Diakonie Löbau-Zittau Aktuelles

What Diakonie Löbau-Zittau Aktuelles does

Diakonisches Werk im Kirchenbezirk Löbau-Zittau gemeinnützige GmbH is a non-profit social services organization (gemeinnützige GmbH) operating in the Oberlausitz region of Saxony, Germany, with roots dating to 1876. The organization delivers three integrated service pillars: (1) elderly care, including three home nursing stations (Sozialstationen), day care facilities, short-term care, and four nursing homes (Altenpflegeheim "Bethlehemstift", "Haus Sonnenblick", "Wichernhaus"); (2) children and youth services, comprising five kindergartens (Kitas) with integration places for children with special needs and a residential home (Haus Carola) for out-of-home care; and (3) counseling services covering family, marriage, pregnancy, youth, debt, and general social work. Services are delivered regardless of religious affiliation or origin, governed by Christian values of neighborly love, and operated from a network of more than 20 physical facilities across towns including Löbau, Mittelherwigsdorf, Hochkirch, Zittau-Eichgraben, Oppach, Oderwitz, Wehrsdorf, Beiersdorf, and Neusalza-Spremberg.

The business model is funded primarily through regulated German social insurance frameworks, notably Pflegeversicherung (long-term care insurance) under § 132 and § 132a Abs. 4, supplemented by EU project funding and charitable donations. The organization is co-led by Managing Directors Dr. Birgit Wagner and Katrin Beyel. No proprietary technology, digital products, or AI systems are identified; service delivery is labor-intensive and facility-based. Go-to-market is community-led through word-of-mouth, church partnerships, and local authority referrals, with demand driven by demographic need rather than commercial sales activity. The organization maintains a public-facing website (dwlz.de) implemented by HTM webTU GmbH and accepts donations to bridge gaps where state funding is insufficient.

Name

Diakonie Löbau-Zittau Aktuelles

Legal name

Diakonisches Werk im Kirchenbezirk Löbau-Zittau gemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://diakonie-zittau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Diakonie Löbau-Zittau is a non-profit social services organization in Saxony, Germany, operating since 1876. It provides elderly nursing care, kindergartens, youth residential care, and family counseling across more than 20 facilities in the Oberlausitz region, funded by government insurance and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Welfare

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child Care Services (62441), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Overnight Respite Care (HSABAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Elderly nursing care
• Childcare services
• Family counseling
• Social welfare services
• Residential care homes

Headquarters

HQ city

Löbau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Services Revenue: Revenue generated through government-funded social services contracts, including nursing care (Pflege), childcare (Kinder und Jugend), and counseling services (Beratung). State funding is supplemented by charitable donations from the public.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Diakonie Löbau-Zittau is a non-profit social services organization providing elderly care (home nursing, day care, short-term care, residential nursing homes), childcare and early childhood education (five Kindergartens with integration places for children with special needs, plus a youth residential home), and counseling services (family, marriage, pregnancy, youth, debt, and general social counseling). Services are delivered through owned physical facilities across the Oberlausitz region of Saxony, Germany, regardless of origin or faith.

