and provides digital 'Azubi-Manager' for student information.
• Hochschule BremenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Weser Bildungsverbund educational network, providing academic collaboration in nursing education.
• Erwin-Stauss-InstitutminorOthersPart of the educational network under 'Bildung' section on Bremer Heimstiftung website.
• Mobile Reha Bremen GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary company offering mobile geriatric rehabilitation services. Part of Bremer Heimstiftung group, providing home-based rehabilitation for elderly patients.
• Bremer Stiftungs-Service GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary company providing building and technical services for Bremer Heimstiftung facilities, including electronics, energy, and building technology maintenance.
• Bremer Kontor GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary company specializing in building cleaning as well as garden and landscape maintenance services for Bremer Heimstiftung facilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen: One of Germany's largest private operators of senior residences and care facilities, with locations across multiple federal states. Directly comparable as a multi-site senior housing and care provider, though operating as a for-profit corporate chain rather than a foundation.
• Kursana (Dussmann Group): Operates senior residences and ambulatory care services across Germany under the Dussmann Group. Directly comparable as a multi-site senior housing and care operator with tiered offerings.
• Victor's Group: German family-owned operator of senior residences, care communities, and hotels. Comparable integrated housing-and-care platform serving elderly residents across multiple German regions with similar tiered service offerings.
• Augustinum: Major German non-profit foundation operating premium senior residences and care facilities. Closely comparable as a foundation-based operator with a continuum of independent living, assisted living, and nursing care services.
• Evangelische Heimstiftung: Large Protestant welfare foundation operating senior residences and care facilities primarily in Baden-Württemberg. Closely comparable as a faith-based non-profit operating an integrated housing-and-care platform across multiple sites.
• Bethesda Seniorenstift: German non-profit senior care foundation operating residential and nursing care communities. Closely comparable in foundation governance, elderly care focus, and multi-site service delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Korian Deutschland (Clariane): German subsidiary of European care giant Clariane, operating nursing homes, assisted living, and home care services nationwide. Comparable as a broad-based incumbent in the same sector, but at national/international scale and as a for-profit corporate operator.
• Johanniter Seniorenhäuser: German humanitarian order operating senior residences, ambulatory care, and nursing services nationwide. Comparable as a welfare non-profit senior care operator, though with a broader national footprint than the subject.
• Diakonie Deutschland – Pflege: National Protestant welfare association coordinating elderly care, nursing, and social services through regional Diakonie providers. Comparable as a broad non-profit operator of senior housing and care services.
• Caritas Pflege Deutschland: National welfare association operating a broad network of inpatient and ambulatory elderly care services through regional Caritas providers. Comparable as a large non-profit elderly care operator with diversified service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BremerHS
• Instagraminstagram.com/bremer_heimstiftung

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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