Theodor Wenzel Factory

What Theodor Wenzel Factory does

Theodor-Wenzel-Werk e.V. (TWW) is a registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered in Berlin-Nikolassee and affiliated with the Diakonisches Werk Berlin-Brandenburg-schlesische Oberlausitz. The organization operates an integrated healthcare network across seven Berlin facilities: the Kliniken im TWW, a 281-bed inpatient and 66-place day-clinic multi-specialty hospital covering psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and neurology; three inpatient nursing homes (Haus Friedenshöhe in Frohnau, Haus Rüsternallee in Charlottenburg, Fischer-Dittmer-Heim in Spandau); two senior living products including the upscale rêverie (32 rental apartments in Zehlendorf at €4,097-€4,953/month all-inclusive) and the assisted-living Theodor-Wenzel-Haus; the PETHAG private psychotherapy outpatient clinic; and the Diakoniestation Zehlendorf-West outpatient nursing service. The network employs over 800 staff and serves approximately 8,000 people in need annually across Berlin and surrounding areas. All three clinical departments are led by female chief physicians, including Prof. Dr. Cornelia Kornblum (Neurology, from January 2026), Dr. Lieselotte Mahler (Psychiatry/Medical Director), and Dr. Kirsten Suttorp (Psychosomatics).

Revenue is generated through four streams: clinical services billed under German statutory (GKV) and private (PKV) health insurance via DRG-equivalent and per-diem models for ~347 inpatient/day-clinic places; long-term care insurance (Pflegeversicherung) plus private co-payments for the three nursing homes; senior living rental and service fees at rêverie and Theodor-Wenzel-Haus; and private self-pay/private-insurance revenue at PETHAG. Go-to-market is institutional and referral-driven, relying on physician referrals, emergency admission, statutory and private insurance contracts, and direct inquiry for senior living and private psychotherapy. The organization distributes a monthly health podcast, 'Diagnose: Kopfsache?', runs certified CPD events (Pflegefachtag, Psychosomatik lectures, Praxisforum Akutpsychiatrie), and maintains hospital affiliations including with Universitätsklinikum Bonn via Kornblum and European Reference Networks (ERN EURO-NMD, MITONET) for rare neuromuscular and mitochondrial diseases.

Underlying technology is standard clinical IT: the organization does not disclose proprietary technology platforms or AI/ML capabilities, and relies on conventional patient records, diagnostic imaging (ultrasound labs), and hospital information systems. Pricing is regulated for clinical and nursing services; only rêverie's €4,097.74-€4,952.95/month all-inclusive rent is publicly disclosed. The organization is governed by CEO Bernd Jakobs, Deputy MD Claudius Hedwig, and Head of Communications Claudia Noack, with no private equity, venture capital, or public shareholders.

Name

Theodor Wenzel Factory

Legal name

Theodor-Wenzel-Werk e. V.

Website

https://tww-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Theodor-Wenzel-Werk e.V. is a Berlin-based nonprofit Diakonie operator running an integrated network of psychiatric/psychosomatic/neurological clinics (281 beds, 66 day-clinic places), three nursing homes, two senior living facilities, and a private psychotherapy clinic, serving ~8,000 people annually with 800+ staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospital and Nursing Care Services

NAICS

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (62221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals (HLAFAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI), Behavioral Health Skilled Home Health (Psychiatric Nursing) (HSABACAM), Hospital-at-Home / Acute Care at Home Programs (HLAFAEAH)

Keywords

• Psychiatric hospital services
• Psychosomatic medicine treatment
• Neurological inpatient care
• Stationary nursing care facilities
• Senior supported living

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: The Kliniken im TWW (281 beds + 66 day clinic places) generate revenue from statutory (GKV) and private health insurers (PKV) for psychiatric, psychosomatic, and neurological treatment services, billed via DRG-equivalent and per-diem models under German healthcare regulation.
2. Nursing Care Insurance Revenue: The three inpatient nursing homes (Haus Friedenshöhe, Haus Rüsternallee, Fischer-Dittmer-Heim) and senior living facilities generate revenue from long-term care insurance (Pflegeversicherung) and private self-pay arrangements for residents.
3. Senior Living Rental Revenue: The rêverie exclusive senior living facility generates rental income from 32 apartments priced between €4,097.74 and €4,952.95 per month (all-inclusive). The Theodor-Wenzel-Haus also generates rental/service revenue from its supported living units.
4. Private Psychotherapy Outpatient Clinic (PETHAG): PETHAG provides psychotherapy and counseling services to private patients, generating revenue through private health insurance reimbursements and self-pay arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Theodor-Wenzel-Werk e.V. operates an integrated healthcare network in Berlin delivering psychiatric, psychosomatic, and neurological hospital care (281 inpatient beds, 66 day-clinic places), three inpatient nursing homes, two senior living residences including the upscale rêverie, and a private psychotherapy outpatient clinic (PETHAG). Services are billed through statutory and private health insurance, long-term care insurance, and direct private pay.

