Wichernhaus gGmbh

What Wichernhaus gGmbh does

Wichernhaus gGmbH is a charitable limited liability company (gemeinnützige GmbH) operating a comprehensive elderly care facility under the Seniorenheim Wichernhaus and Tagespflege Wichernhaus brands in Bad Harzburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. The company is wholly owned by the Evangelische Stiftung Wichernhaus (a Protestant foundation tracing its origins to 1877) and is a member of Diakonisches Werk in Niedersachsen e.V. The legal operating entity was formed on 1 July 2014 to take over the senior home and day care previously run directly by the foundation.

The facility offers a full continuum of care services for elderly and care-dependent people, including full-time stationary care (Vollstationäre Pflege, 149 places across 107 single and 21 double rooms organized in 5 living groups), specialized dementia care (Demenzwohngruppen in groups 1 and 3), short-term and respite care (Kurzzeitpflege), and day care (Tagespflege, 22 places with door-to-door transport across the Oberharz region). Supporting services include a recently launched in-house Therapiezentrum (occupational and physical therapy, 2025), the Bezugspflegesystem reference-care workflow (in place since 2011), recreational programs, pastoral care, an on-site café (Café Johann), and a senior advisory service in the Haus der Kirche. Approximately 145 staff across nursing, therapy, kitchen, laundry, and administration support operations.

Revenue is generated primarily through German statutory long-term care insurance (Pflegekasse) reimbursements, district-funded social assistance (Hilfe zur Pflege) for residents with insufficient means, and private co-payments. Pricing is publicly disclosed via detailed rate cards with tiered fees for day care by Pflegegrad (care grade), unit-priced transport, and monthly stationary care rates that vary by room size. The go-to-market is sales-led and locally driven: direct admissions through contact forms, phone, or in-person visits, supplemented by trial stays (Probe-Wohnen and Probe-Tag), referrals from local physicians and care insurance funds, and word-of-mouth through the Diakonie network and local church community.

Name

Wichernhaus gGmbh

Legal name

Wichernhaus gGmbH

Website

https://seniorenheimwichernhaus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wichernhaus gGmbH operates the Seniorenheim Wichernhaus and Tagespflege Wichernhaus in Bad Harzburg, Germany, providing stationary elderly care (149 places), day care (22 places), short-term care, and dementia and therapy services under the Diakonie affiliation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Elderly Care Services

NAICS

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Elderly residential care
• Dementia care services
• Day care facilities
• Short-term respite care
• Occupational therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Harzburg

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. Residential Care Fees: Full-time stationary care fees charged to residents, partially covered by long-term care insurance (Pflegekasse) with up to 75% reimbursement of the own contribution for care costs. Residents with insufficient funds can apply for social assistance (Hilfe zur Pflege) from the district.
2. Day Care Fees: Day care services billed on a per-day basis, with care insurance covering up to specific monthly maximums depending on care grade. Transport costs are covered by care insurance for those with a recognized care degree.
3. Short-term Care Fees: Short-term and respite care services, covered by care insurance up to 3,539 EUR per calendar year combined budget for short-term and substitute care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wichernhaus gGmbH operates a comprehensive senior care facility in Bad Harzburg, Germany, providing full-time stationary residential care in 149 places across 5 living groups, specialized dementia care, short-term and respite care, and day care with 22 places. The facility is supplemented by in-house occupational and physical therapy, transport services, meals, laundry, recreational programming, and senior advisory services, all delivered under a Christian (Diakonie) framework with a dedicated reference care nurse (Bezugspflegesystem) assigned to each resident.

