Korian Deutschland

What Korian Deutschland does

Korian Deutschland GmbH is Germany's largest private nursing care provider, operating a nationwide network of approximately 304 care facilities with 10,000+ employees under multiple sub-brands including Curanum, Phönix, Elisa, Sentivo, Augustahof, Evergreen, Schauinsland, and Positive Care. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clariane SE (formerly Korian Group), which is publicly traded on Euronext Paris under ticker CLARI and represents one of the parent's two principal European markets alongside France. Korian Deutschland delivers care under six recurring revenue streams: full-time residential care (Vollstationäre Pflege, 216+ facilities), ambulatory home care, day care (Tagespflege), assisted living (Betreutes Wohnen), short-term respite care, and optional premium services such as comfort-room upgrades (Wahlleistungen). Pricing is subscription-based on monthly fees, with disclosed resident co-payments (Eigenanteil) ranging roughly €2,861–€3,503, while the majority of revenue is covered by statutory long-term care insurance (Pflegekasse).

The technology stack is anchored by the Connext–Vivendi care management system deployed across all German facilities, supplemented by the PeBeM personalized occupancy-management tool, the BesucherApp visitor scheduling application, and the KorianFit gaming console. Partnerships with Lindera (digital gait and fall analysis), BringLiesel (digital wish fulfillment for seniors), and Omedys (teleconsultation network) extend digital capability beyond proprietary development. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through facility visits, a centralized service hotline (+49 800 128 555 50), the korian.de facility finder, and referrals from public health insurers (AOK, Barmer) and hospitals. Specialized care programs include dementia (140+ facilities), young care (Junge Pflege), and the Como comorbidity concept developed under a Hessian framework. Certifications include DEKRA ISO 9001 and ISO 50001, with 99 facilities DIN ISO certified; Korian Deutschland has been recognized as Top Employer Germany 2026 and is part of Top Employer Europe 2026.

Name

Korian Deutschland

Legal name

Korian Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://korian.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Korian Deutschland is Germany's largest private nursing care provider, operating 304 facilities offering residential, ambulatory, day, and assisted-living services to seniors across multiple sub-brands as part of the pan-European Clariane group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Nursing and Care Services

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Large Campus / Multi-Building Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC), Facility-Based Respite (Assisted Living/SNF/Memory Care Short Stays) (HLADAKAB), Chronic Disease & Complex Care Management (Geriatrics) (HLADALAC)

Keywords

• Residential nursing care
• Home care services
• Dementia care
• Assisted living facilities
• Senior care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Stationäre Pflege (Residential/Nursing Care): Full-time residential care services in nursing homes with 24/7 professional staffing. Residents pay monthly fees covering accommodation, care, and meals. Revenue is recurring as residents typically stay for extended periods. Pricing varies by room category (standard, comfort, comfort-plus) and individual care degree (Pflegegrad). This is the core revenue stream.
2. Ambulante Pflege (Ambulatory/Home Care): Home-based nursing and care services delivered at the patient's home. Services are billed based on care hours and care type, often covered partially by long-term care insurance (Pflegekasse). This stream is growing as Korian expands its network of ambulatory care services across Germany.
3. Tagespflege (Day Care): Day care services provided daily from 8–17 Uhr, including meals, activities, and supervision. Billed on a per-day or subscription basis, providing flexible recurring revenue and enabling families to supplement home care.
4. Betreutes Wohnen (Assisted Living): Independent living apartments with on-demand support services. Residents pay rent plus service charges for available care and support. Revenue is recurring and provides a gateway to deeper care relationships as residents age.
5. Kurzzeit- und Verhinderungspflege (Respite/Short-term Care): Short-term residential care for temporary stays, often used to relieve family caregivers. Billed per stay or per period, providing supplementary recurring revenue with strong insurance coverage.
6. Wahlleistungen (Optional Additional Services): Premium comfort room upgrades, additional personal services, and enhanced dining options beyond the standard care package. These are paid out-of-pocket by residents and represent high-margin ancillary revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Korian Deutschland operates a nationwide network of 300+ senior care facilities across Germany providing residential nursing care (Stationäre Pflege), outpatient/home care (Ambulante Pflege), assisted living (Betreutes Wohnen), day care (Tagespflege), and specialized dementia, young care, and comorbidity services. The company delivers 24/7 professional nursing, individualized care plans, and community living under multiple sub-brands including Curanum, Phönix, Elisa, Sentivo, and Evergreen.

Product overview

Korian Deutschland operates as a platform of senior care and nursing services rather than a single product. The core offering is a nationwide network of approximately 304 care locations providing residential (stationäre Pflege), outpatient (ambulante Pflege), assisted living (betreutes Wohnen), and day care (Tagespflege) services. Specialized care tracks include dementia (Demenzpflege), young people's care (Junge Pflege), and comorbidity (Comorbidität). The portfolio includes branded facility lines (Haus Phönix, Curanum, Elisa, Sentivo, Evergreen, and others) plus supplementary services such as comfort rooms (Komfortzimmer), optional extras (Wahlleistungen), and the Positive Care non-drug therapy philosophy. The company also maintains a content platform (Magazin) for education and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Curanum: Premium senior residences and care facilities operated under the Curanum brand.
• Phönix
• Elisa
• Sentivo
• Augustahof
• Evergreen
• Schauinsland
• Positive Care
• Como
• PflegeExperten
• Oriane

