Kreiskrankenhaus Weilburg

What Kreiskrankenhaus Weilburg does

Kreiskrankenhaus Weilburg gGmbH is a municipal (kommunal) acute-care hospital owned by the Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg in Hessen, Germany, founded in 1974/1975 and operating across two sites — a main hospital in Weilburg and a specialized neurology hospital in Weilmünster. It delivers Grund- und Regelversorgung (basic and standard inpatient care) covering orthopedics/trauma surgery, general/visceral surgery, internal medicine, geriatrics, anesthesiology/intensive care, emergency medicine, and ambulatory services via a Medical Care Center (MVZ). The Weilmünster site runs a certified Stroke Unit with Phase B neurological early rehabilitation, positioning it as one of the larger neurology clinics in Germany. Supporting operations include an in-house Pflegefachschule (nursing school), the Seniorenzentrum Fellersborn senior care facility, a 10-bed geriatric day clinic, and certified orthopedic services including an EndoCert pilot clinic for shoulder endoprosthetics.

The hospital runs a multi-department clinical platform with modern diagnostic and surgical equipment — 32-slice Siemens CT (installed March 2023), 1.5-Tesla Siemens MRI, 3D video laparoscopy/thoracoscopy, neuromonitoring for thyroid surgery, and an 8-bed interdisciplinary ICU with full ventilation capability. Teleradiology and IT cooperation with Lahn-Dill-Kliniken Wetzlar provide 24/7 radiology coverage and joint tumor conferences, while the lab operates external quality-controlled diagnostics. The hospital holds DIN EN ISO 9001 certification, TraumaNetzwerk Hessen membership, Endoprothetikzentrum status, and AOK Hessen quality distinctions for hip and knee replacement.

Revenue is generated primarily under the German DRG system via statutory (GKV) and private (PKV) health insurance reimbursement for inpatient services, with supplementary streams from MVZ ambulatory care, elective comfort services (Wahlleistungen), the nursing school, catering, and the affiliated senior center. The hospital is publicly funded by the Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg, an academic teaching hospital of Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, and a member of the Kommunaler Klinikverbund Hessen e.V. With approximately 1,000 employees across both sites and subsidiaries, the hospital treats roughly 10,000 inpatients and over 20,000 outpatients annually. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Kreiskrankenhaus Weilburg

Legal name

Kreiskrankenhaus Weilburg gGmbH

Website

https://krankenhaus-weilburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kreiskrankenhaus Weilburg is a municipal hospital in Hessen, Germany, owned by Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg, operating two sites — an acute-care hospital in Weilburg and a specialized neurology hospital in Weilmünster — serving approximately 30,000 inpatients and outpatients annually under the German DRG system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAHAD

Neurology & Neurosurgical Specialty Hospitals

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Specialty Hospitals & Inpatient Specialty Care

SECONDARYHLAFAOAG

Neurorehabilitation-Integrated LTACHs (e.g., TBI/SCI/Stroke)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals

Keywords

• Acute hospital care
• Inpatient medical services
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Emergency medical services
• Geriatric care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Weilburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inpatient Hospital Services: Acute inpatient treatment covered under the German Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) system. Services include emergency care, surgical procedures, internal medicine, orthopedics, geriatrics, and neurology. Hospital charges are covered by statutory (GKV) and private (PKV) health insurance
2. Outpatient/Ambulatory Services: Outpatient treatments through the Medical Care Center (MVZ) for orthopedics, surgery, and pediatrics. Also includes day clinic (geriatric day clinic with 10 beds) and outpatient specialist consultations
3. Catering and Support Services: Clinical kitchen provides meals to patients, relatives, staff, and visitors, as well as to the Seniorenzentrum Fellersborn in Löhnberg. Cafeteria and kiosk services offered to visitors and staff
4. Elective/Comfort Services (Wahlleistungen): Optional services beyond standard care including single/double rooms, chief physician treatment (Chefarztbehandlung), and enhanced amenities available for additional fees
5. Medical Education and Training: As an academic teaching hospital, provides practical training for medical students (PJ), nursing students, and continuing education. Nursing school at Weilburg location trains future nursing professionals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kreiskrankenhaus Weilburg is a municipal hospital providing inpatient acute care (Grund- und Regelversorgung) across orthopedics/trauma, general/visceral surgery, internal medicine, geriatrics, anesthesiology/intensive care, and a 24/7 central emergency department at its Weilburg location, plus specialized neurological services including a certified Stroke Unit and Phase B early rehabilitation at Weilmünster. The hospital additionally operates an outpatient Medical Care Center (MVZ) for orthopedics, surgery, and pediatrics, a 10-bed geriatric day clinic, an in-house nursing school, and a senior care facility (Seniorenzentrum Fellersborn).

