St Johannisstift

What St Johannisstift does

St. Johannisstift Paderborn is an evangelical foundation of civil law (Ev. Stiftung des bürgerlichen Rechts) founded in 1862 and headquartered in Paderborn, Germany, with operations in Lippstadt and Bergkamen. It operates four main business divisions — Altenhilfe (elderly care), Kinder- und Jugendhilfe (children and youth welfare), the Bildungscampus (vocational training in nursing and therapy), and the Christliches Klinikum Paderborn hospital — through seven wholly-owned subsidiaries including Diakoniestation, Diakovita, Ev. Seniorenzentrum von Bodelschwingh, Ev. Kinder- und Jugendhilfe, Jugendhilfe Bergkamen, and St. Johannisstift Service. The foundation employs approximately 800 staff and the hospital alone serves roughly 30,000 inpatients and 55,000 outpatients annually.

The foundation's service model spans the full life cycle, with elderly care covering ambulatory, residential, day, short-term, and long-term care; youth services offering small-group homes, residential groups, and animal-assisted pedagogy; and education programs training the next generation of nursing and therapy professionals. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through foundation-owned facilities, with clients accessing services via social security referrals (Pflegekassen, Jugendämter), direct inquiries, and placement by social services. The underlying technology stack is conventional (WordPress-based website, internal employee portal e-Au, standard consent/bot/analytics tooling from Usercentrics, hCaptcha, Plausible, and Microsoft Teams), with no proprietary AI, models, or patents disclosed.

Revenue is generated through regulated government social insurance reimbursement frameworks — primarily German statutory long-term care insurance (Pflegekassen), youth welfare offices (Jugendämter), and health insurance funds (Krankenkassen) for the hospital. The foundation is supervised by the Evangelical Church of Westphalia and operates without external investors or parent ownership, funding any gap between reimbursements and operating costs through donations, the Förderverein (supporters' association), and reserves. Recent activity is oriented toward facility modernization (Ulrich Johannsen-Haus), specialized program launches (Sams-Hof, Wohngruppe Nüskenkamp, Stiftscafé Paderglück, Mehrgenerationenpark), and strategic community partnerships (notably with SC Paderborn 07 for a dementia exercise program).

Name

St Johannisstift

Legal name

Johannisstift Evangelisches Krankenhaus Paderborn GmbH

Website

https://www.johannisstift.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1862

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

St Johannisstift is a non-profit organization that offers elderly care, child welfare, education campus and hospital services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Care and Healthcare Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Home Health Care Services (62161), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuing Care at Home (CCaH) / Virtual CCRC Programs (HLADAEAH), Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD), Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Youth residential care
• Vocational nursing training
• Hospital healthcare services
• Social welfare foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Paderborn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Social Security and Government Funding: Core revenue is generated through government-funded social services reimbursement from social security systems (e.g., Pflegekassen for elderly care, Jugendämter for youth services). Rates are regulated by government frameworks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Johannisstift is an evangelical foundation that delivers integrated social care and healthcare services across four divisions: Altenhilfe (elderly care via residential, ambulatory, day, short-term, and long-term care), Kinder- und Jugendhilfe (children and youth residential and group home care, including animal-assisted pedagogy), the Bildungscampus (vocational training in nursing and therapy), and the Christliches Klinikum Paderborn (hospital serving 30,000 inpatients and 55,000 outpatients annually). The foundation also operates subsidiary Diakovita for senior living and Diakoniestation for ambulatory home nursing, plus inclusive offerings like the Stiftscafé Paderglück.

Product overview

St. Johannisstift is a Protestant foundation established in 1862 providing social care services through four main business divisions: Altenhilfe (Elderly Care), Kinder- und Jugendhilfe (Children and Youth Welfare), the Bildungscampus (Education Campus), and the Christliches Klinikum Paderborn (Hospital). The foundation operates subsidiaries including Diakovita for senior care, Jugendhilfe Bergkamen for youth services, and the Diakoniestation for ambulatory care. Recent offerings include the Sams-Hof with animal-assisted pedagogy, various small-group home concepts (Nüskis, Heckis), and the Stiftscafé Paderglück inclusive café. The foundation employs approximately 800 employees and serves locations in Paderborn and Lippstadt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Christliches Klinikum Paderborn: Hospital providing around 30,000 inpatient and 55,000 outpatient care annually
• Bildungscampus
• Diakovita
• Stiftscafé Paderglück