Product overview

Diakonie Löbau-Zittau is a social services organization operating since 1876, providing a unified portfolio of care, childcare, and counseling services across the region. The offering consists of three main pillars: (1) Senior Care including home nursing services (Sozialstationen) in Löbau, Mittelherwigsdorf, and Hochkirch; senior centers (Seniorenzentrum "Kirschgarten"); day care facilities (Tagespflege "Herbstwege", "Gute Jahre"); short-term care services (Kurzzeitpflege); and three nursing homes (Altenpflegeheim "Bethlehemstift", "Haus Sonnenblick", "Wichernhaus"); (2) Children and Youth services including five Kindergartens/Kitas ("Grünschnabel", "Bielebohknirpse", "Samenkorn", "Knirpsenland", "Spreezwerge") and a youth residential facility (Haus Carola); (3) Counseling services including family, marriage, youth, debt, and general social counseling. All services are offered regardless of origin or faith, guided by Christian values of neighborly love.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Nursing Services (Sozialstationen) Outpatient home nursing and care services providing medical and personal care support to residents in their own homes across three locations: Löbau, Mittelherwigsdorf, and Hochkirch. For elderly individuals and others needing in-home care.
• Seniorenzentrum "Kirschgarten" Hochkirch Multi-professional senior care center offering comprehensive care services with competent counseling on sensitive care topics. Located in Hochkirch.
• Day Care for the Elderly (Tagespflege) Day care facilities for elderly individuals providing daytime care, social activities, and relief for family caregivers. Includes "Herbstwege" in Mittelherwigsdorf and "Gute Jahre" in Löbau, plus a Tagespflege location in Hochkirch.
• Short-Term Care (Kurzzeitpflege) Short-term residential care services for temporary care needs. Includes Kurzzeitpflege Hochkirch and Kurzzeitpflege "Haus Rose" in Mittelherwigsdorf.
• Nursing Homes (Altenpflegeheime) Long-term residential nursing homes for elderly residents. Includes "Bethlehemstift" in Zittau-Eichgraben (scenic location at the foot of the Zittau Mountains), "Haus Sonnenblick" in Oppach, and "Wichernhaus" in Mittelherwigsdorf (with approximately 40 staff across care, support, kitchen, housekeeping and administration).
• Specialized Wound Care Nursing (Spezialisierte Wundversorgung) Specialized wound care nursing service for patients with complex wound care needs. Licensed as a specialized nursing service under § 132 and § 132a Abs. 4 of the German Pflegeversicherung framework. Available from 01.06.2026.
• Kindergartens / Daycare Centers (Kitas) Children's daycare and early childhood education for children from age 1 through school entry age. Five locations: Kita "Grünschnabel" in Wehrsdorf, Kita "Bielebohknirpse" in Beiersdorf, Kita "Samenkorn" in Löbau (13 integration places for children with special needs), Kita "Knirpsenland" in Oderwitz (70 children total: 19 nursery and 51 kindergarten), and Kita "Spreezwerge" in Neusalza-Spremberg.
• Youth Residential Home (Kinder- und Jugendwohnen "Haus Carola") Facility for care and education of children, adolescents, and young adults requiring out-of-home residential placement. Provides a safe living environment, educational support, and preparation for independent living.
• Family, Marriage and Life Counseling (Erziehungs-, Familien-, Ehe- und Lebensberatung) Counseling services for education, family matters, marriage, and life issues. For individuals and families facing relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, or other life struggles.
• Pregnancy, Couples and Family Counseling (Beratungsstelle für Schwangere, Paare und Familien) Counseling center for pregnant women, couples, and families providing support and guidance during pregnancy and related family matters.
• Youth Counseling (Jugendberatung) Youth counseling services providing guidance and support for young people facing life challenges.
• Debt Counseling (Schuldnerberatung) Debt counseling services helping individuals manage financial difficulties and work through financial crises.
• General Social Counseling / Church District Social Work (Allgemeine Sozialberatung / KirchenBezirksSozialarbeit) General social counseling and church district social work services providing comprehensive support to individuals facing a wide range of life challenges.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70 children can be accommodated at Kita 'Knirpsenland' Oderwitz (19 nursery children and 51 kindergarten children)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Förderverein ZittauminorOthersSupport association (Förderverein) providing additional funding and community support for Diakonie services in Zittau area.
• Förderverein LöbauminorOthersSupport association providing additional funding and community support for Diakonie services in Löbau area.
• Förderverein KITA BeiersdorfminorOthersSupport association specifically focused on supporting the Kita 'Bielebohknirpse' kindergarten in Beiersdorf.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caritas Deutschland: Catholic-affiliated social services organization operating nursing homes, home care, youth services, and counseling across Germany. Closest parallel to Diakonie in combining church-affiliated identity with a broad social services mandate.
• Pro Seniore: One of Germany's largest private nursing home and care service operators. Comparable in operating nursing homes, day care, and short-term care facilities, with similar regulatory exposure under German social law.
• AWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt): Germany's largest non-religious welfare organization, operating nursing homes, ambulatory care, Kitas, and counseling nationwide. Highly comparable service portfolio and scale, with similar reliance on public funding and donations.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK): German Red Cross operates nursing homes, home nursing, childcare, and social counseling services across Germany. Similar integrated welfare model with nationwide presence and comparable funding mix.
• Malteser Deutschland: Catholic welfare organization operating home nursing, hospice care, and youth services in Germany. Comparable in religious-affiliated care delivery and regional facility-based operating model.
• Diakonie Sachsen: Regional umbrella organization for Diakonie welfare work in Saxony, coordinating many of the same member organizations. Directly comparable in mission, governance model, and service portfolio including elderly care, childcare, and counseling across the same state.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: Major German welfare organization providing professional home care, nursing homes, and youth services. Comparable in offering a multi-pillar service mix within elderly care and youth services at regional scale.

Broad incumbents

• Alloheim: Major private German care provider operating 200+ nursing homes and residential facilities nationwide. Comparable in core service line (residential elderly care) but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Diakonie Deutschland: National umbrella organization for Protestant-affiliated welfare work in Germany. Provides the overarching framework for the subject company and its regional Diakonie peers; comparable in mission but operates at policy and coordination level rather than direct service delivery.
• Kursana: Private German care operator running residential care facilities, day care, and home care services. Comparable in offering integrated elderly care services, but with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diakonie-l%C3%B6bau-zittau-aktuelles

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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