DRK Kreisverband Böblingen

What DRK Kreisverband Böblingen does

DRK Kreisverband Böblingen is the district-level association of the German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) headquartered in Sindelfingen, Baden-Württemberg, serving the Böblingen district. Founded in 1866 as a Sanitätsverein (first-aid association), the organization has grown into a multi-service regional humanitarian operator with approximately 1,080 full-time staff, around 1,907 registered volunteers, ~500 youth members (JRK), and 24 chartered local associations (Ortsvereine). Its mandate covers emergency medical response, elderly and social care, youth programs, first-aid and rescue training, blood-donation organization, and disaster preparedness for the district's roughly 400,000+ residents.

The operational portfolio combines regulated and commercial service lines: 11 nursing homes with a 12th planned (target ~750 beds), day-care and outpatient home-nursing services, a home emergency-call offering, statutory rescue services (RTW, KTW, HvO), first-aid and vocational training, plus blood-donation events. In 2024 the rescue arm recorded 18,344 RTW deployments, 6,772 HvO volunteer first-responder dispatches, and 9,763 KTW patient-transport runs. Operating subsidiaries include DRK-Altenpflegeheime gGmbH (care-home operator) and DRK-Rettungsdienst gGmbH Böblingen (rescue operator); proprietary technology assets consist of the Rescue-Track dispatch and documentation system, the Corhelper mobile alerting application for volunteer first responders, and home emergency-call endpoint devices. The organization holds IQD quality certification across all nursing homes for 20 consecutive years.

Revenue is generated through statutory public-sector framework contracts with Landkreis Böblingen and the Land of Baden-Württemberg for rescue and disaster response; statutory health-insurance (Pflege- und Krankenkassen) reimbursements for residential, day, outpatient, and transport care; training and course fees; and member contributions and donations that fund volunteer activities and youth work. Workforce development is a structural feature: ~64 nursing trainees are taken on annually from 2025 and two cohorts of 14 paramedic trainees per year, supporting both internal staffing and broader district healthcare-labor supply. Governance is via elected district leadership (Hans Dieter Scheerer elected President on 21 November 2025) under the umbrella of the federal DRK structure.

Name

DRK Kreisverband Böblingen

Legal name

DRK Kreisverband Böblingen e. V.

Website

https://drk-kv-boeblingen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1866

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DRK Kreisverband Böblingen is a German Red Cross district association providing emergency medical services, 11 nursing homes, outpatient care, and youth programs to Böblingen district residents. It employs ~1,080 staff and 1,907 volunteers across 24 local chapters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and emergency medical services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (6216), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGACAL

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Patient transport
• Elderly nursing care
• Home emergency call
• First aid training

Headquarters

HQ city

Sindelfingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public contracts and statutory health insurance reimbursement: Core revenue from contracts with public bodies (Landkreis Böblingen, state of Baden-Württemberg) for rescue services, patient transport, and nursing care. Reimbursement from health insurance funds (Krankenkassen) for nursing care and transport services. These constitute the predominant share of revenue.
2. Social welfare and charitable donations: Donations from private individuals (online donations, PayPal), membership fees from supporting members (Fördermitglieder), and charitable contributions. Active fundraising campaigns including door-to-door membership drives.
3. First aid and training courses: Revenue from paid first aid courses (Erste Hilfe), brand protection training, specialized courses for medical and dental practices, and nursing refreshers. Fees vary by course type; some courses are covered by employers or accident insurance (Berufsgenossenschaften).
4. Home emergency call and assistive devices: Monthly subscription fees for home emergency call systems (Hausnotruf), emergency watches, and smoke detectors provided to elderly and at-risk individuals for independent living.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

DRK Kreisverband Böblingen provides emergency medical rescue services, patient transport, residential and home-based elderly nursing care across 11 facilities, home emergency call systems, first aid training courses, and social support services for the residents of Landkreis Böblingen. It also coordinates a volunteer first-responder network, blood donation drives, youth programs, and community welfare services through 24 local associations.

