REAS GmbH & Co. KG

What REAS GmbH & Co. KG does

REAS GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German rehabilitation and social-services provider founded in 1963 as a family business, headquartered in Modautal/Asbach, Hesse. It serves people with psychological and mental impairments across the Darmstadt-Dieburg district through an integrated portfolio that spans the full care continuum: stationary residential care (Besondere Wohnform, with multiple named houses in Asbach and Groß-Bieberau), ambulatory housing support (Wohnen in eigener Häuslichkeit / Betreutes Wohnen), day-structure programs (Reas Teilhabestruktur at three locations), sheltered employment (Werkstatt für behinderte Menschen in cooperation with Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie, plus ~40 external employer partners), psychiatric rehabilitation (RPK stationary with 35 single rooms and a new ambulatory program launched in 2023), and youth welfare services (juli, ages 16–23 under §35a SGB VIII). Supporting internal infrastructure includes an EU-certified Großküche, housekeeping, and Haustechnik (building services) operating across 16+ facility addresses.

The business model is funded almost entirely through German statutory insurance and welfare systems — statutory health insurance (Krankenkassen), Deutsche Rentenversicherung for psychiatric rehabilitation, LWV Hessen for Eingliederungshilfe under SGB IX §78, Jugendämter for youth welfare under SGB VIII §35a, and the Agentur für Arbeit for vocational measures — with individual cost contributions assessed based on income and assets under German social law. Go-to-market is referral-led: clients are sourced through social welfare offices, youth welfare offices, pension and health insurers, employment agencies, and direct inquiries via an online questionnaire. The company has no external institutional investment, no public revenue disclosure, no AI/ML or proprietary software product, and operates with a multi-professional clinical team led by Managing Director Jorgos Schütz and heads of each service department.

The organization's strategic positioning rests on continuity of care across life stages, multi-decade funder relationships, regional density across the Modautal/Darmstadt-Dieburg area, and an integrated ecosystem combining clinical, residential, vocational, and social-participation services under one governance structure — a configuration that supports reimbursement diversification within the statutory framework while limiting exposure to commercial market risk.

Name

REAS GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

REAS GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://reas.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

REAS GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German rehabilitation provider founded in 1963, offering integrated residential, ambulatory, day-structure, psychiatric rehabilitation, and youth welfare services for people with psychological impairments across the Darmstadt-Dieburg region, funded by statutory insurance and welfare bodies.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Psychiatric and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Programs (Education, Vocational, Case Management) (BPAKANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN), Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)-Based Rehab Units (HLADAJAB)

Keywords

• Psychosocial rehabilitation services
• Psychiatric rehabilitation care
• Supported housing services
• Sheltered workshop employment
• Youth welfare assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Modautal/Asbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Statutory Health Insurance and Pension Insurance Funding: Rehabilitation services are funded by statutory health insurance funds (Krankenkassen) and the German Pension Insurance (Deutsche Rentenversicherung) for psychiatric rehabilitation measures.
2. Social Welfare Office Funding (Eingliederungshilfe): Living and support services are funded through the social welfare office (Sozialhilfeträger) under §78 Sozialgesetzbuch IX, providing ongoing support payments for people with disabilities.
3. Employment Agency Funding: Vocational training and rehabilitation services are partially funded by the Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit) for vocational preparation and integration programs.
4. Youth Welfare Office Funding: Services for young people aged 16-23 are funded through youth welfare offices (Jugendämter) under §35a Sozialgesetzbuch VIII for youth welfare measures.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

REAS GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned rehabilitation and social services provider that delivers integrated care for people with psychological and mental impairments in the Darmstadt-Dieburg district of Hesse, Germany. Its core offerings include stationary and ambulatory supported housing (Besondere Wohnform and Betreutes Wohnen), day structure services (Reas Teilhabestruktur), sheltered workshop employment (WfbM), youth welfare services (juli, ages 16–23), and medical-vocational psychiatric rehabilitation (RPK stationary and ambulatory). Services are commissioned and funded through statutory social insurance, welfare offices, and employment agencies.

Product overview

REAS GmbH & Co. KG is a rehabilitation service provider founded in 1963 offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated care services for people with psychological and mental impairments. The company operates a multi-level service architecture consisting of: (1) Besondere Wohnform and Wohnen in eigener Häuslichkeit (Betreutes Wohnen) for residential and outpatient housing support; (2) Reas Teilhabestruktur (RTS) and Werkstatt für behinderte Menschen (WfbM) for day structure and vocational services; (3) Rehabilitation Psychisch Kranker (RPK) providing both stationary and outpatient psychiatric rehabilitation since 1987/2023; and (4) juli for youth services for ages 16-23 since 2012. Supporting these core offerings are internal services including an EU-certified kitchen, building technology, and housekeeping. The company serves the Darmstadt-Dieburg region with multiple decentralized locations.