Product overview

Theodor-Wenzel-Werk e.V. (TWW) operates a network of seven healthcare facilities in Berlin, organized as: (1) Kliniken im TWW - multi-specialty clinic offering psychiatric, psychosomatic, and neurological treatment with 281 inpatient beds and 66 day clinic places; (2) Senioren-Wohnen - two senior living facilities including the exclusive service living 'rêverie' and assisted living at Theodor-Wenzel-Haus; (3) three stationary Pflegeeinrichtungen (nursing homes) in Frohnau, Charlottenburg, and Spandau; (4) Psychotherapeutische Privatambulanz (PETHAG) for outpatient psychotherapy; and (5) Diakoniestation for ambulatory care. The network employs over 800 staff serving approximately 8,000 people annually, with facilities located in Berlin neighborhoods including Zehlendorf, Nikolassee, Charlottenburg, Frohnau, and Spandau.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kliniken im TWW: Psychiatric, psychosomatic, and neurological clinics with 281 inpatient beds and 66 day-clinic therapy places
• Diagnose: Kopfsache?
• PETHAG

Products and services

• Kliniken im TWW (Psychiatric, Psychosomatic, and Neurological Hospital) Multi-specialty clinical hospital providing inpatient, day clinic, and outpatient treatment for adults with psychiatric, psychosomatic, and neurological conditions including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, borderline, burnout, dementia, Parkinson's, chronic pain, and eating disorders. Services are billed via statutory (GKV) or private health insurance (PKV).
• Psychotherapeutische Privatambulanz (PETHAG) Private outpatient psychotherapy and counseling center for private individuals, couples, executives, and organizations, including couple counseling, stress management, leadership coaching, and organizational consulting. Accessed directly without GP referral; not covered by statutory health insurance.
• rêverie (Exclusive Service Senior Living) 32 barrier-free 2-3 room rental apartments in Berlin-Zehlendorf for upscale, independent senior living with concierge, 24-hour emergency call, weekly cleaning, window cleaning, leisure activity coordination, and optional care service (€450.00 per unit). Monthly all-inclusive rent €4,097.74–€4,952.95.
• Theodor-Wenzel-Haus (Assisted Living) Assisted/supported living facility in Berlin-Zehlendorf providing barrier-free senior housing with services and connection to the broader TWW healthcare network.
• Haus Friedenshöhe (Inpatient Nursing Home) Stationary nursing care facility in Berlin-Frohnau providing full-time care, primary nursing (Bezugspflege), permanent care, and respite care (Verhinderungspflege). Funded through long-term care insurance plus private co-payments.
• Haus Rüsternallee (Inpatient Nursing Home) Stationary nursing care facility in Berlin-Charlottenburg providing full-time and respite care services with primary nursing model.
• Fischer-Dittmer-Heim (Inpatient Nursing Home) Stationary nursing care facility in Berlin-Spandau providing full-time inpatient care services.
• Diakoniestation Zehlendorf-West (Outpatient Home Nursing) Ambulatory outpatient nursing and diaconal care services provided in patients' homes in cooperation with the Kliniken im TWW network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 281 inpatient beds and 66 day clinic therapy places across three clinical departments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Senatsverwaltung für Wissenschaft, Gesundheit und Pflege BerlinminorOthers · 3 June 2026The Berlin Senate's Department for Science, Health and Nursing Care. State Secretary Ellen Haußdörfer visited TWW on June 3, 2026 as part of a tour of all Berlin hospitals. The visit represents governmental engagement and dialogue with the healthcare provider but does not constitute a formal partnership.
• MITONET e.V. (Deutsches Netzwerk für mitochondriale Erkrankungen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMITONET e.V. is the German network for mitochondrial diseases. Prof. Dr. Cornelia Kornblum, TWW's Chief Physician of Neurology, serves as Deputy Chair of MITONET. The partnership provides TWW with access to a national network for research and treatment of mitochondrial diseases and enables knowledge exchange and joint research activities in the field of rare neuromuscular/mitochondrial conditions.
• European Reference Network ERN EURO-NMDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerERN EURO-NMD is the European Reference Network for Rare Neuromuscular Diseases. Prof. Kornblum served as Health Care Provider Representative for UKB and Co-Chair of the ERN EURO-NMD Working Group on Mitochondrial Diseases. Through her role at TWW, the organization participates in this European network for rare disease research and treatment coordination.
• ERN EURO-NMDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Reference Network for Rare Neuromuscular Diseases - international rare disease network coordination and patient referral.
• Diakonisches Werk Berlin-Brandenburg-schlesische Oberlausitz (DWBO)OthersTWW is a member of the Diakonisches Werk Berlin-Brandenburg-schlesische Oberlausitz (Diaconal Work Berlin-Brandenburg-Upper Lusatia), the umbrella organization for Protestant social institutions in the region. This membership provides TWW with institutional affiliation, advocacy representation, and alignment with Protestant social values.
• Yehudi Menuhin Live Music Now BerlinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTWW hosts regular free classical concerts by scholarship students of Yehudi Menuhin Live Music Now Berlin in the Festsaal (Great Hall) of the clinic. This partnership provides cultural enrichment for patients, staff, and the community, enhancing the therapeutic environment and community relations.
• Universitätsklinikum Bonn (UKB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Kornblum transitioned from her role as Director of the Clinic for Neuromuscular Diseases at UKB to TWW. The relationship implies ongoing academic and research connections between TWW's neurology department and UKB's neurology department, including potential referrals and research collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Johanniter GmbH: German nonprofit healthcare and elder care operator affiliated with the Protestant Johanniter Order, running hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient services. Comparable mix of inpatient, outpatient, and elder care services under a faith-based nonprofit umbrella.
• Agaplesion gAG: German nonprofit hospital and elder care operator affiliated with the Protestant diaconal tradition, operating hospitals, nursing homes, and senior living across Germany. Closest peer to TWW's integrated nonprofit Diakonie model combining clinics, nursing, and senior living.
• Augustinum gGmbH: German nonprofit senior living and care operator affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church, operating premium senior residences and nursing facilities. Comparable to TWW's r̂everie and Theodor-Wenzel-Haus senior living portfolio, though without TWW's hospital operations.

