What Stephanus-Haus does

Stephanus-Haus is a non-profit (gGmbH) elderly care provider headquartered at Thüringer Straße 4 in Lingen, Germany, operating continuously since 1967. Under evangelisch-reformierter (Protestant) sponsorship, it delivers a vertically integrated care continuum on a single campus, comprising four distinct service lines: 116-bed stationary nursing care organized across five residential areas (Wohnbereiche), 60-unit assisted living (Service-Wohnen) in a modern 2019 building, day care (Tagespflege) for up to 15 guests daily, and 32 independent senior rental apartments. The facility also offers specialized palliative care delivered by certified specialists and is staffed by approximately 190 employees under the Diakonie collective bargaining agreement.

The organization's operating model relies on recurring monthly billing across all service lines, with revenues partially covered by Germany's statutory long-term care insurance (Pflegeversicherung) and the remainder funded by private co-payments. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer and on-site at the Lingen campus, supported by website content, phone-based consultations, facility tours, and referrals from healthcare professionals and social services. The facility invests in workforce development through Akademie St. Franziskus-led practice instructor training (300 hours) and palliative care certification in Hannover, addressing Germany's chronic care-sector labor shortage.

Strategic positioning centers on a single-site, comprehensive-care model rather than geographic expansion, with competitive differentiation built on 58 years of local brand reputation, integrated service tiers, and qualified nursing leadership. The gGmbH non-profit legal form constrains equity-funded growth and M&A optionality but aligns the organization with insurance-reimbursed cash flows and ecclesiastical oversight. No AI/ML, digital health platform, or proprietary technology stack is evident; the operating model is fundamentally labor-intensive and human-care-centric.

Name

Stephanus-Haus

Legal name

Stephanus-Haus gGmbH

Website

https://stephanus-haus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stephanus-Haus gGmbH is a non-profit elderly care provider in Lingen, Germany, operating since 1967 and serving seniors through 116 nursing beds, 60 assisted-living apartments, day care, and 32 rental apartments on a single integrated campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Nursing Care Services

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Large Campus / Multi-Building Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAG), Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ), Senior & Transitional Monthly Housing (THAMAFAJ)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Residential nursing care
• Assisted living
• Senior day care
• Senior rental housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Stationary Care (Stationäre Pflege): Residential nursing care for elderly with 116 beds across 5 living areas, with costs partially covered by long-term care insurance
2. Service-Wohnen (Assisted Living): 60 senior apartments (50-80 sqm) with bundled services including 24-hour emergency system, with rental income and additional service charges
3. Tagespflege (Day Care): Day care services for up to 15 guests daily, with costs mostly covered by long-term care insurance including transportation
4. Senioren-Mietwohnungen: 32 rental apartments (40-56 sqm) for independent seniors without ambulance care services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stephanus-Haus gGmbH operates a senior care campus in Lingen, Germany, offering residential nursing care (Stationäre Pflege) with 116 beds across five living areas, assisted living apartments (Service-Wohnen) with 60 units built in 2019, day care (Tagespflege) for up to 15 guests daily, and 32 senior-friendly rental apartments. The facility provides comprehensive elderly care including specialized palliative care, social activities, meals, transportation, and 24-hour emergency response, with services partially covered by long-term care insurance (Pflegeversicherung).

Product overview

Stephanus-Haus is a senior care facility offering an integrated portfolio of residential and ambulatory care services. The core offerings include: a residential care home (Stationäre Pflege) with 116 beds across 5 residential areas; Service-Wohnen (assisted living) with 60 modern apartments; Tagespflege (day care) for up to 15 guests daily; and 32 independent rental apartments. The facility, established in 1967 and located in Lingen, also provides specialized palliative care services. All services operate under evangelisch-reformierter (Protestant) sponsorship but welcome residents of all religions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stationäre Pflege (Residential Nursing Care) Residential care home with 116 beds across five living areas (Wohnbereiche), offering age-appropriate single rooms, a spacious park area, chapel, hairdresser, and 24-hour professional nursing care based on current nursing science standards (Pflegewissenschaft). Costs are partially covered by long-term care insurance.
• Service-Wohnen (Assisted Living) Assisted living offering 60 modern apartments in three sizes (50, 60, and 80 sqm) located in a modern building with three wings and a central atrium. Each apartment includes a 24-hour emergency call system, fiber optic connection, and built-in kitchen, with optional access to additional care and meal services.
• Tagespflege (Day Care) Day care services for up to 15 guests daily, providing transportation to and from the facility, freshly prepared meals, and diverse activities including memory training, exercise, creative activities, and excursions. Provides social participation for seniors living at home and respite for family caregivers. Costs are largely covered by long-term care insurance.
• Mietwohnungen (Senior Rental Apartments) 32 senior-friendly rental apartments in two-story buildings within the facility's park-like garden, comprising one-room (approx. 40 sqm) and two-room (approx. 56 sqm) units with kitchen, bathroom, and storage. Residents live independently without bundled care services from the facility.
• Palliativversorgung (Palliative Care) Specialized end-of-life care provided by trained palliative care staff, focused on maintaining quality of life and well-being of residents in their final stage of life. Multiple staff members have completed palliative care training in Hannover.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 residential living areas providing structured, quality care
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