Products and services

• Stationäre Pflege (Full-time Inpatient Care) 24/7 residential care with around-the-clock qualified staff, activities, community living, and choice of comfort rooms. Covers permanent long-term care for elderly individuals who can no longer live independently.
• Ambulante Pflege (Outpatient/Home Care) Home nursing and care services delivered in the patient's own home, flexible to individual schedule and expandable as needed. Includes medication management, personal care assistance, and care coordination.
• Betreutes Wohnen (Assisted Living) Independent living in private apartments with on-demand support services, emergency call systems, and active community engagement for relatively independent seniors.
• Tagespflege (Day Care) Daytime care services typically from 8am-5pm, including meals, programming, and supervision, providing respite for family caregivers and structured engagement for seniors.
• Senioren-Wohngemeinschaften (Senior Shared Living) Shared living arrangements for seniors in community settings with ambulatory supervision, providing a social living environment.
• Kurzzeitpflege (Short-term Respite Care) Temporary residential care for a limited period, providing relief for family caregivers or supporting recovery after hospitalization.
• Demenzpflege (Dementia Care) Specialized care for people with dementia, including protected living areas with dedicated gardens and tailored therapeutic approaches based on the Positive Care philosophy.
• Junge Pflege (Young People's Care) Care services designed for younger people (from age 45) who require nursing care, addressing the needs of working-age adults with distinct social and recreational needs.
• Verhinderungspflege (Respite Care) Care provided when family caregivers are temporarily unavailable, covering vacation periods or other absences to support continuous care for the elderly.
• Comorbidität (Comorbidity Care) Care concept based on the Hessian framework for patients with multiple comorbidities (e.g., diabetes, dementia, cardiovascular disease), addressing complex medical needs through an integrated multidisciplinary care approach.
• Komfortzimmer & Wahlleistungen (Comfort Rooms & Optional Services) Upgrade room categories offering higher-quality furnishings, more space, views, and private retreat options (Standard, Comfort, Comfort-Plus), plus individually selectable extra services beyond basic care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Korian reported significantly increased customer satisfaction scores in recent years, with ambulatory care achieving top rankings in consumer surveys.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and strategic.

• MediqminorOthersMediq is listed as a cooperation partner (Kooperationspartner) on korian.de, suggesting a partnership for medical products or supplies provision to Korian facilities.
• HumanoominorOthersHumanoo is listed as a cooperation partner, likely providing employee health and well-being services or platform access for Korian staff.
• Pension Solutions GroupminorOthersPension Solutions Group is listed as a cooperation partner, likely providing pension administration or employee benefits services.
• Connext – VivendicoreTechnology or IntegrationConnext – Vivendi is the care management software system deployed across all Korian Germany facilities. It standardizes care documentation, administrative processes, and workflow management, aiming to reduce administrative burden on staff and improve care quality documentation.
• LinderastrategicTechnology or IntegrationLindera partnered with Korian to bring digital innovation to care facilities, specifically through their digital analysis and care technology solutions that support fall prevention, gait analysis, and care planning.
• BringLieselstrategicTechnology or IntegrationBringLiesel partnered with Korian to offer a digital wish-fulfillment service for seniors in care facilities. The service enables residents to make trips down memory lane and have personal wishes fulfilled, enhancing quality of life and therapeutic engagement.
• OmedysstrategicTechnology or IntegrationKorian and Omedys developed a network for teleconsultation (Telekonsultation), enabling remote medical consultations between care facility residents and physicians through a digital platform. This addresses physician shortage and improves access to medical expertise.
• Clariane (formerly Korian SA)coreOthersClariane is the pan-European parent company of Korian Deutschland. The group operates across multiple European countries (France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain) and provides strategic direction, capital, corporate university programs, and best-practice sharing across the network. The group was formerly named Korian and underwent a rebranding to Clariane.
• Barmer (Pflegelotse)minorOthersBarmer health insurance publishes Korian facilities in its Pflegelotse (care navigator) tool, recommending Korian as a quality care provider to its insured members.
• AOK (Pflegenavigator)minorOthersAOK health insurance features Korian facilities in its Pflegenavigator (care navigator), enabling AOK-insured members to find and evaluate Korian facilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen: One of Germany's largest private operators of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, directly competing with Korian Deutschland in stationäre Pflege, ambulante Pflege, and Betreutes Wohnen across multiple Bundesländer.
• Vitanas: Major German private provider of nursing homes, assisted living, and outpatient care, directly comparable to Korian in service breadth and geography across Germany.
• Cura Seniorenresidenz: German private care group running senior residences and nursing homes with comparable service portfolio to Korian, including residential, short-term, and assisted living offerings.
• MediCare Seniorenresidenzen: Private operator of senior residences and care homes in Germany offering stationäre Pflege, Betreutes Wohnen, and ambulatory services in direct competition with Korian facilities.
• Kursana (Dussmann Group): Operates a large German network of care homes and assisted living under the Dussmann Group, competing head-to-head with Korian in residential nursing, dementia care, and short-term respite.
• Evangelische Heimstiftung: One of the largest non-profit operators of senior care facilities in southern Germany, competing with Korian for residents, staff, and municipal contracts in the same regions.
• Alloheim / BeneVit Group: Private German operator of inpatient care facilities, ambulatory services, and assisted living, frequently cited alongside Korian as a top-tier private Pflege provider.
• Charleston Holding: Private German operator of senior residences and care facilities offering full-time, short-term, and assisted living services with a portfolio model similar to Korian's multi-brand approach.

Broad incumbents

• Orpea (France): European-listed private nursing and assisted living group with multi-country footprint, structurally comparable to parent Clariane and a direct competitor in cross-border benchmarking of Korian Deutschland's operating model.

Others

• AOK Pflegenavigator (insurer navigator network): Public health insurers (AOK, Barmer, etc.) operate care navigators that list Korian facilities and shape referral flow to providers — they are ecosystem gatekeepers rather than competitors but materially influence demand and pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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