Broad incumbents

• Sana Kliniken AG: German private hospital group with ~50 facilities including psychiatric and psychosomatic clinics. Comparable multi-specialty inpatient model, though owned by private insurers (LIGA/PreZero) rather than a Diakonie association.
• Asklepios Kliniken GmbH & Co. KGaA: One of Germany's largest private hospital groups operating ~170 facilities nationwide, including psychiatric and somatic hospitals. Comparable to TWW in offering inpatient psychiatric/psychosomatic care, but at national scale and for-profit.
• Helios Kliniken GmbH: Germany's largest private hospital operator (Fresenius subsidiary) with ~90+ hospitals across Germany. Comparable in offering multi-specialty inpatient psychiatric and somatic care, though at vastly greater scale and as a for-profit chain rather than a Diakonie nonprofit.
• Schön Klinik SE: German hospital group specializing in psychosomatic, orthopedic, and neurological inpatient care. Closest peer to TWW's integrated psychosomatic and neurology focus, though operating at multi-site national scale rather than a single Berlin campus.

Regional players

• Vivantes Netzwerk für Gesundheit GmbH: Berlin's largest municipal hospital network operating multiple inpatient facilities across the city. Direct geographic peer to TWW's Berlin-only footprint with comparable specialty hospital and nursing care offerings, though publicly owned rather than Diakonie-affiliated.
• Median Kliniken (part of Asklepios): Germany's largest operator of rehabilitation and psychosomatic clinics with facilities in Berlin. Direct peer to TWW's psychosomatic department, focused on psychosomatic rehabilitation rather than acute psychiatric care.
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin: Berlin's university hospital and one of Europe's largest, with departments for psychiatry, psychosomatics, and neurology. Geographic peer with overlapping specialties; TWW's research partnerships with UKB (Neurology) and Kornblum's academic profile position TWW as a complementary specialized facility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubetww.berlin/youtube-podcasts

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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