Product overview

DRK Kreisverband Böblingen is a humanitarian organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of emergency, care, and social services. The core offerings include emergency medical services (Rettungsdienst), patient transport (Krankentransport), and home emergency response systems (DRK-Hausnotruf, DRK-Notrufuhr, DRK-Rauchmelder). The organization operates 11 elderly care facilities (Altenpflegeheime) providing residential, day, and home-based nursing care, supported by a digital first responder alert app (Corhelper). Educational services include first aid training courses (Erste-Hilfe-Kurse) and specialized self-protection courses (EHSH). Social support services encompass clothing assistance, dementia care groups, housing advice, and a wish-granting mobility service (Herzenswunsch-Mobil). These services work together to provide comprehensive humanitarian aid across the Böblingen district.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Corhelper: First responder alert app for suspected cardiac arrest situations in Landkreis Böblingen
• Herzenswunsch-Mobil
• DRK-Hausnotruf
• Jugendrotkreuz (JRK)

Products and services

• Rettungsdienst (Emergency Rescue Service) Emergency medical services providing rapid response with ambulances and trained personnel, operating from multiple rescue stations throughout the Böblingen district.
• Krankentransport (Patient Transport) Patient transport service with 8 vehicles operating weekdays, transporting individuals between hospitals, nursing homes, medical practices, and residences.
• DRK-Hausnotruf (Home Emergency Call) Home emergency call system that enables individuals, especially elderly and at-risk people, to call for help 24/7. Includes base station and portable emergency button, with optional emergency watch and smoke detector add-ons.
• Corhelper First Responder Alerting App Mobile app that notifies trained volunteers of nearby cardiac arrest emergencies via smartphone, enabling rapid CPR response before ambulance arrival.
• Altenpflege (11 Nursing Homes) Elderly care services including 11 nursing homes across the district offering residential care, dementia care, short-term and respite care.
• Tagespflege (Day Care) Day care services for elderly providing daytime supervision, activities, meals, and transportation between home and care facilities.
• Häuslicher Pflegedienst (Home Nursing) Home nursing service providing daily visits in Böblingen and Sindelfingen for chronically ill, temporarily sick, disabled, and care-dependent people of all ages.
• Erste-Hilfe-Kurse (First Aid Training Courses) First aid training courses including general first aid, workplace first aid, driving license courses, child first aid, sports first aid, outdoor first aid, and English-language courses.
• Herzenswunsch-Mobil Wish-granting mobility service for hospice patients, transporting terminally ill individuals to meaningful destinations such as family events or special occasions.
• Rotkreuzdienste (Red Cross Volunteer Services) Bundle of Red Cross services including First Responders (Helfer vor Ort), Person Information Service (PASt), Medical Service (Sanitätsdienst), Welfare and Social Work, Housing Advice (Wohnberatung), and Emergency Follow-up Service (Notfallnachsorgedienst).
• Erste Hilfe mit Selbstschutzinhalten (EHSH) First aid courses with civil protection and self-protection content, including children's safety, civil protection, and medical first response in disaster scenarios.
• Blutspende (Blood Donation) Blood donation services organizing regular blood donation appointments and campaigns throughout the district.
• Kleiderläden und Kleiderkammern (Clothing Stores) Clothing stores and clothing warehouses providing clothing assistance for people in difficult social situations.
• Betreuungsgruppen für Menschen mit Demenz (Dementia Care Groups) Care groups specifically designed for people with dementia, providing structured support and activities in a safe environment.
• Betreuungsverein (Care Association) Care association offering support and advice for people needing care assistance and their families.
• Wohnberatung (Housing Advice) Housing advice service helping people of all ages adapt their homes for care, accessibility, or aging-in-place through consultations and recommendations.
• DRK-Notrufuhr (Emergency Watch) Emergency watch with built-in call-for-help functionality, allowing users to alert emergency services while on the go.
• DRK-Rauchmelder (Smoke Detector) Smoke detector system connected to the home emergency service, providing early fire detection and automatic alert capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero quality certification failures for all 11 nursing homes over 20 years of IQD audits
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Arcass Planungsgesellschaft mbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural planning firm commissioned for the design of the new educational center (Bildungsstätte) with teaching rooms, vehicle hall, and central warehouse adjacent to the existing DRK center on the Flugfeld. The firm presented plans to the Zweckverband Flugfeld in July 2025.
• Zweckverband Flugfeld Böblingen/SindelfingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal development authority responsible for the urban development of the Flugfeld (former airfield) area. Collaborating with DRK on planning approvals and integration of the new DRK facility into the neighborhood concept. Ongoing positive dialogue on further development steps.
• CoCoLead (Noémi and Paul Polyfka, Cecilia Kramer)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal facilitators engaged for the inaugural Leadership Day (Führungstag) in October 2025, delivering team-building, workshops, and leadership development sessions for 60 management staff across all DRK subsidiaries.
• DRK-Landesverband Baden-Württemberg e. V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent state-level Red Cross organization. Supports the Kreisverband with advocacy (e.g., state-level disaster protection legislation), funding negotiations with the state government, and quality standards. Barbara Bosch is the president of the state association.
• Institut für Qualitätskennzeichnung von sozialen Dienstleistungen (IQD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent quality certification institute that has conducted voluntary audits of all 11 DRK nursing homes every 3 years for 20 years, with consistent top results. IQD-Geschäftsführer Gregor Vogelmann has personally overseen all certifications.
• Land Baden-Württemberg / InnenministeriumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government responsible for funding emergency services, rescue station construction (Fördertopf), and disaster protection legislation (Landeskatastrophenschutzgesetz). DRK advocates for equal rights for volunteer responders, construction subsidies, and updated rescue service legislation.
• Landkreis Böblingen (district authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district authority works with the DRK on emergency services planning, rescue station siting, and civil protection coordination. The Erster Landesbeamter Martin Wuttke acknowledged the DRK as a 'pillar of society' in official remarks.
• 24 DRK Ortsvereine (local associations)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor24 local Red Cross associations across the district constitute the volunteer base. They provide local blood donation, first aid at events, disaster response, clothing collections, social programs, youth groups (JRK), and community engagement. Represented at the annual Kreisversammlung (district assembly).
• Berufsgenossenschaften (Accident insurance providers)minorOthersStatutory accident insurers cover the cost of occupational first aid training for employees. DRK offers courses billed directly to these insurers under BG Abrechnung arrangements.
• Free Evangelical School Holzgerlingen and Berkenschule HolzgerlingenminorOthersLocal schools that send student volunteers to support day care activities. Seventh-graders visit weekly to interact with elderly residents, and Werkrealschüler assist at day care on alternating Fridays for social internships.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kursana Residenzen GmbH: Germany-wide private nursing home and care operator competing for elderly residents in Baden-Württemberg. Specializes purely in residential care and lacks DRK's emergency response and integrated social services.
• Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen: Large private German nursing home operator with ~200 facilities nationwide. Competes with DRK's elderly care segment in multiple regions but lacks DRK's emergency services and volunteer-based social programs.

