Epilepsiezentrum Kleinwachau

What Epilepsiezentrum Kleinwachau does

Epilepsiezentrum Kleinwachau gemeinnützige GmbH is a non-profit Diakonie (Protestant welfare) organization headquartered at Liegau-Augustusbad in Radeberg, Saxony, approximately 20 km from Dresden. Founded in 1889 as a Heil- und Pflegeanstalt by the Innere Mission to care for twelve children with seizure disorders, it has operated continuously for over 135 years and is today described as Central Germany's (Mitteldeutschland's) largest epilepsy facility. It serves people with epilepsy and people with physical, intellectual, and multiple disabilities across all age groups, plus families seeking inclusive childcare. The organization is wholly owned by the supporting association Förderverein Epilepsiezentrum Kleinwachau e.V. and is led by Geschäftsführerin Sandra Stöhr; medical leadership transitioned on July 1, 2026 from 23-year Chefarzt Dr. Thomas Mayer to Prof. Dr. Felix von Podewils (Ärztlicher Direktor) supported by operative leads Dr. Peter Hopp and Susan Rege.

The core operating asset is the Fachklinik für Neurologie, a 53-bed specialized neurology hospital across five stations, including Station 4's intensive video-EEG monitoring unit (operational since 2007) for 1–2 week seizure characterization, and Station 5 for epileptology in adults with complex disabilities featuring barrier-free design and a Snoezelen sensory room. Treatment modalities include medication management, ketogenic diet therapy, and an epilepsy surgery program operated in cooperation with University Hospital Dresden (now formalized as a teaching hospital, April 2026). Adjacent offerings include the Medizinisches Zentrum für Erwachsene mit Behinderung (MZEB, opened January 2018 as Saxony's first), free Epilepsie-Beratung (counseling with MOSES/PEPE/FAMOSES programs), the Kleinwachauer Werkstätten workshops (metal, wood, ceramics, packaging, assembly, landscaping), the state-recognized Förderschule special needs school, two Christian daycare centers (Kita Baumhaus Radeberg, Kita Schatzinsel Pulsnitz), a Wohnbereich offering residential and ambulatory supported living, and the inclusion company paso doble (founded 2010) with its ein:Laden factory outlets.

Revenue is generated across four streams: medical services reimbursed via German statutory (GKV) and private health insurance (PKV); social services funded through Sozialhilfe and Eingliederungshilfe integration assistance; workshop production and paso doble commercial contracts; and donations. Distribution is direct-to-patient through owned facilities across Radeberg, Dresden, and Pulsnitz, with referral-based acquisition via neurologists, pediatricians, and social welfare offices. Pricing is set by German healthcare/social regulation and is not publicly disclosed. The organization maintains an integrated communications footprint (website with Leichte Sprache version, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Xing), runs community events including the annual summer festival and Epilepsieforum professional conference, and hosts the German Dreiländertagung. Key regulatory milestones include state recognition as Fachkrankenhaus (1991), Werkstatt für behinderte Menschen (1991), Förderschule (1993), and Lehrkrankenhaus (2026).

Name

Epilepsiezentrum Kleinwachau

Legal name

Epilepsiezentrum Kleinwachau gemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://kleinwachau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Epilepsiezentrum Kleinwachau is a non-profit Diakonie organization in Radeberg, Saxony, operating Central Germany's largest epilepsy center: a 53-bed neurology hospital with video-EEG monitoring and epilepsy surgery, Saxony's first MZEB for adults with disabilities, plus workshops, a special needs school, daycare centers, residential services, and the inclusion company paso doble.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Neurology and Disability Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders (HLAKAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neurorehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAH), Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC), Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), High-Acuity/Late-Stage Dementia & Complex Care (Enhanced Nursing Memory Care) (HLADACAF)

Keywords

• Epilepsy treatment services
• Neurology clinic care
• Disability social services
• Special needs education
• Inclusive employment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Radeberg (Liegau-Augustusbad)

