Paritätische Sozialdienste

What Paritätische Sozialdienste does

Paritätische Sozialdienste gGmbH is a non-profit elderly care provider headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, operating a full continuum of care services across the Rhein-Neckar region. The organization was founded in 1993 as a trustee company (Trägergesellschaft) of the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Baden-Württemberg and runs five primary facilities — Mathilde-Vogt-Haus (the original site, 96 care places and 127 apartments), Anna-Scherer-Haus in Bammental, Stadtresidenz Heidelberg (built 2008), and Seniorenresidenz Sonnenquartier in Neckargemünd (opened 2020) — together with two additional senior community centers operated on behalf of the City of Heidelberg in the Kirchheim and Neuenheim districts. In aggregate the company provides 212 full-time residential care beds, 55 day care places, 140 senior apartments, three ambulatory home-care services, laundry services, and in-house senior gastronomy, serving more than 700 customers with a workforce of more than 400 staff.

Revenue is generated through three principal streams: contractual reimbursements from German Pflegekassen (nursing care insurance funds) and Sozialhilfeträger for core care services, recurring service and rent fees for assisted-living apartments priced between approximately €350 and €3,200 per month, and ancillary revenue from laundry, meals, and individual donations above €50. The company holds recognized charitable status (gemeinnützig) confirmed by the Finanzamt Heidelberg. In May 2025, the Heidelberg-registered entity merged into a same-named Stuttgart entity, consolidating the corporate structure within the parent welfare association. A subsidiary opened in Graben-Neudorf in 2023 has ceased operations and is in liquidation.

Operationally the company is a facility-based services business rather than a technology business; the underlying technology is described as standard care management and service delivery systems with no proprietary platform, no digital health tooling, and no AI/ML capabilities in evidence. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through owned facilities, supported by a website (psd-ggmbh.de), Facebook and Instagram presence, and direct phone/email intake, with referrals from healthcare providers and public information channels serving as additional demand sources.

Name

Paritätische Sozialdienste

Legal name

Paritätische Sozialdienste gGmbH

Website

https://psd-ggmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Non-profit elderly care provider in Heidelberg, Germany, operating five facilities offering 212 residential care beds, 55 day care places, 140 senior apartments, and ambulatory home care services to over 700 customers under the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverbad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care Services

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC), Subacute Care Facilities (HLAFAFAE), Home-Based Primary Care / Medical House Call Practices (HLAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Nursing home operations
• Assisted living facilities
• Ambulatory home care
• Senior residential care

Headquarters

HQ city

Heidelberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Care Services Reimbursement: Contractual arrangements with health insurance funds (Pflegekassen) and social welfare authorities (Sozialhilfeträger) provide base funding for care services offered. Contracts cover fundamental care offerings for customers.
2. Service Fees: Fees charged for senior apartments (betreutes Wohnen), laundry services, meals, and additional services beyond the basic care package. Pricing ranges from approximately €350 to €3,200 per month for senior living accommodations.
3. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and partner foundations to support enhanced quality of life for residents. Donations ab €50 receive official donation receipts for tax purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Paritätische Sozialdienste gGmbH operates a regional network of elderly care facilities in the Heidelberg area, providing ambulatory home nursing, day care, full-time residential care, short-term/respite care, a specialized dementia care living group, assisted living apartments, senior housing, in-house laundry services, and senior gastronomy. Capacity across the network totals 212 residential care beds, 55 day care places, 140 senior apartments, and three ambulatory nursing services, supported by more than 400 employees serving over 700 customers. The company also operates two senior community centers on behalf of the City of Heidelberg in the Kirchheim and Neuenheim districts.

Product overview

Paritätische Sozialdienste gGmbH operates a diversified portfolio of elderly care services in the Heidelberg region, consisting of a unified care service platform offering multiple interconnected service lines. The core offerings include Ambulatory Care (Ambulante Pflege) available at three main facilities, Day Care (Tagespflege) at multiple locations, Full-time Residential Care (Vollstationäre Pflege), Short-term Care (Kurzzeitpflege), a specialized Dementia Care Living Group (Pflegewohngruppe), and Assisted Living (Betreutes Wohnen) across multiple facilities. Supporting services include a Laundry Service (Wäscheservice) and Senior Gastronomy (Seniorengastronomie). The company operates five main facilities: Mathilde-Vogt-Haus (the original facility with 96 care places and 127 apartments), Anna-Scherer-Haus in Bammental, Stadtresidenz Heidelberg (70 apartments + 24 care places), and Sonnenquartier in Neckargemünd (34 apartments + day care). In total, the company provides 212 full-time residential care places, 55 day care places, 140 senior apartments, three ambulatory care services, and operates two senior centers for the City of Heidelberg, serving over 700 customers with more than 400 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ambulante Pflege (Ambulatory Home Care)

