Vinzenz von Paul

What Vinzenz von Paul does

Vinzenz von Paul gGmbH Soziale Dienste und Einrichtungen is a German non-profit (gemeinnützige GmbH) social-care organization headquartered in Göppingen, Schwäbisch Gmünd area, operating across Baden-Württemberg and Allgäu. Founded in 1997 and owned by the Genossenschaft der Barmherzigen Schwestern vom hl. Vinzenz von Paul in Untermarchtal e.V., it provides a vertically integrated portfolio of social services: residential and day care for the elderly, ambulatory home care, assisted-living communities, senior housing (including the 122-unit Vinzenz Areal multi-generational quarter in Wangen im Allgäu), specialized services for people with hearing impairments (Hörgeschädigtenzentrum St. Vinzenz), child and youth welfare (Kinder- und Jugendhilfezentrum Rupert-Mayer-Haus), outpatient intensive care, and an occupational therapy practice (Praxis für Ergotherapie) using Pablo-Thymo and other modalities. The organization operates more than twenty named care facilities and housing sites, with additional capacity delivered through wholly-owned catering/accommodation subsidiary Vinzenz Service GmbH and in-house training academies (Akademie für Gesundheit und Soziales; St. Loreto – Institut für Soziale Berufe).

Revenue is generated primarily through German statutory social-insurance reimbursement (Pflegeversicherung) per Pflegegrad, supplemented by catering, conference, therapy, rental and donation income (Spenden/Förderprojekte/Stiften). Go-to-market is direct and facility-based: prospective residents or relatives submit online Pflegeplatzanfrage (care-placement) inquiries through the corporate website, with regional teams delivering ambulatory and pastoral care. Marketing is conducted via the TYPO3-based website with self-hosted Matomo analytics, plus organic Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube channels, and a dedicated press function. The technology stack is conventional CMS-plus-analytics with no disclosed AI/ML, proprietary platform or API surface.

In June 2026 the organization publicly clarified that it is a separate legal entity from the insolvent Vinzenz von Paul Kliniken gGmbH in Stuttgart, an event with reputational but not operational impact on the social-services entity. As a gGmbH, the organization has no public shareholders; ownership, mission alignment and institutional backing rest with the sponsoring religious cooperative.

Name

Vinzenz von Paul

Legal name

Vinzenz von Paul gGmbH

Website

https://vinzenz-von-paul.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Vinzenz von Paul gGmbH is a German non-profit, owned by the Barmherzige Schwestern of Untermarchtal, providing integrated elderly care, hearing-impaired services, child and youth welfare, outpatient intensive care and senior housing across Baden-Württemberg and Allgäu, funded primarily through statutory Pflegeversicherung reimbursement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly and social care services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Home Health Care Services (62161), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Care Navigation & Service Coordination (Medical, Social, Community) (HSABAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Companion Care & Social Support (non-clinical) (HLADAGAB), Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD), Conversation, Cognitive Stimulation & Activity Facilitation (HSABAAAB)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Senior residential care
• Nursing home services
• Social welfare services
• Child youth welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwäbisch Gmünd

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vinzenz von Paul gGmbH operates a network of non-profit social care services in southern Germany, delivering residential elderly care (Tagespflege, Ambulant betreute Wohngemeinschaft, Wohnen im Alter), home-based Ambulante Hilfen, hearing-impairment services through Hörgeschädigtenzentrum St. Vinzenz, child and youth welfare at Rupert-Mayer-Haus, outpatient intensive care, occupational therapy, care navigation (Pflegelotsin), catering via Vinzenz Service GmbH, and senior housing including the 122-unit multi-generational Vinzenz Areal in Wangen im Allgäu.

Product overview

Vinzenz von Paul gGmbH is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Barmherzige Schwestern vom hl. Vinzenz von Paul in Untermarchtal, offering comprehensive social services and elderly care across southern Germany. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected services organized into several core categories: (1) Elderly Care Services including day care, outpatient assisted living, home care, senior housing, and family caregiver support; (2) Hearing Impaired Services through the Hörgeschädigtenzentrum St. Vinzenz; (3) Children, Youth, and Family Services via the Rupert-Mayer-Haus; (4) Specialized Healthcare including outpatient intensive care, occupational therapy practice, and care navigation; (5) Hospitality and Catering through Vinzenz Service GmbH; and (6) Senior Housing facilities across multiple regions including Vinzenz-Wohnen, senior-friendly housing, and the multi-generational Vinzenz Areal in Wangen. Educational offerings include the Akademie für Gesundheit und Soziales and St. Loreto Institute. The organization also maintains a Trainee Program, Ausbildung (vocational training), and volunteer opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Akademie für Gesundheit und Soziales: Academy for health and social services providing further education and training programs
• St. Loreto – Institut für Soziale Berufe
• Vinzenz Service GmbH
• Hörgeschädigtenzentrum St. Vinzenz
• Kinder- und Jugendhilfezentrum Rupert-Mayer-Haus

