FSE Pflege

What FSE Pflege does

FSE Pflege is a Berlin-based, non-profit operator of stationary nursing facilities (Pflegeeinrichtungen), wholly owned by the FSD-Stiftung charitable foundation. It runs four facilities across four Berlin boroughs — Käthe Kern (Lichtenberg/Hohenschönhausen, 112 places), Marzahn (Marzahn-Hellersdorf, 150 places), Käthe Kollwitz (Steglitz-Zehlendorf, 112 places), and Treptow-Johannisthal (Treptow-Köpenick, 130 places) — for a total of 504+ care places serving residents at Pflegegrad 2 through 5. The group employs more than 350 staff and is led by Managing Director Jürgen Brockmeyer. FSE is differentiated by specialized care segments beyond standard residential elderly care: Korsakow syndrome wards, severe obesity care (up to 270 kg at Käthe Kern), gerontopsychiatric and dementia care, and palliative geriatrics delivered in partnership with NPG Berlin and Malteser Hilfsdienst. Core clinical methodology is the Bezugspflege (reference-person) model backed by a centralized quality management function (ZQM).

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly fees from residents, split between the German long-term care insurance fund (Pflegekasse) and a resident-paid einrichtungseinheitlicher Eigenanteil (EEE) standardized at €2,210–€2,306/month per facility. Pricing is publicly disclosed per facility (valid 01.01.2026), with daily rates decomposing into Pflegesatz, Unterkunft, Verpflegung, Pflegefachkraft-Umlage, and Investitionskosten components. Ancillary revenue comes from in-kind and monetary donations (100% applied to designated social purposes) and from the soon-to-launch 20-place Kurzzeitpflege unit at Käthe Kern (July 2026) covering short-term and respite care under SGB XI. Food service is operated through the in-house subsidiary FSE Catering- und Service gGmbH, which delivers seven fresh daily meals without frozen meat or cheese substitutes.

Go-to-market is direct and admissions-driven: prospective residents or relatives submit an online Pflegeplatzanfrage, contact the central Belegungsmanagement team, or visit a facility. A nursing professional assessment precedes admission. Distribution is single-channel (direct) within Berlin only, supported by the FSE Magazin quarterly publication, social media (Facebook, Instagram, Xing), SEO, open-house events, and a jobs portal that doubles as an employer-brand channel. No technology platform, mobile app, or proprietary software is disclosed — operational capability resides in the ZQM system, the Bezugspflege methodology, and the integrated catering subsidiary.

Name

FSE Pflege

Legal name

FSE Pflegeeinrichtungen gGmbH / FSE gGmbH Förderung sozialer Einrichtungen

Website

https://fse-pflege.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

FSE Pflege is a Berlin-based non-profit operator of four stationary nursing facilities (504+ beds, 350+ staff) under the FSD-Stiftung foundation, serving Pflegegrad 2–5 residents with specialized dementia, Korsakow, bariatric, and palliative care, plus a new 20-place short-term care unit opening July 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Elderly Nursing Care

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Assisted Living with Memory Care (Mixed Campus) (HLADABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC), Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD)

Keywords

• Stationary nursing care
• Elderly care services
• Dementia care facilities
• Palliative care services
• Residential care homes

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Stationary Nursing Care Fees: Residents pay a daily rate for care, accommodation, and food. Costs are split between the resident and the long-term care insurance fund (Pflegekasse). The Pflegekasse covers a portion based on the assigned Pflegegrad (care level 2–5), with the remainder paid by the resident as the einrichtungseinheitlicher Eigenanteil (EEE). Social welfare offices (Sozialamt) may cover costs for eligible individuals. Seven meals per day are included. Prices vary by facility and room type (single vs. shared).
2. Donations: The organization accepts monetary and in-kind donations from the public to fund additional activities, special purchases, and shared experiences for residents. Donations are used 100% for social purposes or the designated purpose, with donation receipts issued.
3. Short-Term and Respite Care (Kurzzeit- und Verhinderungspflege): A new short-term care unit at Käthe Kern opening July 2026 with 20 places will serve people temporarily needing care after hospital or rehab stays, or to relieve family caregivers. Costs are covered by the Pflegekasse under SGB XI.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FSE Pflege operates four stationary nursing care facilities in Berlin, Germany, providing residential long-term care for elderly residents requiring support across Pflegegrad levels 2-5. The facilities deliver specialized care programs including dementia care and palliative care, supported by in-house catering and housekeeping services. The organization is structured as a non-profit subsidiary of FSD-Stiftung and serves individual residents and their families through publicly disclosed per-facility pricing.

Product overview

FSE Pflege operates as a unified stationary nursing care service provider consisting of four nursing facilities in Berlin: Pflegeeinrichtung Käthe Kern (112 places, Lichtenberg), Pflegeeinrichtung Marzahn (150 places), Pflegeeinrichtung Käthe Kollwitz (112 places, Steglitz), and Pflegeeinrichtung Treptow-Johannisthal (130 places). The company offers core stationary elderly care services supplemented by specialized modules including palliative care, dementia care, Korsakow syndrome care, and obesity care. Additional services include in-house catering through FSE Catering- und Service gGmbH, an online care placement inquiry system, and a planned short-term care facility opening July 2026. All facilities operate under a holistic activating care concept with reference person care (Bezugspflege).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stationary Nursing Care (Berlin network of four facilities) Full-time residential nursing care delivered across four Berlin facilities with a combined capacity of more than 504 beds, serving elderly residents at Pflegegrad levels 2-5 through the Bezugspflege relationship-based model.
• Specialized Dementia Care Program
• Palliative Care Program
• In-House Catering and Dietary Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Four facilities with 504+ total care places across Berlin boroughs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, supporting and minor.