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Paritätischer Baden-Württemberg (Parity Baden-Württemberg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization of the Paritätische Sozialdienste gGmbH. The company is a nonprofit subsidiary (gemeinnützige Trägergesellschaft) of this welfare association, operating elderly care facilities under the association's umbrella.
• Rita und Josef Theinl-StiftungminorOthersFoundation established by the late Josef Theinl who lived with his wife Rita at Mathilde-Vogt-Haus. Has provided significant funding for improvements including furniture, therapy materials, artwork, TVs, and flooring. Recognized as nonprofit by Heidelberg tax office.
• Förderverein Seniorenpark Bammental e.V.minorOthersFoster association supporting the Anna-Scherer-Haus facility in Bammental. Helps fund cultural activities, excursions, and purchases benefiting residents.
• Stadt Heidelberg (City of Heidelberg)coreOthersThe company operates two Seniorenzentren (senior centers) on behalf of the City of Heidelberg in the Kirchheim and Neuenheim districts. These serve as open community meeting places for seniors.
• Gute Pflege HeidelbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partnership network for quality care in Heidelberg region, supporting collaborative efforts in elderly care services.
• Internationaler Bund e.V. – HeidelbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services organization providing youth and social support. Partnership for broader social welfare initiatives in the Heidelberg region.
• Anpfiff ins Leben e.V. – HeidelbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports foundation supporting social programs. Partnership for sports and activity-based initiatives for seniors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alloheim Senior-Residenzen: One of Germany's largest private operators of senior residences and care facilities with ~230 locations nationwide. Directly comparable as a multi-site residential and assisted living operator, but operates at significantly larger scale and on a for-profit basis.
• Wohlfahrtswerk für Baden-Württemberg: Stuttgart-based non-profit operator of senior care facilities, retirement communities, and care services across Baden-Württemberg. Most directly comparable peer given regional overlap, non-profit welfare affiliation, and full continuum of elder care services including residential, ambulatory, and assisted living.
• Convivo Holding: Operates networks of senior residences, care facilities, and ambulatory services across Germany. Comparable as a regional/multi-site operator with similar service mix spanning assisted living, residential care, and home-based services.
• Kursana Care: Operates a network of senior care residences and ambulatory care services across Germany. Comparable in offering full-time residential care, short-term care, and assisted living to elderly customers in a multi-site model.
• Caritasverband für Heidelberg: Local Caritas welfare organization operating elderly care, ambulatory services, and senior residences in the Heidelberg region. Most analogous non-profit welfare peer given shared geography, welfare-association affiliation model, and full elder care service portfolio.
• Diakonie Heidelberg: Local Diakonie welfare provider running residential and ambulatory elder care in the Heidelberg region. Comparable as a non-profit, faith-affiliated operator offering the same mix of care services to the same elderly customer base in the same micro-region.

Broad incumbents

• Pro Seniore Residenzen: Major operator of senior residences and care facilities across Germany under the Pro Seniore brand. Comparable in residential and assisted living service offerings to elderly customers across multiple German regions.
• Korian Deutschland: Germany's largest private operator of care homes and assisted living facilities under the Korian and Pflegestern brands. Broad incumbent offering the same service categories (residential, assisted living, ambulatory) as PSD but at national scale.
• DomusVi Deutschland (formerly ORPEA): Major international care operator with German residential and nursing home locations. Comparable as a multi-site Pflegeheim operator serving the same elderly customer segments across Germany.

Regional players

• Heimbeatmungsservice Brambring Jaschke: Specialized provider of intensive home care and ventilation services in southern Germany. Comparable in offering ambulatory and home-based nursing care to high-acuity patients in the Baden-Württemberg region, though focused on a more clinical, specialized niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Paritaetische.Sozialdienste.Heidelberg
• Instagraminstagram.com/mathildevogthaushd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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