HOSPICE Casa Sperantei

What HOSPICE Casa Sperantei does

HOSPICE Casa Speranței is a Romanian non-profit foundation (Fundația HOSPICE Casa Speranței) founded in 1992 in Brașov by Graham Perolls, recognized as the country's first and largest provider of free specialized palliative care services. The foundation serves two primary patient populations: adults diagnosed with oncological conditions and children with incurable, life-limiting diseases, along with their families and caregivers. Service delivery is built around a multidisciplinary care team model integrating doctors, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists, social workers, and spiritual counselors across ten core service lines: home-based palliative care, inpatient hospitalization, outpatient consultations, day center activities, physiotherapy, psychological and spiritual counseling, social services, specialty consultancy for partner hospitals, and online assistance.

The foundation operates a physical infrastructure of 100+ beds across two hospitals — Bucharest (32 adult beds, opened 2014) and Brașov (19 beds including 6 pediatric, opened 2002) — plus the Adunații Copăceni socio-medical center dedicated exclusively to pediatric patients (opened 2018), mobile teams serving rural areas in Făgăraș and Zărnești since 2008, and the Centrul de Studii pentru Medicină Paliativă Brașov 'Prințesa Diana' training academy that has delivered 32,000+ training sessions to professionals across 16 countries. In 2024 alone, the foundation served 5,602 patients, conducted 14,650 home visits, recorded 13,032 hospitalization days, and delivered 4,863 outpatient consultations.

All patient services are provided free of charge. The foundation is funded entirely through a diversified donation model spanning individual donations (website, SMS, MyHOSPICE recurring account, Form 230 three-point-five percent income tax redirection), corporate sponsorships (anchor partner OMV Petrom at 1.6 million EUR for pediatric care in 2025 and over 7 million EUR in 2023; Kaufland România; CPI Property Group; multiple banks and MNOs), event fundraising (Edelweiss Ball gala, Cros HOSPICE, Hope on Wheels, Swim for Hope, Semimaratonul București), corporate tax redirection (20% of profit tax), and cause merchandise through the Căsuța cu Speranțe online shop. The foundation is currently constructing Spitalul Speranței, a dedicated pediatric palliative care hospital near Bucharest, with construction officially beginning September 15, 2025.

Name

HOSPICE Casa Sperantei

Legal name

Fundația HOSPICE Casa Speranței

Website

https://hospice.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

HOSPICE Casa Speranței is a Romanian non-profit foundation founded in 1992, providing free specialized palliative care to adults with cancer and children with incurable diseases, operating hospitals in Bucharest and Brașov plus mobile teams across five cities, funded entirely through donations and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospice Care in Assisted Living / Residential Care Facilities (HLADAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Care (HLADAHAI), Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC), Palliative Care Clinics & Outpatient Programs (HLADAHAF), Non-Hospice Serious-Illness / Community-Based Palliative Care (In-Home) (HSABAFAF), In-Home Hospice Nursing Visits (RN/LPN) (HSABAFAL)

Keywords

• Palliative care services
• Home-based hospice care
• Pediatric palliative care
• Inpatient hospice services
• End-of-life support

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucharest

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time or recurring donations from individuals via website, SMS (TIMP to 8844/8864), bank transfer, or in-person at bank branches
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Companies sponsor events, redirect 20% of corporate profit tax, or provide cause marketing partnerships. Major sponsors include OMV Petrom (1.6 million EUR), Kaufland Romania
3. Tax Redirection (3.5%): Individuals redirect 3.5% of income tax via Form 230 - no additional cost to donor, funds go directly to hospital construction
4. Cause Merchandise: Căsuța cu Speranțe online shop sells teddy bears (Binișori) symbolizing children with incurable diseases, with prices from 50-150 Speranțe (RON)
5. Event Fundraising: Sports events (Cros HOSPICE, Hope on Wheels, Swim for Hope, marathons) where participants raise funds through registration and donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

HOSPICE Casa Speranței provides free specialized palliative care services to adults with oncological diagnoses and children with incurable, life-limiting diseases across Romania. Care is delivered through home-based multidisciplinary teams, inpatient hospitalization (Bucharest 32 beds, Brașov 19 beds including 6 pediatric), outpatient consultations, day centers, physiotherapy, psychological and spiritual counseling, and social services. The foundation supplements direct care with an accredited palliative medicine education center and a portfolio of community fundraising events and donation programs.

