ASB

What ASB does

ASB RV Oberhausen/Duisburg e.V. is a regional non-profit chapter of the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) operating across the cities of Oberhausen and Duisburg in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The organization delivers a diversified portfolio of social and emergency services: first aid training courses for adults and age-specific school programs (Pausenhelferdienst for elementary students, Schulsanitätsdienst for secondary students); a full continuum of elderly care comprising home nursing, day care, short-term care, full-time residential care, dementia Wohngruppen, and accessible barrier-free housing; Hausnotruf (home emergency call) subscriptions; Katastrophenschutz civil protection and Sanitätsdienst event medical services; palliative transport via the ASB-Wünschewagen sub-brand; and youth volunteer pipelines through FSJ, BFD, and the ASJ youth division.

The underlying operating model rests on a combination of licensed paid staff and an extensive volunteer and member ecosystem, with the regional chapter governed by a volunteer board under Stefan Saure (Chairman), with Henning Owczarzak and Dr. Philip Pal as deputy chairs and Birgit Zwickler as Managing Director (Geschäftsführung) responsible for operations. Revenue is generated through a mix of fee-for-service care contracts, training course fees, Sanitätsdienst event contracts, recurring Hausnotruf subscriptions, annual membership contributions, and donations. Marketing and outreach rely on direct community engagement, school partnerships, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and membership recruitment campaigns. Two physical care centers (Holten and Annemarie-Renger-Weg) anchor the residential service network, complemented by mobile home-care delivery and on-site deployment at events and schools. The organization participates in the national #ichrettedeinleben coalition with Johanniter, DRK, DLRG, and Malteser to advocate for mandatory school CPR training.

Name

ASB

Legal name

Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Regionalverband Oberhausen/Duisburg e.V.

Website

https://asb-oberhausen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASB RV Oberhausen/Duisburg e.V. is a German non-profit regional chapter providing elderly care (residential, home, day, dementia), first aid training, school-based safety programs, emergency alert subscriptions, event medical services, and disaster relief across Oberhausen and Duisburg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care and Welfare Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Home Health Care Services (62161), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Home-Based Primary Care / Medical House Call Practices (HLAFAEAI), Post-Discharge Non-Medical Transitional Support (after hospital/SNF) (HLADAGAJ), Specialized Student Support (Foster/Homeless/Migrant/McKinney-Vento) (EDAJAIAJ)

Keywords

• First aid training
• Home nursing care
• Elderly residential care
• Disaster relief services
• Event medical coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberhausen

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. Care Services Revenue: Fees for home healthcare, day care, short-term care, and full-time residential care services
2. Training Course Fees: Revenue from first aid courses, school medical services, and professional training
3. Event Medical Services: Sanitätsdienst fees for providing medical coverage at events
4. Emergency Call System: Hausnotruf (emergency call system) subscription service for seniors
5. Membership Fees: Annual membership contributions from supporters
6. Donations: Voluntary donations from individuals and organizations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ASB RV Oberhausen/Duisburg e.V. operates as a regional non-profit welfare organization providing first aid training courses, home nursing care, day care, short-term care, full-time residential care, dementia care groups, accessible housing, and a home emergency call system for seniors. It additionally delivers school first aid programs (Pausenhelferdienst, Schulsanitätsdienst), disaster relief (Katastrophenschutz), on-site event medical coverage (Sanitätsdienst), the ASB-Wünschewagen palliative transport service, and youth and voluntary service programs (FSJ/BFD, ASJ).