Direct peers

• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. Major German humanitarian nonprofit providing ambulance, rescue, first-aid training, youth, and care services. Operates under a comparable statutory civil-protection mandate and competes for the same district-level emergency contracts as DRK.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) Deutschland: Germany-wide humanitarian nonprofit delivering rescue services, elderly care, social services, and first aid training. Provides overlapping services to similar municipal and district-level customers across Germany.
• Caritasverband für Stuttgart: Regional branch of the German Caritas association operating nursing homes, home care, and social services in the same geography. Directly competes for elderly care residents, day care placements, and social-service contracts.
• DRK Kreisverband Stuttgart: Neighboring German Red Cross district association serving the Stuttgart region. Operates the same integrated mix of rescue, nursing, social, and training services under the DRK mandate, making it the closest functional comparable to DRK Kreisverband Böblingen.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst gGmbH: German humanitarian nonprofit (Order of Malta) operating rescue services, first aid training, civil protection, and social services. Competes directly with DRK for emergency-response mandates and first-aid course contracts across Germany.
• Diakonie Württemberg: Protestant social welfare organization running nursing homes, home nursing, and social programs across Baden-Württemberg. Overlaps directly with DRK's elderly care and community support offerings in the same region.
• BRK Kreisverband München: Bavarian Red Cross district association providing rescue, nursing, and social services in the Munich region. Closest non-DRK Kreisverband comparable in scope, scale, and integrated service model.

Regional players

• Falck Deutschland (formerly Rettungsdienst-GR): Private ambulance and patient transport operator active in some German districts under competing municipal contracts. Directly comparable to DRK's Rettungsdienst and Krankentransport but operates in different geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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