Product overview

HOSPICE Casa Sperantei is a Romanian non-profit foundation established in 1992 providing free specialized palliative care services. The organization operates as a unified service platform combining direct patient care with education and fundraising modules. The core care services include: home-based palliative care, inpatient hospitalization (Bucharest with 32 adult beds; Brasov with 19 beds including 6 pediatric), outpatient consultations, day center activities, physiotherapy, psychological counseling, social services, spiritual counseling, and online assistance. Supporting modules include: an e-commerce shop (Căsuța cu Speranțe) selling plush teddy bears for donations; tax redirection programs (3.5% individual/20% corporate); the Centrul de Studii educational center providing accredited palliative care courses; and charity events (Hope on Wheels cycling, Swim for Hope, Aleargă TU pentru EI running, Edelweiss Ball gala, Team HOSPICE athletic community). The organization serves both adult oncology patients and children with incurable life-limiting diseases across multiple locations in Romania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• #TeamHOSPICE: A community of athletes, volunteers, sponsors, partners and ambassadors who run, cycle, swim or climb to raise funds for HOSPICE patients.
• Căsuța cu Speranțe
• Spitalul Speranței
• Binișor
• Aleargă TU pentru EI
• Hope on Wheels
• Edelweiss Ball

Products and services

• Home-Based Palliative Care (Îngrijire Paliativă la Domiciliu) A multidisciplinary team (doctors, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists, social workers) provides specialized home-based palliative care for children and adults with incurable diseases and their families, delivered free of charge.
• Inpatient Palliative Care Hospitalization (Spitalizare în Centrele HOSPICE) Inpatient palliative care for rapid deterioration or symptom stabilization when home or outpatient care is not feasible; also provides temporary family relief to prevent caregiver burnout. Bucharest center: 32 adult beds; Brașov center: 19 beds (13 adult + 6 pediatric).
• Outpatient / Ambulatory Palliative Care (Asistență Fără Internare) Outpatient consultations enabling periodic monitoring of patient condition evolution with specialists determining subsequent care steps and consultation frequency.
• Day Center Programs and Creative-Recreational Activities Day center services combining art therapies with patients (adults and children), including classic painting, paint-by-numbers, occupational therapy, and handicraft activities to stimulate creativity and relaxation.
• Physiotherapy (Kinetoterapie) Physiotherapy services maintaining optimal respiratory and circulatory function, preventing worsening of somatic dysfunctions, and increasing patient functional independence for those with mobility challenges due to incurable diseases.
• Psychological and Emotional Counseling (Consiliere Psiho-Emotională) Psychological support services helping patients and families manage anxiety, depression, and other psychological challenges associated with terminal illness.
• Extended Social Services (Servicii Sociale Extinse) Social counseling and support for patients and families in accessing state rights and benefits. Includes personalized guidance, support groups, and activities such as meetings, parties, excursions, and mountain and seaside camps.
• Specialist Consulting in Palliative Care (Consultanță de Specialitate) Collaboration with medical staff from partner hospitals providing information and guidance to integrate palliative care into current patient treatment. Also trains specialists and medical students in palliative care.
• Spiritual Counseling (Consiliere Spirituală) Spiritual counseling services respecting patients' religious affiliation, beliefs, and values through collaboration with representatives of various faith denominations.
• Online Assistance (Asistență Online) Online information, guidance, and counseling services for those facing incurable disease and their families regarding hygiene, nutrition, and medication aspects.
• Palliative Medicine Education Center (Centrul de Studii pentru Medicină Paliativă Brașov „Prințesa Diana") Educational center providing accredited courses for healthcare professionals in palliative care, including IP certificates for physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams, and master's programs. Over 32,000 training sessions have been delivered to professionals from 16 countries.
• Căsuța cu Speranțe Cause Merchandise Shop Online gift shop selling plush teddy bears (Binișor products) and other items, with each product representing hope donations supporting HOSPICE's free palliative care services for patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55,000+ children and adults helped since 1992
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major and minor.

• FlashnetflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Main sponsor of Cros HOSPICE 2026 (Aleargă TU pentru EI), 18th edition. Provides event support and funding for hospital construction.
• AFI BrașovmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of Hope on Wheels 2026 special edition, providing venue for physical cycling event
• World Class RomâniamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Hope on Wheels 2026 special edition, providing certified cycling instructors
• Optim Project ManagementflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction project management for Spitalul Speranței hospital construction, starting August 2023
• DSBA - Dorin Ștefan Birou de ArhitecturăflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPro-bono architectural design for Spitalul Speranței. Finalized building design in December 2023
• Digi Mobil, Orange România, Telekom Romania Mobile, Vodafone RomâniamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMobile network operators supporting SMS donation campaign (TIMP to 8844/8864). VAT treatment varies by carrier.
• 24payminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdded HOSPICE donation button in their application in partnership with RATBV S.A., starting May
• RATBVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransit authority partner for 24pay donation integration

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St Christopher's Hospice: The world's first modern hospice (1967), operating inpatient, home care, and community palliative services in London. Most directly comparable organization globally: a non-profit hospice foundation delivering integrated medical, psychological, social, and bereavement support free of charge.
• Hospice of the Valley: One of the largest US non-profit hospices, serving ~4,000 patients daily across Arizona with home-based palliative care, inpatient units, and pediatric programs. Highly comparable operating model (non-profit, multi-modality hospice services, large volunteer base, free care funded by donations and corporate sponsorships).

Broad incumbents

• Hospice UK: National umbrella charity for hospice and palliative care providers across the UK. Comparable as a hospice-sector representative body and training/certification authority that champions free palliative care; relevant as the UK analogue to HOSPICE Casa Sperantei's role as Romania's national palliative care champion.
• Caritas Romania: Major Romanian Catholic NGO providing health and social services nationwide. Comparable as a similarly structured non-profit foundation using individual donations, corporate sponsorships, tax redirection, and volunteer networks to deliver community-based care in Romania.

Others

• European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC): Pan-European palliative care membership organization of which HOSPICE Casa Sperantei is an active participant via its training reach across 16 countries. Comparable as a peer in palliative care professional development, accreditation standards, and cross-country knowledge dissemination.
• Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance (WHPCA): Global alliance promoting universal access to hospice and palliative care. Comparable as the international umbrella that HOSPICE Casa Sperantei engages with and benchmarks against for service standards, advocacy, and education.
• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO): US national trade organization representing hospice and palliative care providers. Comparable as a peer in setting sector standards, advocating for reimbursement, and offering professional education in palliative care delivery.

Regional players

• Fundatia Crucea Alb-Galben: Romanian non-profit providing home-based palliative care, primarily in Bucharest, focused on adult cancer patients. Comparable as the most direct Romanian hospice peer operating in the same city and with overlapping services (home visits, free care), though smaller in scale.
• Hospice 'Sfanta Irina': Romanian Catholic-affiliated hospice foundation offering pediatric and adult palliative care services. Comparable as another Romanian hospice operator with a faith-based community model and similar reliance on donations and volunteer networks.
• Fundatia Hospice Emanuel: Romanian Christian hospice foundation delivering home-based palliative care in Oradea and Bihor county. Comparable as a small-scale Romanian hospice peer operating under a similar donation-and-volunteer funding model for free community palliative services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HospiceCasaSperantei
• Facebookfacebook.com/HOSPICECasaSperantei
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hospice-casa-sperantei
• Instagraminstagram.com/hospice_casa_sperantei
• Xx.com/HospiceCS

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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