• FSD-Stiftung (Förderung Sozialer Dienste)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFSD-Stiftung is the nonprofit parent foundation of the FSE Group (FSE Förderung Sozialer Einrichtungen gGmbH and FSE Pflegeeinrichtungen gGmbH). Founded in 2001, the foundation supports at-risk youth, homeless people, seniors, and people with disabilities. It is a cooperative member of the Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO). FSD-Stiftung also operates Lwerk, two facilities for homeless people, youth shared apartments, and an initial reception facility for unaccompanied refugee minors in Berlin. The foundation provides organizational stability and shared services to the FSE Group.
• FSE Catering- und Service gGmbHcoreOthersIn-house catering company that prepares all meals fresh daily for all FSE facilities. The organization emphasizes no use of frozen/formulated meat or cheese substitutes, using high-quality ingredients and regional supply chains. This in-house arrangement ensures consistent food quality and integrates with dietary management.
• Netzwerk Palliative Geriatrie Berlin (NPG Berlin)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of palliative geriatric care providers in Berlin. FSE Pflegeeinrichtung Treptow-Johannisthal cooperates with NPG Berlin to provide holistic palliative care and support for residents and their families in end-of-life situations.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V. (Hospiz- und Palliativberatungsdienst)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMalteser hospice and palliative care advisory service collaborates with FSE facilities (Treptow-Johannisthal and Käthe Kern) for palliative care coordination, ensuring dignified end-of-life support for residents.
• SAPV-Praxis Wiener and SAPV Ärzte der Gemeinschaftspraxis Dr. Meyer und Dr. MrozekmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized outpatient palliative care (Spezialisierte Ambulante Palliativversorgung, SAPV) physicians who advise, treat, and care for residents in palliative care at FSE facilities, particularly Käthe Kern.
• Alzheimer Angehörigen-Initiative BerlinsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with this organization, FSE offers monthly support groups for relatives of people with dementia in Hohenschönhausen and Marzahn facilities. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month (Marzahn) and last Wednesday (Hohenschönhausen) at 17:00.
• Demenzfreundliche Kommune Lichtenberg e.V.supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partner organizing regular activities for people with dementia, including outings such as visits to Tierpark Friedrichsfelde with residents of Käthe Kern facility.
• Lwerk (Berlin)minorOthersAn affiliated organization of the FSD-Stiftung providing additional social services in Berlin. Referenced on the FSE website as a partner site.
• Sternenfischer (Berlin)minorOthersListed in the network section of the Treptow-Johannisthal facility page. Nature of partnership not further detailed in available source material.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Korian Deutschland (Clariane): Largest private nursing home operator in Germany with several thousand beds across stationary care, assisted living, and outpatient services. Direct competitor to FSE Pflege for elderly residential care in Germany, with overlap on dementia and geriatric specializations.
• Kursana (Dussmann Group): Operates stationary nursing homes and assisted living residences across Germany, with a comparable focus on dignified elder care and family involvement. Direct competitor for Pflegegrad 2–5 residents.
• Vitanas: German nursing home and assisted living chain with a meaningful Berlin and nationwide footprint. Direct peer on stationary care, dementia wards, and Pflegegrad-based services, with similar mid-sized facility profiles.
• Compassio (formerly Barmherzige Brüder Pflege): Mission-driven German nursing operator with stationary care, short-term/respite care and dementia services. Closely comparable to FSE Pflege's nonprofit-aligned care model and specializations.
• Alloheim Senior-Residenzen: Major German private SNF and assisted living operator with hundreds of facilities nationwide. Closely comparable business model: stationary Pflege, dementia specialization, Pflegekasse reimbursement — directly competing for residents and staff.
• Maternus-Kliniken / Maternus Pflege: German nursing home operator offering stationary elderly care, short-term care, and dementia specialization. Comparable facility profiles and Pflegekasse reimbursement exposure.
• Orpea Deutschland (Emeis): European care group with significant German stationary nursing home portfolio including specialized dementia and psychiatric care wards. Direct competitor on Pflegegrad services and operational model.

Regional players

• Vivantes Pflege (Berlin): Berlin-based municipal hospital and care provider that operates inpatient and stationary elderly services in the same metropolitan market. Same-city competitor for Berlin residents and staff; broader portfolio but overlaps on geriatric services.

Broad incumbents

• Johanniter Seniorenhäuser: Nonprofit Johanniter organization operating senior residences and care facilities across Germany including Berlin. Comparable nonprofit governance, mission orientation, and stationary care service offering.
• AGAPLESION: Large nonprofit German operator of hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice services. Comparable in mission-driven elder care and palliative services but with broader healthcare portfolio than FSE Pflege's pure-play nursing focus.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FSEPflege
• Instagraminstagram.com/fse_gruppe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fse-pflegeeinrichtungen-ggmbh

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Subsidiaries1 record

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