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Revenue from medical treatment services provided through the Fachklinik (specialized neurology clinic) including inpatient hospital care, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic services. Funded primarily through health insurance (gesetzliche und private Krankenversicherung).
2. Social Services Funding: Funding for workshops, residential care, schools, and daycare services for people with disabilities, provided through social welfare systems (Sozialhilfe, Eingliederungshilfe) and public funding.
3. Workshop Production Services: Revenue from workshop production and services including metal/wood working, ceramics, assembly and packaging operations. Generates income from customer orders and contracts.
4. Donations and Charitable Support: Donations received to support projects and improve quality of life for people with disabilities at Kleinwachau.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Epilepsiezentrum Kleinwachau operates a specialized neurology clinic (Fachklinik) with 53 inpatient beds focused on epilepsy diagnosis and treatment, including intensive video-EEG monitoring, epilepsy surgery evaluation, and ketogenic diet therapy. The center supplements medical services with the MZEB medical center for adults with disabilities, free epilepsy counseling, protected workshops (Werkstätten) for vocational rehabilitation, a state-recognized special needs school (Förderschule), two daycare centers, residential services, and the inclusion company paso doble.

Product overview

Epilepsiezentrum Kleinwachau is a non-profit diakonie (charitable organization) offering a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare, education, and social services centered around epilepsy treatment and disability support. The core offering is the specialized neurology clinic (Fachklinik) with 53 beds, supplemented by the MZEB medical center for adults with disabilities, and free epilepsy counseling services. Adjacent services include workshops for people with disabilities (Kleinwachauer Werkstätten), a state-recognized special needs school (Förderschule), two daycare centers (Kita Baumhaus and Kita Schatzinsel), diverse residential services, and the inclusion company paso doble. These services are integrated to provide holistic care: patients can receive medical treatment, live in residential facilities, attend school or day care, and work in the workshops or inclusive employment. The campus in Liegau-Augustusbad (near Dresden) serves as a unified hub, with external locations in Dresden, Radeberg, and Pulsnitz.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kleinwachauer Werkstätten: Workshop facilities for people with disabilities offering metal, wood, ceramics, packaging, and assembly work
• MZEB
• Kita Baumhaus
• Kita Schatzinsel
• paso doble
• ein:Laden
• Förderschule Kleinwachau

Products and services

• Fachklinik für Neurologie (Specialized Neurology Clinic) Specialized neurology hospital with 53 inpatient beds across 5 stations for diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, including video-supported seizure and EEG diagnostics, medication management, dietary therapy, monitoring and surgical evaluation. For children, adolescents and adults with epilepsy.
• MZEB - Medizinisches Zentrum für Erwachsene mit Behinderung Medical center for adults (18+) with severe intellectual or multiple disabilities providing comprehensive examinations across multiple specialties (physicians, psychologists, social workers, autism counselors) in one accessible location with barrier-free rooms, easy language (Leichte Sprache) and supported communication.
• Epilepsie-Beratung (Epilepsy Counseling) Free counseling services for people with epilepsy and their relatives, including educational programs (MOSES, PEPE, FAMOSES), assistance with workplace, school and authorities matters, and a youth meeting group. Operates through the Epilepsie-Beratungsstelle Dresden.
• Kleinwachauer Werkstätten (Workshops for Disabled Persons) Authorized workshops for disabled persons offering vocational training, employment and production services across metal, wood, ceramics, packaging/assembly, and landscaping departments, with professional education and certificates from local Chambers of Crafts and Industry.
• Förderschule (Special Needs School) State-recognized special needs school for children and adolescents with complex learning difficulties and developmental disabilities, featuring small classes, swimming pool, gymnasium, vocational preparation (Werkstufe) and inclusive education.
• Kita Baumhaus Radeberg Christian daycare center in Radeberg offering childcare for children aged 1 to school age, with 85 places and 8 inclusive places for children with disabilities, plus after-school care (Hort).
• Kita Schatzinsel Pulsnitz Daycare center in Pulsnitz serving children in the region with Christian-based early childhood education and care.
• Wohnangebote (Residential Services) Comprehensive residential services including living groups and communities, outpatient assisted living (ambulant betreutes Wohnen), housing for children and youth, senior care, and ambulatory assistance for parents and children with disabilities.
• paso doble (Inclusion Company) Inclusion company (Inklusionsunternehmen) where people with and without disabilities work together in mixed teams on equal terms, offering regular employment contracts across various jobs in Radeberg.
• Station 5 - Epileptologie bei komplexen Behinderungen Specialized ward for diagnosing and treating seizure disorders in adult patients with additional physical, intellectual or psychological disabilities, featuring barrier-free design, Snoezelen sensory room and holistic therapy approach.

