Residential home for the elderly in Brühl

What Residential home for the elderly in Brühl does

Senioren-Wohnheim Brühl gGmbH is a non-profit (gemeinnützige GmbH) operator of senior living and care services headquartered in Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 1973. The organization runs an integrated care ecosystem across three connected residential buildings — Haus Wetterstein (opened 1970), Will-Küpper-Haus (1994), and Haus Hubertus (a heritage-protected 1863 villa) — offering approximately 550+ service living apartments ranging from 31 to 100 m². The operations extend beyond housing to include in-house ambulatory nursing care, mobile care (Wetterstein-mobil), two day care facilities with a combined 43 places operating five and seven days per week, an in-house speech therapy practice (Logopädie), podiatry, and a centralized kitchen producing approximately 550 meals daily. The company also operates the Pflegekolleg Brühl (founded 2018), a vocational training center for nursing staff, and an affiliated senior living facility in Bochum (Wohnstift Haus Lauenstein), with a related consulting subsidiary (SWB Consulting and Management GmbH). It is led by Managing Director Michael Penning with a Supervisory Board chaired by Frank Löwentraut.

The business model is built on recurring monthly pension fees for service living apartments supplemented by separately billed ambulatory care, day care, therapy, and gastronomy services, with revenue largely flowing through German Pflegekasse (care insurance) and private payers. Go-to-market is purely direct-to-consumer via the company website, on-site consultations, home consultations for prospective day care guests, trial stays (Probewohnen), and community events such as concerts, theater, and seasonal celebrations; word-of-mouth referrals from existing residents form a key demand channel. The organization serves approximately 750 seniors across all segments and is supported by the Fördergemeinschaft Haus Wetterstein e.V., a registered charitable association that funds care equipment, cultural programming, and building improvements. No proprietary technology platforms, AI/ML capabilities, patents, certifications, or external funding rounds are disclosed — the operation is a traditional, labor-intensive care provider differentiated by its 50-year brand, integrated care chain, and non-profit status.

Name

Residential home for the elderly in Brühl

Legal name

Senioren-Wohnheim Brühl gGmbH

Website

https://seniorenwohnheim-bruehl.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Senioren-Wohnheim Brühl gGmbH is a non-profit operator founded in 1973 that runs an integrated senior living and care complex in Brühl, Germany, serving approximately 750 residents across service living apartments, ambulatory nursing, mobile care, day care, speech therapy, podiatry, and gastronomy, with an affiliated facility in Bochum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living and Care Services

NAICS

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Large Campus / Multi-Building Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE), Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Assisted living services
• Senior residential care
• Ambulatory nursing care
• Elderly day care
• Mobile home care

Headquarters

HQ city

Brühl

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Service Living (Betreutes Wohnen): Monthly rental fees for apartments ranging from 31-100 m² in the three buildings (Haus Wetterstein, Will-Küpper-Haus, Haus Hubertus). Fees include apartment, utilities, cable TV, emergency call system, garden maintenance, and optionally meals and cleaning services.
2. Ambulatory Care Services: Outpatient nursing care services billed separately to residents and their health insurance providers. Includes basic care, medical treatment care, and consultation services.
3. Day Care (Tagespflege): Day care services for 15-28 guests with 8:30-16:00 or 9:30-20:30 operating hours. Billed to care insurance and guests. One facility operates 5 days/week, the other 7 days/week.
4. Catering and Gastronomy: Meal preparation and catering services including breakfast buffet, lunch menus, and dinner delivery to apartments. Also includes event catering for private celebrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Operates as a non-profit elderly care organization providing assisted living apartments across three residential buildings, ambulatory (outpatient) nursing care, two day-care facilities, and mobile home care (Wetterstein-mobil) services. The organization also offers ancillary support services including speech therapy, podiatry, communal dining/catering, leisure and activity programs, and a nursing training college (Pflegekolleg) serving approximately 750 seniors in the Brühl area.

Product overview

Seniorenwohnheim Brühl gGmbH operates a multi-building assisted living and nursing care complex in Brühl, Germany. The portfolio comprises three residential buildings (Haus Wetterstein, Will-Küpper-Haus, Haus Hubertus) offering service living/apartments with on-site nursing and care services. Core care offerings include two day care facilities (Tagespflege 1 and 2), an ambulatory nursing service, and the mobile Wetterstein-mobil service. Supporting services include in-house speech therapy (Logopädie), podiatry (Podologie), and catering/gastronomy with its own kitchen preparing ~550 daily meals. Leisure and community services encompass hobby groups, spiritual care, a sensory room (Snoezelenraum), and event spaces. The affiliated Wohnstift Haus Lauenstein in Bochum extends the network. The organization is a non-profit charitable company serving approximately 750 seniors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Haus Wetterstein: Main building of the senior living complex, opened in 1970, featuring apartments from 31-100 m² in a garden setting
• Will-Küpper-Haus
• Haus Hubertus
• Wetterstein-mobil
• Pflegekolleg Brühl
• Wohnstift Haus Lauenstein Bochum
• Fördergemeinschaft Haus Wetterstein e.V.

