DRK sisterhood East Prussia

What DRK sisterhood East Prussia does

DRK-Schwesternschaft Ostpreußen e.V. is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1916 in Königsberg, East Prussia, and relocated to Itzehoe, Schleswig-Holstein, after World War II. It is one of 31 sisterhoods of the German Red Cross, affiliated with the Verband der Schwesternschaften vom DRK e.V. Founded originally to provide nursing education and support for women in the profession, the organization now operates as an integrated care provider for elderly and care-dependent people across the Steinburg, Pinneberg, and Dithmarschen districts.

Its service portfolio spans the full continuum of care: stationary long-term, short-term, and respite care at the Cläre-Schmidt-Senioren-Centrum (120 single rooms across three floors); 24/7 ambulatory nursing via Schwesternschaft MOBIL; day care for up to 24 guests; assisted living at four Itzehoe locations totaling roughly 197 apartments; and specialized ambulatory palliative care (SAPV) through the PCT Palliative-Care-Team. Clinical practice is grounded in Monika Krohwinkel's model of promoting process nursing, with multi-disciplinary teams covering physicians, pharmacists, physiotherapists, hospice workers, pastoral caregivers, and psychologists in the palliative arm.

The business model combines three revenue streams: reimbursement from statutory long-term care insurance (Pflegekassen) at publicly disclosed per-day and per-month rates for stationary, day, ambulatory, and SAPV services; private-pay supplements for accommodation, meals, and additional services; and membership fees from nursing professionals who join the sisterhood for liability coverage, career development, and network benefits. Distribution is direct, through owned facilities and a small number of hospital staffing partnerships (Klinikum Itzehoe, Friedrich-Ebert-Krankenhaus Neumünster, DRK-Krankenhaus Mölln-Ratzeburg, AK Segeberger Kliniken). Go-to-market relies on the organization's website, organic social channels, career pages, and referral from partner hospitals and nursing schools.

Name

DRK sisterhood East Prussia

Legal name

DRK-Schwesternschaft Ostpreußen e. V.

Website

https://drk-schwesternschaft.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DRK-Schwesternschaft Ostpreußen e.V. is a registered non-profit German Red Cross sisterhood, founded 1916, operating integrated elderly care services — stationary, ambulatory, day, assisted living, and palliative care — for residents of Steinburg, Pinneberg, and Dithmarschen in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care and Nursing Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Coordination & Case Management (HSABAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Hospice Serious-Illness / Community-Based Palliative Care (In-Home) (HSABAFAF), Home-Based Primary Care / Medical House Call Practices (HLAFAEAI), Palliative Care (Home-Based) Providers (HLAFAEAD), Nursing Homes (Non-SNF) (HLAFAFAC), Private Duty 24/7 Nursing (RN/LPN) In-Home Care (HSABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Ambulatory nursing care
• Palliative care
• Assisted living services
• Residential nursing care

Headquarters

HQ city

Itzehoe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Government-funded healthcare services through social insurance (Pfle-gekassen/pension funds), including nursing care, day care, stationary care, and palliative care services. Revenue generated from statutory health insurance companies for SAPV and care services.
2. Membership Fees: Membership fees from nursing professionals who join the sisterhood. Members receive professional support, career counseling, liability insurance, and access to the DRK network.
3. Private Pay Services: Additional services beyond covered care, including private accommodations, personal care services, and supplementary support for which clients pay directly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DRK-Schwesternschaft Ostpreußen e.V. is a registered non-profit nursing sisterhood that provides a comprehensive continuum of elderly care services through its own facilities in Itzehoe, Germany. Its core offering includes residential (stationary) care at the Cläre-Schmidt-Senioren-Centrum (CSSC), ambulatory home care through Schwesternschaft MOBIL, day care, assisted living apartments at four Itzehoe locations, and specialized outpatient palliative care via the PCT Palliative-Care-Team serving three districts in Schleswig-Holstein. The organization also operates as a membership association supporting nursing professionals through career development, continuing education, liability insurance, and access to the nationwide DRK sisterhood network.