Product overview

Kreiskrankenhaus Weilburg is a municipal hospital providing integrated healthcare services through a multi-location, multi-department structure rather than a single software product. The hospital operates two main sites: the main hospital in Weilburg (acute care, orthopedics/trauma, general surgery, internal medicine, geriatrics, anesthesiology/intensive care, emergency department) and a specialized neurology hospital in Weilmünster with Stroke Unit and Phase B early rehabilitation. Outpatient services include a Medical Care Center (MVZ) and a geriatric day clinic. Educational offerings include a nursing school (Pflegefachschule). Support services encompass in-house kitchen/hospital cafeteria, physiotherapy, radiology (X-ray/CT/MRI), clinical laboratory, central operating theater, intensive care, social services, pastoral care, and patient advocacy. The hospital is an academic teaching hospital of Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stationäre Akutversorgung (Inpatient Acute Care Services) Inpatient acute care (Grund- und Regelversorgung) for adult and elderly patients across Orthopedics/Trauma Surgery, General/Visceral Surgery, Internal Medicine (with Cardiology and Gastroenterology), Geriatrics, Anesthesiology/Intensive Care, and Neurology. Services reimbursed under the German DRG system via statutory (GKV) and private (PKV) health insurance.
• Neurologische Fachklinik Weilmünster (Specialized Neurology Hospital at Weilmünster) Specialized neurology hospital at the Weilmünster site with a certified Stroke Unit, neurological intensive care, and Phase B neurological early rehabilitation. Covers stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, sleep disorders, and dementia. Reachable via Stroke Hotline 06472/60-592. One of the largest neurological clinics in Germany.
• Zentrale Notaufnahme (Central Emergency Department) 24/7 interdisciplinary emergency department providing acute care for Internal Medicine, General/Visceral Surgery, Trauma Surgery/Orthopedics, and Geriatrics, including a D-Arzt (occupational injury) service. Features 5 monitoring places, 3 isolation rooms, and 7 additional treatment places; first point of contact for emergency patients arriving via Notruf 112.
• Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum (MVZ) — Outpatient Medical Care Center Ambulatory medical center providing outpatient specialist consultations and treatment in Orthopedics and Surgery at the Ärztehaus in Weilburg, with pediatric care at the Gesundheitszentrum WERKStadt in Limburg. Offers wohnortnahe (local) specialist-level outpatient care.
• Geriatrische Tagesklinik (Geriatric Day Clinic) Day clinic with 10 beds offering weekday therapy (Monday–Friday 8:30–15:30) for elderly patients with multimorbid conditions who need full-day clinical treatment but can return home overnight. Services covered by German health insurance.
• Pflegefachschule Weilburg (Nursing School) Three-year nursing training program (Pflegefachkraft) located in Weilburg's old town, with practical training at the hospital and regional cooperation partners. Annual start October 1st. Apprentice compensation set under TVöD and rated as the highest in Hesse (Year 1: €1,490.69/month; Year 2: €1,552.07/month; Year 3: €1,653.38/month valid from 05/2026).
• Seniorenzentrum Fellersborn (Senior Care Center) Senior care facility in Löhnberg providing residential care for elderly and nursing-needy individuals, operated by the hospital group (Kreiskrankenhaus Weilburg). Operates as a wholly owned subsidiary; patients can transition between hospital and senior center care.
• Physiotherapie (Physiotherapy and Therapy Department) Inpatient and outpatient physiotherapy offering manual therapy, the McKenzie method, Bobath neurophysiological exercises, lymphatic drainage, kinesiology taping, and gait training. Supports patients across orthopedics, neurology, geriatrics, and surgical departments.
• Radiologie (Radiology — X-ray, CT, MRI) Diagnostic imaging including digital radiography, a 32-slice (64-layer) Siemens CT scanner (operational since March 2023, supporting low-dose scans and whole-body trauma spirals), and a 1.5-Tesla Siemens MRI with BioMatrix technology. 24/7 teleradiology coverage in cooperation with Lahn-Dill-Kliniken Wetzlar.
• Labordiagnostik (Clinical Laboratory) Clinical laboratory providing clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation diagnostics, immunology, immunohematology, and MRSA diagnostics. External quality control certifications in place.
• Interdisziplinäre Intensivstation (Interdisciplinary Intensive Care Unit) 8-bed intensive care unit under anesthesiology leadership with full ventilation capability, providing invasive and non-invasive ventilation, bronchoscopy, dilation tracheotomy, and renal replacement therapy (CVVH). Approximately 4,000 anesthetics performed annually by 12 physicians (10 specialists) and 40 nursing staff.
• Endoprothetik & Unfallchirurgie (Joint Replacement and Trauma Surgery) Orthopedic department certified as Endoprothetikzentrum (Endoprosthetics Center) by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Orthopädie and a pilot clinic for shoulder endoprosthetics (one of 10 in Germany). Member of TraumaNetzwerk Hessen and certified Lokales Traumazentrum. Performs hip, knee, and shoulder joint replacements using 3D laparoscopy for minimally invasive procedures. Provides D-Arzt treatment and follow-up care for occupational, school, and commuting injuries.
• Pflegeüberleitung und Sozialdienst (Care Transition and Social Services) Care transition and social services team assisting patients and families with post-discharge care planning, home care arrangements, nursing insurance matters, rehabilitation referrals, and hospice service coordination at both Weilburg and Weilmünster locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 10,000 inpatients and 20,000+ outpatients treated annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vitos Klinik HerbornminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Since 2025, new cooperation partner for pediatric nursing placements. Jointly provides qualified practice instructors for nursing student training.
• Justus-Liebig-Universität GießencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic teaching hospital relationship with medical faculty. Provides practical training for medical students in their practical year (PJ). Students rotate through departments gaining clinical experience under supervision of hospital physicians.
• Lahn-Dill-Kliniken WetzlarcoreTechnology or IntegrationCooperation in MRI diagnostics, telemedicine, and IT. Medical collaboration includes joint tumor conferences (Tumorboard). Teleradiology service provides 24/7 radiological coverage using Lahn-Dill radiologists for CT scan interpretation.
• Vitos Weil-Lahn gGmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for psychiatric nursing training. Nursing students complete psychiatric care practical placements at various Vitos locations.
• Universitätsklinikum Gießen und MarburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partner for pediatric nursing placements. Students gain experience at university hospital pediatric clinic.
• Wilhelm-Knapp-Schule WeilburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2024, educational cooperation for one-year geriatric nursing assistant training program. Provides professional and spatial collaboration to ensure high-quality training and career entry.
• Seniorenzentrum Fellersborn LöhnbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior care facility operated by the hospital group. Receives hot meals from hospital kitchen. Patients can transition between hospital and senior center care.
• Klinikum Großhadern (LMU München)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNursing school students visit for educational insights into maximum care hospital operations during study trips. Part of international study trip program.
• Kreissparkasse WeilburgminorOthersCooperation through regional portal www.oberlahn.de listing local businesses and organizations. Part of community network.
• Berufsgenossenschaften (Occupational Insurance Associations)coreOthersD-Arzt ( Durchgangsarzt ) authorization for treatment and follow-up care of work-related, school, and commuting accidents under occupational injury insurance.
• Förderverein Kreiskrankenhaus Weilburg e.V.minorOthersVolunteer association supporting hospital maintenance and development. Engages citizens for the clinic, organizes information events and equipment acquisitions.
• DRK Weilburg (German Red Cross)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for first aid training courses (Erste-Hilfe-Kurs) for nursing students. Partnered for student visits to rescue station to learn about emergency services.
• Deutsche Stiftung für Organspende (DSO)minorOthersOrgan donation coordination through hospital. DSO coordinator Uwe Heck provides educational sessions at nursing school about organ donation and transplantation.
• Stadtwerke WeilburgminorOthersOperates two public electric vehicle charging stations at the Ärztehaus parking lot (accessible via Am Steinbühl 4). Part of regional e-mobility infrastructure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Helios Kliniken GmbH: Largest private hospital operator in Germany with dozens of facilities across Hesse. Comparable broad-spectrum hospital operator and direct competitive force from inpatient capacity and physician recruiting, but at vastly greater scale and as part of a for-profit chain.
• Asklepios Kliniken GmbH: Major German private hospital group operating multiple acute and specialty hospitals. Comparable as a multi-site inpatient operator with strong neurology/orthopedic service lines; competes with Weilburg for referrals across Hesse.
• Sana Kliniken AG: Private German hospital group with broad geographic presence and strong orthopedic/surgical focus. Comparable to Weilburg on specialty orthopedic and surgical service lines, but at chain scale with private equity ownership background.
• Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg (UKGM): Major academic tertiary hospital in Central Hesse and Weilburg's academic teaching partner (JLU Gießen). Comparable as a multi-specialty academic hospital, but operates at maximum-care tier and competes for complex neurology and orthopedic referrals in the same catchment.