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 minor and core.

• Akademie St. FranziskusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaff members Marie-Sophie Patrias and Suzana Schulte completed their 300-hour continuing education for practice instructors at the Akademie St. Franziskus.
• Akademie St. Franziskus HannoverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeveral staff members completed palliative care training at Hannover, qualifying as palliative care specialists.
• Bundesfreiwilligendienst NiedersachsenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitates voluntary service placements for young people to gain work experience in the social care sector. Information provided at www.freiwilligendienste-niedersachsen.de.
• Kirchliche Zusatzversorgungskasse Detmold (KZVK)minorOthersProvides supplementary company pension (betriebliche Altersversorgung) for employees through the church supplementary pension fund.
• EGYM WellpassminorOthersEmployee health and well-being benefit offering access to EGYM Wellpass membership for staff.
• Diakonie TarifvertragcoreOthersOperates under the Diakonie collective bargaining agreement, providing standardized employment conditions including special payments, allowances, and additional vacation days.
• Stadt Lingen HeimaufsichtsbehördecoreOthersRegulatory oversight authority for nursing homes. Listed as supervising authority in the legal imprint (Amtsgericht Lingen HRB 101161).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Emvia Living: Operates residential care homes, assisted living, and day care across Germany with comparable service portfolio to Stephanus-Haus, focused on elderly care with mixed payer models including Pflegekasse reimbursement.
• Kursana Residenzen: Operates senior residences offering residential care, assisted living, and short-term/respite care across Germany. Closely comparable service portfolio to Stephanus-Haus (Pflegeheim + Service-Wohnen + Kurzzeitpflege) within a multi-site operating model.
• Alloheim Senior-Residenzen: One of Germany's largest private operators of residential care homes and assisted living facilities. Operates stationary Pflege, Service-Wohnen, and Tagespflege across many sites, making it a directly comparable multi-service care operator to Stephanus-Haus, though at much larger scale.
• BeneVit: Operates residential care homes and assisted living facilities in southern and central Germany. Directly comparable as a multi-site Pflegeheim operator offering stationary care, Service-Wohnen, and ambulatory services.
• Domicil Seniorenresidenzen: Operates senior residences across Germany combining stationary Pflege, Service-Wohnen, and Tagespflege. Comparable multi-service care model with similar payer mix across Pflegekasse and private pay.
• Charleston Holding: German regional operator of Pflegeheime, assisted living, and outpatient care services. Comparable operating model combining residential nursing, Service-Wohnen, and Tagespflege across multiple German sites.
• Compassio: German senior care operator running Pflegeheime and residences offering full-time nursing care, assisted living, and short-term care. Comparable service mix and target demographic to Stephanus-Haus.

Broad incumbents

• Pro Seniore Residenzen: Large German senior care operator under the Orpea group offering Pflege, assisted living, and rehabilitation. Comparable services but at materially larger national scale, with greater capital and procurement leverage.
• Marseille-Kliniken: German operator active in rehabilitation, nursing, and assisted living. Broader scope than Stephanus-Haus but overlapping Pflege and Service-Wohnen offerings make it an incumbent comparable.

Others

• Diakonie Deutschland (Trägerwerk): National federation of Diakonie-affiliated welfare organizations including many elder care facilities. Stephanus-Haus operates under the Diakonie Tarifvertrag, making the broader Diakonie network an ecosystem/peer context for shared standards, labor agreements, and referral pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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