Product overview

DRK-Schwesternschaft Ostpreußen e.V. is a nursing and care services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of elderly care services. The organization operates as a single integrated provider combining residential care (Cläre-Schmidt-Senioren-Centrum), ambulatory care (Schwesternschaft MOBIL), day care, assisted living, and palliative care (PCT Palliative-Care-Team). Services span the full continuum of care from independent living support through to specialized palliative care, serving the regions of Steinburg, Pinneberg, and Dithmarschen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cläre-Schmidt-Senioren-Centrum (CSSC): Stationary care facility for elderly people with 120 single rooms, offering long-term care, short-term care, respite care, and palliative care for care grades 2-5.
• Schwesternschaft MOBIL
• PCT Palliative-Care-Team
• Cläres Quartier

Products and services

• Cläre-Schmidt-Senioren-Centrum (CSSC) Modern residential care home in the Klosterforst district of Itzehoe offering 120 single rooms with private bathrooms across three residential floors. Provides long-term care, short-term care, respite care, and palliative care for care grades 2-5. Includes a large in-house kitchen, laundry, and housekeeping services.
• Schwesternschaft MOBIL Ambulatory nursing service providing 24-hour care for people in their own homes. Includes treatment care, nursing of all care levels, mobility training, short-term care, respite care, housekeeping assistance, family care, and specialized ambulatory palliative care.
• Tagespflege (Day Care) Day care service for up to 24 guests from Monday to Friday (9:00-15:30) in barrier-free facilities. Includes care, meals, transport service, and activities such as bingo, walks, outings, movement games, and seasonal events. Pricing differs by care grade (1-5).
• Betreutes Wohnen (Assisted Living) Assisted living service providing barrier-free apartments with a house manager (Hausdame) as contact person. Services include regular visits, assistance with medical appointments, 24-hour availability, and activity programs. Available at four locations in Itzehoe: Edendorfer Straße (22 apartments, opened 2021), Klosterforst (105 units, since 1997), Helenenstraße (34 apartments), and Feldschmiedekamp (36 apartments).
• PCT Palliative-Care-Team Steinburg-Pinneberg-Dithmarschen Specialized ambulatory palliative care (SAPV) team providing accompaniment and support for terminally ill patients, dying individuals, and their families across Steinburg, Pinneberg, and Dithmarschen districts. Team comprises palliative physicians, nurses, pharmacies, physiotherapists, hospice workers, pastoral caregivers, and psychologists offering 24-hour availability.
• Cläres Quartier Multi-generational care quarter development at the CSSC location, creating new housing and care offerings including 10 assisted living apartments, day care for up to 24 dementia patients, a residential care group for up to 11 dementia patients, and an open community meeting place with courses, cultural offerings, and advisory services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 palliative care availability for Steinburg, Pinneberg, and Dithmarschen districts

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Klinikum ItzehoecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for placement of nursing staff. The sisterhood provides qualified nurses to the hospital for patient care.
• Friedrich-Ebert-Krankenhaus NeumünstercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for nursing staff placement at the hospital in Neumünster.
• DRK-Krankenhaus Mölln-RatzeburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for placement of nursing staff at the DRK hospital in Mölln-Ratzeburg.
• AK Segeberger KlinikenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for nursing staff placement at the Segeberg clinics.
• Schule für Pflegeberufe am Klinikum ItzehoecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for practical training of nursing students in generalist nursing education program.
• Schule für Pflegeberufe am FEK NeumünsterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for practical training of nursing students.
• Bildungszentrum für Gesundheitsberufe des DRK-Krankenhauses Mölln-Ratzeburg gGmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for practical training of nursing students.
• Verband der Schwesternschaften vom DRK e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organization of 31 DRK sisterhoods with approximately 20,000 members. Founded in 1882. Coordinates international assignments, professional development, and represents nursing professionals' interests.
• Other DRK Sisterhoods (Nord)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of sister organizations including DRK-Anschar-Schwesternschaft Kiel, DRK-Schwesternschaft Elsa Brändström (Flensburg), DRK-Schwesternschaft Hamburg, DRK-Heinrich-Schwesternschaft, and DRK-Schwesternschaft Lübeck.
• Itzehoer TafelminorOthersLocal food bank initiative that the organization supports as part of its community outreach.
• Hospiz-Förderverein Itzehoe und Kreis SteinburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospice support association for Itzehoe and Steinburg district, aligned with the palliative care services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/drkschwesternschaftitzehoe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drk-schwesternschaft-ostpreussen
• Instagraminstagram.com/drk_schwesternschaft_itzehoe

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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