Product overview

Wichernhaus gGmbh operates as a comprehensive senior care facility offering a portfolio of interconnected care services. The core offerings include full-time stationary care (Vollstationäre Pflege) in 5 residential groups with 149 places, specialized dementia care (Demenzwohngruppen), short-term/respite care (Kurzzeitpflege), and day care (Tagespflege) with 22 places. These are supported by add-on services including an in-house therapy center (Therapiezentrum), transportation (Fahrdienst), recreational activities (Begleitender Dienst), and additional companionship care (Zusätzliche Betreuung). The facility also provides amenities such as an in-house café (Café Johann), hair studio, and gardens. The 2011 introduction of a reference care system (Bezugspflegesystem) with dedicated primary care nurses ensures individualized attention for each resident.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vollstationäre Pflege (Full-time Stationary Care) Permanent residential care for elderly and infirm individuals, providing comprehensive nursing, support, and daily living assistance across 5 living groups with 149 total places (107 single rooms, 21 double rooms).
• Kurzzeitpflege (Short-term Care) Temporary residential care available to individuals with care level 2 or higher, providing respite for family caregivers or transitional care after hospitalization, with combined annual Pflegekasse reimbursement of up to 3,539 EUR.
• Tagespflege (Day Care) Day care service for elderly individuals who wish to spend the day in structured company while remaining in their own homes; offers 22 places, meals, activities, and operates Monday to Friday 8:30-17:00.
• Probe-Wohnen (Trial Living) Four-week trial stay program allowing prospective residents to experience the facility with accommodation and meals included, without nursing care services, to help evaluate the move into residential care.
• Fahrdienst (Transportation Service) Door-to-door transportation service for day care guests, with distance-tiered one-way pricing, including musical entertainment, personal conversations, and organized outings during rides.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 75% reimbursement of own contribution for care costs from care insurance for stationary residents
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and moderate.

• BBS Bad HarzburgminorOthersVocational school partnership for practical training of students in the healthcare field
• Beyer BrandschutzminorOthersFire safety services and equipment provider for the facility
• Leben bis zuletzt Bad Harzburg e.V.moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospice initiative providing end-of-life companionship and support services to residents. Hospice workers assist in the final phase of residents' lives.
• Lebenshilfe GoslarminorOthersDisability services organization, likely providing support and consultation services
• Ordens-ApothekeminorOthersLocal pharmacy partnership for medication supply and pharmaceutical advice
• Mehr-Generationen-HausmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-generational house initiative promoting intergenerational connections and community engagement
• Werner HabermalzminorOthersService provider or sponsor partnership

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Korian Deutschland: European-listed (now private) major operator of nursing homes and assisted living with extensive German footprint. Operates an overlapping elderly care service portfolio at much larger national scale.
• Pro Seniore (Emeis/Orpea Germany): Germany branch of the European-listed (now Emeis) elderly care group, operating full-time residential care, short-term care, and dementia facilities across Germany. Broader scale but directly comparable service offering.

Direct peers

• Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen: One of Germany's largest private nursing home chains offering full-time stationary care, short-term care, day care, and dementia living groups. Comparable service mix and target population, with significantly greater geographic and capital scale.
• Bethesda Seniorenzentren (Diakonie): Faith-based German operator of senior residences and nursing homes affiliated with the Diakonie/evangelical welfare network. Closely comparable nonprofit governance structure, Christian values orientation, and elderly residential care focus to Wichernhaus.
• SeneCura Kliniken und Heime: German nursing home and elderly care operator running residential care, day care, and dementia services. Comparable single-site service mix and German Pflegekasse reimbursement model.
• Curanum AG (Maternus-Kliniken): German operator of residential care and assisted living facilities, offering similar full-time stationary care and dementia services to Wichernhaus within the German Pflegekasse framework.
• Kursana Residenzen (Dussmann Group): German nursing home chain operated by the Dussmann Group, providing full-time stationary care, short-term/respite care, and dementia care. Comparable service portfolio and Pflegekasse-funded revenue model.
• Victor's Group (Victor's Residenzen): Family-owned German operator of senior residences and nursing homes offering full-time care, short-term care, and dementia living groups. Comparable residential elderly care service model and German market positioning.
• AGAPLESION gGmbH: Large German nonprofit operator of hospitals, nursing homes, and elderly care facilities, also affiliated with the Diakonie/Protestant welfare network. Directly comparable to Wichernhaus on mission, faith-based values, full-time residential care, and dementia specialization.
• CURA Seniorencentrum GmbH: German charitable nursing home operator affiliated with Caritas (Catholic welfare), offering full-time residential care, short-term care, and dementia services. Closely comparable charitable gGmbH structure and resident-centric care model to Wichernhaus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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