Product overview

ASB RV Oberhausen/Duisburg e.V. is a regional branch of the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund, a German humanitarian aid organization. The organization operates as a diversified social services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected care and emergency services. The core offerings include Erste-Hilfe-Kurse (first aid training) serving as preventive education programs, combined with Häusliche Krankenpflege (home nursing care), Tagespflege (day care), and Vollstationäre Pflegeeinrichtungen (full residential care) forming the elder care continuum. Additional services include Hausnotruf (emergency alert systems), Barrierefreie Wohnungen (accessible housing), and specialized Wohngruppen für Menschen mit Demenz (dementia care groups). Emergency response capabilities comprise Katastrophenschutz (disaster relief), Sanitätsdienst (medical event services), and the ASB-Wünschewagen (palliative wish fulfillment transport). Youth and community engagement programs include ASJ (Arbeiter-Samariter-Jugend), Freiwilligendienste (FSJ/BFD voluntary services), Schulsanitätsdienst (school paramedic service), and Pausenhelferdienst (playground helper service). The #ichrettedeinleben campaign promotes CPR training in schools. Regional facilities include ASB-Pflegezentrum Annemarie-Renger-Weg and ASB-Pflegezentrum in Oberhausen-Holten.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASB-Wünschewagen: A wish-fulfillment service for seriously ill and dying people, providing them with special excursions and experiences.
• ASJ - Arbeiter-Samariter-Jugend

Products and services

• Erste-Hilfe-Kurse (First Aid Courses) Certified first aid training courses for adults covering essential life-saving techniques and emergency response procedures. Open to the general public in the Oberhausen/Duisburg region.
• Häusliche Krankenpflege (Home Nursing Care) Home-based nursing care providing medical and personal care assistance to individuals in their own homes. Targeted at seniors and individuals with care needs in the Oberhausen/Duisburg region.
• Tagespflege (Day Care) Day care services for elderly individuals providing care and social activities during daytime hours while allowing return to their own home in the evenings. Serves seniors in the Oberhausen/Duisburg region.
• Hausnotruf (Home Emergency Alert System) Subscription-based home emergency alert system enabling elderly or vulnerable individuals to call for help in emergencies with a push-button device. Provided to seniors and at-risk individuals in the Oberhausen/Duisburg region.
• Kurzzeitpflege (Short-Term Residential Care) Short-term residential care services providing temporary accommodation and care for elderly individuals, offering respite for family caregivers. Located at ASB care facilities in Oberhausen.
• Barrierefreie Wohnungen (Accessible Housing) Accessible apartment housing designed for elderly and disabled individuals with mobility requirements. Offered in the ASB residential complex on Annemarie-Renger-Weg in Oberhausen.
• Vollstationäre Pflegeeinrichtungen (Full-Time Residential Care) Full-time residential care facilities providing comprehensive 24-hour care and accommodation for elderly residents, operated at ASB-Pflegezentrum Annemarie-Renger-Weg and ASB-Pflegezentrum in Oberhausen-Holten.
• Wohngruppen für Menschen mit Demenz (Dementia Residential Groups) Specialized residential groups for individuals with dementia, providing tailored care and safe living environments within ASB's care facilities in Oberhausen.
• Stationäre Pflege für junge Menschen (Residential Care for Young People) Specialized residential care services designed for young people with nursing care needs, offered within ASB's care facilities in the Oberhausen region.
• Katastrophenschutz (Civil Protection and Disaster Relief) Civil protection and disaster response services including emergency coordination and volunteer support during natural disasters and large-scale emergencies. Delivered in cooperation with civil protection authorities in the Oberhausen/Duisburg region.
• Sanitätsdienst bei Veranstaltungen (Event Medical Services) First aid and medical standby services for events, providing trained personnel and equipment at concerts, sports events, and public gatherings. Contracted by event organizers in the Oberhausen/Duisburg region.
• ASB-Wünschewagen (Wish-Fulfillment Transport) Specialized transport service for palliative care patients to fulfill last wishes, providing rides to meaningful destinations. Operated by ASB NRW as a regional sub-brand.
• Freiwilligendienste (FSJ und BFD - Voluntary Service Programs) Voluntary service programs including Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (FSJ) and Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD) for young people seeking meaningful social engagement after school. Placements available across ASB facilities in Oberhausen.
• Pausenhelferdienst (Playground Helper Service) First aid training program for elementary school children with child-appropriate warning vests and equipment kits, where trained children provide basic first aid assistance during school breaks under teacher supervision. Delivered at elementary schools in the Oberhausen/Duisburg region.
• Schulsanitätsdienst (School Paramedic Service) Training program for secondary school students to become school first responders, providing first aid during school hours and promoting responsibility and social competence among young people. Delivered at secondary schools in the Oberhausen/Duisburg region.
• ASJ - Arbeiter-Samariter-Jugend (ASB Youth Organization) Youth division of ASB offering volunteer opportunities, activities, and programs for children and teenagers promoting social engagement. Operated as a regional sub-brand in Oberhausen/Duisburg.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70,000 cardiac arrests occur annually in Germany; early CPR intervention can save lives