Quantifiable outcome

• Intensive monitoring enables precise seizure characterization for optimal treatment planning
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Epilepsy Counseling Center LithuaniaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Kleinwachau supported the establishment of an epilepsy counseling center in Lithuania through Osteuropa-Hilfe of Aktion Mensch. This transferred Kleinwachau's decades of experience in epilepsy counseling to help establish similar services in Eastern Europe.
• paso doble (Inklusionsunternehmen)coreOthers · 1 January 2010Integration company (Inklusionsunternehmen) founded by Kleinwachau where people with and without disabilities work together in mixed teams. All employees have regular employment contracts. Located in Radeberg.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Epileptologie (DGfE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Dr. Thomas Mayer served as First Managing Director (Erster Geschäftsführer) of the German Society for Epileptology from 2007 to 2019. Kleinwachau hosted the Dreiländertagung 2015 with approximately 1,000 participants.
• Epilepsiezentrum BethelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Dr. Thomas Mayer brought experience from Epilepsiezentrum Bethel when he joined Kleinwachau as Chefarzt in 2003. Bethel is one of Germany's leading epilepsy centers, and this connection established professional standards and protocols at Kleinwachau.
• University Hospital Dresden (Uniklinik Dresden)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Cooperation with University Hospital Dresden's neurosurgery department for the epilepsy surgery program. Patients requiring surgical intervention are referred for evaluation and treatment. Kleinwachau was recognized as a teaching hospital of the university in April 2026.
• Epilepsiezentrum KorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1974Partnership began in 1974/75 with the Epilepsy Center Kork. The two facilities cooperated across the East-West German divide during the Cold War, with the partnership encouraged by the respective diakonia organizations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Von Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel: Parent organization of Epilepsiezentrum Bethel and one of Germany's largest Diakonie social welfare providers. Comparable overarching structure as a non-profit diakonia operating hospital, workshops, schools, and residential programs at scale.

Direct peers

• Epilepsiezentrum Kork: Diakonie-affiliated epilepsy center in Kehl, Baden-Württemberg, with a long-running partnership with Kleinwachau dating back to 1974. Comparable in scope as a non-profit comprehensive epilepsy and disability care provider serving a defined German region.
• Hephata Hessisches Diakoniezentrum: Large Diakonie-affiliated social services provider in Hessen offering schools, workshops, residential care, and clinical services for people with disabilities and epilepsy. Comparable in mission and integrated service portfolio.
• Schön Klinik Vogtareuth (Epilepsie-Zentrum): Major epilepsy center in Bavaria offering specialized epilepsy surgery, video-EEG monitoring, and pediatric neurology. Comparable to Kleinwachau's specialized neurology clinic capabilities but operates as a private hospital group rather than a non-profit.
• Stiftung ICP München: Non-profit foundation in Munich providing integrated medical, therapeutic, educational, and residential services for people with cerebral palsy and other complex disabilities. Comparable to Kleinwachau's MZEB and integrated disability services model.
• Epilepsiezentrum am Universitätsklinikum Erlangen: University hospital-based epilepsy center in Erlangen, Bavaria, recognized as one of Germany's leading tertiary epilepsy centers. Comparable as a specialized epilepsy and seizure disorders provider with academic research affiliations.
• Epilepsiezentrum Bethel: One of Germany's largest and oldest epilepsy centers, part of the von Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel in Bielefeld. Directly comparable to Kleinwachau as a non-profit, comprehensive epilepsy center with hospital, residential, and social services — Dr. Mayer joined Kleinwachau from Bethel in 2003.

Regional players

• Universitätsmedizin Greifswald (Epilepsiezentrum): University hospital in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with an epilepsy center led by Prof. von Podewils, Kleinwachau's incoming Medical Director. Comparable as a university-affiliated epilepsy provider; relevant also for academic pipeline and succession dynamics.

Others

• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Epileptologie (DGfE): German professional society for epileptology where Dr. Mayer served as CEO (2007-2019). Not a peer but a professional association that Kleinwachau is closely tied to and that influences national standards and referral patterns.
• Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden: University hospital in Dresden that co-operates with Kleinwachau on the epilepsy surgery program and recognized it as a teaching hospital in April 2026. Compares as a clinical/academic partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

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