Products and services

• Altenhilfe (Elderly Care) Comprehensive elderly care services including full-time residential care, short-term care, day care, and ambulatory care at locations in Paderborn and Lippstadt. Offers holistic care concepts providing living space for people requiring various levels of care support.
• Kinder- und Jugendhilfe (Children and Youth Welfare) Provides living arrangements and care for children and young people who cannot live with their biological families temporarily or permanently. Includes various group home concepts, small-group homes, and animal-assisted pedagogy programs.
• Bildungscampus GmbH (Education Campus) Provides vocational training in nursing and therapy professions, as well as cross-industry continuing education and professional development programs.
• Christliches Klinikum Paderborn (Christian Clinic Paderborn) Hospital providing medical care to approximately 30,000 inpatients and 55,000 outpatients annually, offering treatment across multiple specialist departments and interdisciplinary centers.
• Diakovita – Lebenswert für Senioren GmbH Subsidiary providing elderly care services including the Albert-Schweitzer-Haus with dementia care, short-term care, and aromatherapy services.
• Diakoniestation St. Johannisstift GmbH Ambulatory care services including nursing care, home help, and home medical care delivered to clients in their own homes.
• Sams-Hof Animal-assisted pedagogy facility offering small-group home care for children in the Sauerland region. Features a living community of people, animals, and nature enabling development, relationships, and new perspectives.
• Wohngruppe Nüskenkamp (Nüskis) Small-group home in Lippstadt for five primary school-age children featuring the 'ZusammenWachsen' concept that transitions from children's to youth group structure over time.
• Stiftscafé Paderglück Café operated as an inclusive concept serving customers from baby to elderly, with tandem leadership structure.
• Ulrich Johannsen-Haus Modern care facility housing short-term care and elderly care residents with larger rooms, providing residential and short-term care services.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SC Paderborn 07coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Multi-faceted partnership including the 'Anstoß mit Bewegung' project (football-based exercise program for people with dementia), donations of free tickets for children in youth care, and mascot appearances at events. The project involves developing exercise methods using football-themed activities for dementia patients.
• Peter Maffay StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025The foundation provides vacation opportunities for children from youth residential groups. The Wohngruppe Winkelshof participated in an Easter holiday trip to Mallorca at the foundation's facility, providing children with their first airplane flight and vacation experience.
• Tabaluga-StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation provides vacation opportunities for children in youth care. Wohngruppe Winkelshof was invited for a week-long vacation to Mallorca during Easter holidays.
• Active Sportshop GüterslohminorOthersLocal sports retailer that provided running shoes and equipment support for youth participating in the Lippstädter Altstadtlauf running event.
• Paderborn DolphinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican football team that invited employees and youth from the foundation to a game as appreciation for their work. The team's chairman Bert Morhenne is also chairman of the foundation's board.
• SC Paderborn 07 und Gymnasium TheodorianumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Wunschbaum (wish tree) action where the football club and school fulfill wishes of children in youth care. Running for multiple years with gifts including art supplies, books, and toys.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Augustinum: Large German faith-based nonprofit operating senior residences, care facilities, and services with a values-based brand — directly comparable to St. Johannisstift's faith-based eldercare model, though at significantly larger national scale.
• Stiftung St. Franziskus: Catholic foundation of civil law operating hospitals, senior care facilities, and social services across multiple German regions — structurally and operationally analogous to St. Johannisstift's multi-line faith-based nonprofit model.
• Diakonie Düsseldorf: Regional Diaconal social services organization providing elderly care, youth welfare, and family support — closely comparable to St. Johannisstift's portfolio of elderly and youth services under a Diaconal umbrella.
• Bethesda Diakonie: Evangelical faith-based nonprofit operating nursing homes, hospitals, and care services in Germany — comparable faith-based model with a similar mix of elderly residential care and healthcare services.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Deutschland: Germany's largest Catholic welfare organization with nationwide operations in elderly care, youth welfare, hospitals, and social services — broader scope and scale but same multi-line nonprofit social services model as St. Johannisstift.
• Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen: One of Germany's largest private senior care operators with nationwide residential and ambulatory facilities — competes in St. Johannisstift's core Altenhilfe segment but as a commercial chain with broader geographic reach.
• Korian Deutschland: Major European senior care group with extensive German nursing home and assisted living footprint — competes with St. Johannisstift's elderly residential offerings as a large institutional incumbent.

Emerging players

• Victor's Group: Privately held German senior care and residential group expanding through acquisitions in residential and assisted living — partial overlap with St. Johannisstift's Altenhilfe and betreutes Wohnen services.
• Sana Kliniken: Privately held German hospital group operating acute care facilities — directly comparable to St. Johannisstift's Christliches Klinikum Paderborn, though without the parallel eldercare and youth services portfolio.

Regional players

• Stiftung ICP München: Munich-based social services foundation providing integrated care, education, and support services across the lifecycle — analogous faith-based foundation model, though operating in southern Germany rather than North Rhine-Westphalia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCE4C1nkOIiQQHqQvGlihqrg
• Facebookfacebook.com/st.johannisstift
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/altenheim-st.-johannisstift
• Instagraminstagram.com/johannisstift
• TikToktiktok.com/@johannisstift

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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