Emerging players

• BG Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main: Specialist trauma and orthopedic hospital in Hesse with D-Arzt authority. Comparable to Weilburg's TraumaNetzwerk-certified ortho/trauma service line and D-Arzt occupational injury capability, but operates at specialist tier with broader geographic catchment.

Direct peers

• Hochtaunus-Kliniken: Regional public hospital group in the Hochtaunuskreis adjacent to Limburg-Weilburg. Comparable as a mid-sized Hessian municipal general hospital with multiple sites and similar DRG-based operations.
• Lahn-Dill-Kliniken: Public hospital group operating sites in Wetzlar and Dillenburg in Central Hesse. Directly comparable to Weilburg as a regional general hospital with multiple specialties, and the company's teleradiology and IT partner, indicating shared catchment and operational model.
• Vitos Weil-Lahn gGmbH: Psychiatric/behavioral health provider based in the same Weil-Lahn district. Listed as a strategic partner of Kreiskrankenhaus Weilburg for psychiatric nursing placements, indicating shared geography and gGmbH/non-profit municipal ownership structure.
• St. Vincenz-Krankenhaus Limburg: Catholic general hospital located in the same Limburg-Weilburg district. Direct competitor for inpatient volume, emergency cases, and referrals, serving an overlapping primary catchment in Hesse.

Regional players

• Median Kliniken: Germany's largest rehabilitation clinic group with facilities across Hesse. Comparable to Weilmünster's Phase B neurological early rehabilitation offering, but operates exclusively in post-acute rehab rather than acute neurology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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