Products and services

• Praxis für Ergotherapie (Occupational Therapy Practice) Therapeutic practice offering occupational therapy for adults, covering neurological, orthopedic, rheumatological, neuropsychological, and psychosomatic conditions, using methods including cognitive training, manual therapy, scar treatment, massages, pain therapy, and Pablo-Thymo therapy system.
• Vinzenz Service GmbH Speisenversorgung (Catering Services) Catering company providing meals with emphasis on quality and regional sourcing, operated as part of Vinzenz von Paul group via wholly-owned subsidiary Vinzenz Service GmbH.
• Tagespflege (Day Care) Day care services for elderly people, providing daytime care and activities.
• Ambulant betreute Wohngemeinschaft (Outpatient Assisted Living Community) Shared living arrangements with outpatient care support for seniors.
• Ambulante Hilfen (Outpatient Assistance) Home-based outpatient care and assistance services for clients.
• Wohnen im Alter (Senior Housing) Senior housing solutions including residential facilities and assisted living options across the Vinzenz von Paul network.
• Unterstützung für Angehörige (Support for Relatives) Counseling and support services for family members caring for elderly relatives.
• Hörgeschädigtenzentrum St. Vinzenz (Hearing Impaired Center) Specialized center providing assessments, assistive listening devices, communication support, and auditory rehabilitation for people with hearing impairments.
• Kinder- und Jugendhilfezentrum Rupert-Mayer-Haus Children and youth welfare center providing family support, crisis intervention, and residential and outpatient care for children and adolescents.
• Außerklinische Intensivpflege (Outpatient Intensive Care) Intensive care services provided outside of clinical hospital settings for individuals needing intensive home-based care.
• Pflegelotsin (Care Navigator) Guidance and navigation service to help individuals find appropriate care options.
• Vinzenz Areal Mehrgenerationen Wohnen (Multi-Generational Housing) Multi-generational housing complex in Wangen im Allgäu with 122 residential units combining family apartments with senior housing and integrating technical assistance systems and flexible service options.
• Akademie für Gesundheit und Soziales Educational institution providing training and continuing education in the healthcare and social services sectors.
• St. Loreto – Institut für Soziale Berufe Institute for social professions offering vocational training in social care careers.
• Ehrenamt (Volunteer Programs) Volunteer programs and opportunities for community engagement across the organization's facilities.
• Seniorenzentrum Carl-Joseph (Senior Center Carl-Joseph) Senior residential care center located in Leutkirch providing full-time care to elderly residents.
• Haus Vinzenz von Paul (Göppingen) Main Vinzenz von Paul care facility located in Göppingen providing residential and care services.
• Pflegeresidenz Vinzenz von Paul (Tübingen) Nursing residence located in Tübingen providing residential elderly care.
• Wohnpark St. Anna (Schwäbisch Gmünd) Senior residential complex Wohnpark St. Anna on Katharinenstraße in Schwäbisch Gmünd with Hausgemeinschaften (small-household communities) for elderly residents.
• Übernachten und Tagen (Overnight Stays and Conference Facilities) Accommodation and conference facilities offered through Vinzenz Service GmbH.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Genossenschaft der Barmherzigen Schwestern vom hl. Vinzenz von Paul in Untermarchtal e. V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization is a non-profit company (gGmbH) affiliated with and sponsored by the Genossenschaft der Barmherzigen Schwestern (Cooperative of the Merciful Sisters) of Saint Vincent de Paul in Untermarchtal. The order founded and continues to support the organization, embedding Catholic social values (Vinzentinische Werte) into all operations. The shareholder provides institutional backing and mission alignment, operating under the tradition of Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Louise de Marillac dating back nearly 400 years to 17th century France.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie Deutschland: Diakonie is the Protestant counterpart to Caritas, providing elderly care, child welfare, and social services across Germany. Operates a comparable model to Vinzenz von Paul as a faith-affiliated non-profit social services network, though Protestant rather than Catholic in affiliation.
• Malteser Deutschland: Malteser is a Catholic aid organization operating care facilities, home care, child and youth services, and social services across Germany. Directly comparable in Catholic heritage, multi-segment social care portfolio, and presence in southern Germany.
• Caritas: Caritas is Germany's largest Catholic welfare organization, operating a nationwide network of elderly care facilities, child welfare services, and social programs. Directly comparable to Vinzenz von Paul in mission, faith-based heritage, and full-lifecycle social service portfolio.
• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO): AWO is one of Germany's six major welfare associations, operating elderly care homes, child and youth welfare services, and outpatient care. Comparable to Vinzenz von Paul as a non-profit operating a multi-segment care portfolio with regional provider networks.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: Johanniter operates elderly care homes, child and youth services, and outpatient care in Germany as part of the Protestant Johanniter order. Comparable in mission-driven, faith-based full-service social care delivery including residential and home care.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK): DRK operates a nationwide network of elderly care homes, ambulatory care, and family/child services. Comparable to Vinzenz von Paul as a major non-profit provider of multi-segment care and social services with strong regional delivery.

Direct peers

• Compassio (Orpea Group): Compassio operates senior care and nursing facilities in Germany, part of the Orpea group. Comparable to Vinzenz von Paul in residential elderly care delivery, with a strong southern German presence, though structured as a private operator.
• Augustinum Gruppe: Augustinum operates senior residences, care facilities, and outpatient services across southern Germany with a Protestant foundation. Directly comparable to Vinzenz von Paul in faith-based senior care, regional footprint in southern Germany, and residential plus ambulatory service mix.
• Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen: Alloheim is one of Germany's largest private operators of senior residences and care facilities. Directly comparable in residential elderly care delivery, though operates as a for-profit private equity-backed chain rather than a faith-based non-profit.
• Korian Deutschland: Korian is a leading private European operator of care homes and senior living facilities, with a substantial German footprint. Directly comparable in residential and ambulatory elderly care, though operates as a for-profit listed company.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeNrhPzZAbVkhbCYJaixMkA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Vinzenz-von-Paul-gGmbH-Soziale-Dienste-und-Einrichtungen-104412625539036
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vinzenz-von-paul-ggmbh-soziale-dienste-und-einrichtungen/posts/?feedView=all
• Instagraminstagram.com/vinzenz_von_paul

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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