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Johanniter UnfallhilfeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the #ichrettedeinleben (I save your life) initiative advocating for mandatory CPR training in German schools. ASB and Johanniter are part of a coalition of German humanitarian organizations.
• DRK (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the #ichrettedeinleben initiative advocating for mandatory CPR training in German schools.
• DLRG (Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the #ichrettedeinleben initiative advocating for mandatory CPR training in German schools.
• MalteserminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the #ichrettedeinleben initiative advocating for mandatory CPR training in German schools.
• ASB Landesverband NRW e.V.coreOthersState-level ASB organization (North Rhine-Westphalia) that provides support, coordination, and resources to regional associations including ASB Oberhausen/Duisburg.
• ASB Bundesverband (ASB Deutschland e.V.)coreOthersNational-level ASB organization providing overall guidance, standards, and brand identity to all regional ASB chapters.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. Germany's second-largest welfare aid organization, operating regional chapters that provide home care, residential care, Hausnotruf, first-aid training, and disaster relief — a near-mirror of ASB's service portfolio. Johanniter is also an explicit coalition partner in the #ichrettedeinleben initiative, making it the most direct functional and structural peer.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK): Germany's largest welfare and humanitarian organization, with regional chapters (Kreisverbände) delivering home care, residential elder care, first-aid training, event medical services, and disaster response. Competes with ASB for both service contracts and donor/member support across essentially identical offerings.
• AWO Bezirk Westliches Westfalen e.V. Regional AWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt) chapter covering the Oberhausen/Duisburg area, providing stationary and ambulante Pflege, senior day care, and youth/family services. Directly competes with ASB on elder care services in the same Ruhr-area geography.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V. Catholic-affiliated welfare organization running regional chapters that provide ambulatory care, Hausnotruf, first-aid training, and emergency medical services at events. Malteser is also a #ichrettedeinleben coalition partner and competes head-to-head with ASB for schools, care customers, and event medical contracts.
• Caritasverband für die Diözese Essen e.V. Catholic welfare association for the Essen diocese (which covers Oberhausen) operating stationary Pflegeeinrichtungen, ambulante Pflegedienste, and family/elder care services. Direct regional competitor for ASB's residential and home care lines in the same geography.
• Diakonie Ruhr: Protestant welfare umbrella organization for the Ruhr region (including Oberhausen and Duisburg), operating residential and ambulatory elder care, disability services, and community programs. Direct peer competing in the same cities for the same care customers and donor base.

Broad incumbents

• ASB Deutschland e.V. (Bundesverband): National ASB umbrella organization overseeing regional chapters including Oberhausen/Duisburg. Functions as the parent brand and provides nationwide coordination, but competes with other ASB chapters only indirectly — primarily relevant as a comparable scale benchmark and source of shared services.
• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband NRW: Umbrella association of non-statutory welfare organizations in North Rhine-Westphalia, encompassing many small and mid-sized care providers (including some ASB peers). Indirect peer — relevant as the sector-level coordinator and policy interlocutor shaping the competitive landscape in which ASB operates.

Regional players

• Volkssolidarität e.V. German welfare association traditionally strong in eastern Germany, offering ambulante and stationary Pflege, senior day care, and Hausnotruf. Comparable service portfolio to ASB but primarily competes in a different regional footprint; relevant for understanding national welfare-sector competitive dynamics.

Emerging players

• Home Instead Deutschland: Largest franchised home care provider in Germany, focused on ambulante Betreuung und Pflege for seniors. Represents the commercial/private-sector competitor model that ASB competes against for Häusliche Krankenpflege and Betreuungsdienst customers in the same region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/asbobdu
• Instagraminstagram.com/asb_oberhausen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asb-seniorenzentrum

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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