Products and services

• Assisted Living (Betreutes Wohnen) Independent senior apartments within three buildings, equipped with emergency call systems, cable TV, and access to communal amenities including dining, therapy, and leisure activities. Designed for elderly residents who want to live independently while having care support available.
• Ambulatory Care (Ambulanter Pflegedienst) Outpatient nursing services providing medical and personal care in clients' homes or apartments, supporting seniors who need regular care but wish to remain in their own residence within the facility's apartments or in the broader community.
• Day Care Facility 1 (Tagespflegeeinrichtung 1) Structured daytime care and supervision for elderly clients, providing meals, social interaction, therapeutic activities, and nursing care during the day while allowing them to return home in the evening.
• Day Care Facility 2 (Tagespflegeeinrichtung 2) Second structured daytime care facility offering meals, social activities, and nursing support to elderly clients during daytime hours, complementing the first day-care center.
• Mobile Home Care (Wetterstein-mobil) Mobile care service that travels to seniors' private homes in the surrounding area, delivering personal care, household assistance, and mobility support for those who do not reside in the facility's buildings.
• Speech Therapy (Logopädie) On-site speech-language pathology services addressing swallowing disorders, speech impairments, and cognitive-communication issues common among elderly clients, available to residents and the broader community.
• Podiatry (Fußpflege) Professional foot care service addressing diabetic foot care, nail trimming, and mobility-related foot issues, particularly important for elderly residents with diabetes or limited mobility.
• Communal Dining / Catering Daily meal preparation and catering services delivering communal dining experiences to assisted living residents, day-care clients, and staff, with menus accommodating dietary needs of seniors.
• Leisure and Activity Programs Structured recreational, cultural, and social activity programs including excursions, group events, and hobby clubs designed to promote social engagement, mental stimulation, and quality of life for elderly residents.
• Nursing Training College (Pflegekolleg) Vocational training program (Pflegekolleg) for aspiring nursing professionals, combining classroom education with practical placements, supporting workforce development in geriatric care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 750 seniors across all care segments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fördergemeinschaft Haus Wetterstein e.V.coreOthersRegistered non-profit association (e.V.) that supports the Seniorenwohnheim Brühl gGmbH at its Brühl location. Raises funds through membership fees and donations to support three areas: (1) Nursing care - attractive equipment, (2) Culture - concerts, lectures and events, (3) Projects - building improvements and facility enhancements. Has been a reliable partner through the facility's 50+ year history.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kursana Seniorenresidenzen: Operates a nationwide chain of senior residences and care facilities in Germany under the Dussmann Group. Directly comparable to Brühl's Betreutes Wohnen and Pflege service model, serving similar German elderly residents with comparable apartment-based service living offerings.
• Pro Seniore Residenzen: Large German senior care operator with residential facilities, assisted living and nursing care across Germany. Comparable business model in service living and ambulatory nursing, with broader geographic reach than the Brühl operator.
• Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen: One of Germany's largest private senior care operators running over 200 assisted living and nursing facilities nationwide. Comparable as a direct competitor in German assisted living and residential elder care, though at much larger scale and with a for-profit ownership model versus Brühl's non-profit structure.

Emerging players

• DSK Deutsche Senioren-Konzepte: German operator focused on assisted living and senior concepts with multiple facilities. Comparable as a regional German senior living operator with overlapping service living and care offerings in similar local markets.

Direct peers

• compassio Seniorenresidenzen: German operator running multiple senior residences with full-service care including assisted living, day care and nursing. Comparable as a multi-site German residential elder care operator offering the same combination of housing, care and ancillary services as the Brühl facility.
• BeneVit Pflege in Hessen: German operator of assisted living communities, inpatient care homes and outpatient care services. Closely comparable service mix (service living + ambulatory care + day care) to Senioren-Wohnheim Brühl, though concentrated regionally in Hessen rather than NRW.

Others

• Diakonie Pflege: German Protestant welfare organization running a nationwide network of inpatient and outpatient elder care services. Comparable as a non-profit operator offering service living, ambulatory care and day care services in similar German markets, sharing a values-driven operating approach.
• Caritas Altenhilfe: Large German Catholic welfare organization operating numerous inpatient care homes, assisted living facilities and outpatient care services nationwide. Comparable as a non-profit German elder care provider offering residential, ambulatory and day care services, though at substantially greater scale and federated structure.

Regional players

• Vivantes Forum für Senioren: Berlin-based municipal senior care provider offering assisted living and outpatient care services. Comparable as a regional German operator with service living and care offerings, though primarily serving the Berlin market rather than the NRW catchment of Brühl.
• Stadtwerke-betriebene Seniorenresidenzen (e.g., KWS Energiewelt): Municipal utility-affiliated German senior residence operators offering comparable service living and care in local markets. Comparable as a regionally focused German elder care operator with a similar mix of housing and Pflege services to Senioren-Wohnheim Brühl.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/misslermarcel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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