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Products and services

• Besondere Wohnform (Special Housing Form) Stationary residential care service offering individual housing and living models with personal assistance services for adults with psychological and mental impairments at various locations in Asbach and Groß-Bieberau. Facilities house 3–18 residents each with personalized support plans.
• Wohnen in eigener Häuslichkeit (Betreutes Wohnen / Ambulatory Supported Living) Outpatient / ambulatory support services providing individual care and assistance in the client's own home and private environment, promoting self-determination, independence, and social integration. Targets adults with psychological impairments living independently.
• Reas Teilhabestruktur (RTS) Day structure services offering diverse promotion and employment opportunities at three locations (Asbach/Höhenstraße, Groß-Bieberau/Marktstraße, Ober-Ramstadt/Neugasse), operating weekdays 8:00–16:30. Includes creative crafts, cognitive training, and practical everyday skills without performance pressure.
• Werkstatt für behinderte Menschen (WfbM) Sheltered workshop providing individual training and employment opportunities for people with psychological and emotional disabilities, operated in cooperation with the Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie and approximately 40 external cooperative employer sites. Goal: preparing clients for the primary labor market.
• juli - Junge lebensbezogene Inklusion Youth welfare services for young people aged 16–23 receiving youth welfare benefits under §35a SGB VIII, providing individual development perspectives, accommodation in a residential group with 12 single rooms, and support for psychological stabilization and transition to independence.
• Rehabilitation Psychisch Kranker (RPK) - Stationär Fully stationary medical and vocational rehabilitation for adults aged 18+ with psychological impairments, offering 35 single rooms with bathrooms, multidisciplinary team support around the clock, and gradual reintegration through work testing. Funded by health insurance or Deutsche Rentenversicherung.
• Rehabilitation Psychisch Kranker (RPK) - Ambulant Outpatient psychiatric rehabilitation available since autumn 2023, allowing clients to live at home while participating in a multi-stage therapy program during the day (08:00–16:30). Services funded by health insurance or Deutsche Rentenversicherung.

Quantifiable outcome

• 64,000 people in Hesse depend on stable disability support services

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NRD (Nordhessischer Dienst)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024REAS collaborates with NRD on inclusive employment initiatives, including participation in inclusive after-work events and hosting Betriebsintegrierte Beschäftigungsplätze (BiB) - integrated employment positions - that enable people with disabilities to work in inclusive workplaces.
• Nieder-Ramstädter DiakoniecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003REAS operates its Werkstatt für behinderte Menschen (WfbM) - workshop for disabled people - in partnership with the Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie. This partnership enables the joint provision of vocational training and employment opportunities for people with psychological impairments, combining resources and expertise from both organizations.
• LWV Hessen (Landeswohlfahrtsverband Hessen)coreOthersLWV Hessen is the primary funding and oversight body for disability services in Hesse, providing statutory funding for REAS services and conducting regular reviews under §128 SGB IX. The organization provides €2.71 billion in annual expenditures including €2.26 billion for integration assistance and social welfare, supporting 64,000 people with disabilities.
• Transgourmet DeutschlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerREAS's large kitchen (Großküche) partners with Transgourmet Deutschland, a food service distributor, for sustainable food supply. REAS participated in Transgourmet's environmental action to reduce delivery stops and CO2 footprint, demonstrating commitment to environmental sustainability.
• Psychiatrische Instituts-Ambulanz (PIA) at AGAPLESION ElisabethenstiftcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerREAS maintains close cooperation with the psychiatric institute outpatient clinic (PIA) at AGAPLESION Elisabethenstift for regional psychiatric care provision. The PIA provides psychiatric treatment and care coordination for REAS clients, ensuring integrated mental health services.
• Regional Employers (approximately 40 businesses)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorREAS WfbM maintains cooperative relationships with approximately 40 regional businesses, companies, and public authorities that provide external work trial positions (Praktikumsplätze) and Betriebsintegrierte Beschäftigungsplätze (BiB) for vocational rehabilitation and integration into the primary labor market.
• reasons e.V. (Förderverein)minorOthersreasons e.V. is a charitable support association (Förderverein) in the Darmstadt-Dieburg region that supports people with psychological impairments. The association promotes and supports the mission of REAS through fundraising and awareness activities.
• Regional Farmers and AgricultureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerREAS's large kitchen sources ingredients from regional farmers and local agricultural businesses, maintaining close cooperation with local producers for fresh produce, eggs, and other ingredients. This partnership supports local agriculture while ensuring food quality and freshness.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hephata: Diakonie-affiliated provider in Hessen offering residential, ambulatory, day structure, and vocational rehabilitation services for people with mental health conditions and disabilities; highly comparable integrated care continuum model.
• Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie: Regional social services provider in Darmstadt region operating WfbM and disability services; directly collaborates with REAS on its workshop (WfbM) and operates comparable residential and vocational programs in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Von Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel: One of Germany's largest diakonie-affiliated social services operators running extensive residential, psychiatric rehabilitation, sheltered employment, and Eingliederungshilfe programs across multiple regions; broader scale, similar mission.
• Caritas Deutschland: Germany's largest Catholic social welfare association providing psychiatric rehabilitation, Eingliederungshilfe, youth welfare, and related services nationwide; a major funder-side incumbent in the same statutory reimbursement ecosystem.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Umbrella federation of Protestant social welfare providers in Germany, with member organizations operating psychiatric rehab, disability services, and youth welfare comparable to REAS's portfolio.
• Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/reas.modautal
• Instagraminstagram.com/reas_reha_modautal
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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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