Suchtklinik

What Suchtklinik does

Klinik Schloß Falkenhof, operated by Caritasverband Darmstadt e.V., is a specialized addiction rehabilitation clinic serving men with dependency disorders (alcohol, medications, tobacco, gambling, polyaddiction) across Südhessen and surrounding regions. The organization delivers a three-tier treatment continuum: (1) inpatient rehabilitation at the historic Schloss Falkenhof campus in Bensheim with medical care, psychotherapy, occupational therapy, and amenities including indoor pool, sauna, and sports hall; (2) day rehabilitation at the Am Birkenweg facility in Darmstadt; and (3) adaptation services at An der Bergstraße in Heppenheim for transition back to daily life. Outpatient addiction counseling is provided at five additional regional locations (Darmstadt, Heppenheim, Bensheim, Dieburg, Erbach).

The business model is reimbursement-driven under the German statutory healthcare system. Rehabilitation costs are primarily covered by Deutsche Rentenversicherung (German Pension Insurance) for working-age patients with sufficient contributions, and by statutory health insurance for those outside the workforce — there is no direct out-of-pocket payment for core treatment. Patient acquisition is referral-led through a network of regional addiction counseling centers (Suchtberatungsstellen), company social services and EAPs, job centers, and self-help groups. Operational governance sits under the Caritasverband Darmstadt non-profit parent, with two directors and a supervisory board, and the clinic is currently executing an approximately €11 million modernization program scheduled over 3–4 years (2025–2028/29 timeframe), including a full therapy-building renovation, new single rooms, and energy retrofits.

Name

Suchtklinik

Legal name

Caritasverband Darmstadt e. V.

Website

https://suchtklinik-suedhessen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Klinik Schloß Falkenhof is a Caritas-operated specialty addiction rehabilitation clinic in Südhessen, Germany, providing inpatient, day, and adaptation treatment plus outpatient counseling, reimbursed primarily by Deutsche Rentenversicherung and statutory health insurance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD)

Keywords

• Addiction rehabilitation
• Inpatient recovery treatment
• Day rehabilitation programs
• Addiction counseling services
• Psychotherapy occupational therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bensheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rehabilitation Services - Public Health Insurance: Primary revenue stream from Deutsche Rentenversicherung (German Pension Insurance) which covers rehabilitation costs including living allowance (Unterhaltsgeld), treatment costs, and travel expenses for eligible patients who have paid sufficient contributions.
2. Health Insurance Coverage: For patients not yet in the workforce or those who have completed their working life, health insurance covers the rehabilitation treatment costs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Klinik Schloß Falkenhof is a specialized addiction rehabilitation clinic providing inpatient, day-patient, and adaptation treatment programs for individuals with alcohol, medication, tobacco, gambling, and polyaddiction disorders. The clinic combines medical care, psychotherapy, occupational therapy, art/music therapy, and fitness facilities (indoor swimming pool, sauna, sports hall) within a historic castle campus, complemented by ambulatory addiction counseling at five regional locations. Patient access is routed through formal referral and cost authorization from addiction counseling centers, public payers (Deutsche Rentenversicherung or statutory health insurance), and partner social services.

Product overview

Klinik Schloß Falkenhof operates as an integrated addiction treatment network under the Caritasverband Darmstadt e.V. The organization provides a three-tier treatment approach consisting of: (1) inpatient rehabilitation at the main clinic in Bensheim offering full residential treatment with facilities including swimming pool, sauna, and sports hall; (2) day rehabilitation at the Am Birkenweg facility in Darmstadt for outpatient therapy; and (3) adaptation services in Heppenheim supporting the transition back to daily life. Complementary ambulatory addiction counseling services are available at five regional locations. A support association (Förderkreis) provides supplementary funding for patient activities and equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Klinik Schloß Falkenhof (Inpatient Addiction Rehabilitation) Specialized inpatient clinic in Bensheim for patients with addiction disorders (Abhängigkeitserkrankungen), offering full residential rehabilitation programs combining medical care, psychotherapy, occupational therapy, and fitness facilities including indoor swimming pool, sauna, sports hall, and fitness room. Treats alcohol, medication, tobacco, gambling addiction, and polyaddiction.
• Tagesrehabilitation Am Birkenweg (Day Rehabilitation) Day rehabilitation facility in Darmstadt providing outpatient addiction treatment with therapy sessions, occupational therapy, and support services during the day, with patients returning home in the evenings.
• Adaptionseinrichtung An der Bergstraße (Adaptation Facility) Adaptation facility in Heppenheim providing orientation and support for individuals with addiction problems during the transition from inpatient treatment back to daily life and work.
• Suchtberatung (Ambulatory Addiction Counseling) Ambulatory addiction counseling services at multiple locations (Darmstadt, Heppenheim, Bensheim, Dieburg, Erbach) providing free consultation for alcohol, medication, tobacco, gambling addiction, and polyaddiction. Services include guidance for those affected, relatives, and multipliers, plus online registration via suchtberatung.digital.
• Förderkreis der Klinik Schloß Falkenhof (Support Association) Support association of former patients and supporters that financially assists current patients, funds rehabilitation projects, and provides supplementary equipment such as bicycles, bowling activities, fitness equipment, and IT infrastructure.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Addiction Counseling Centers (Suchtberatungsstellen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional addiction counseling centers that provide initial consultation, motivational work, and assistance with rehabilitation applications. They serve as the primary gateway for patients entering the rehabilitation system.
• Company Social Services and EAP ProgramssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOccupational social services and Employee Assistance Programs serve as first contact points for employees struggling with addiction, providing guidance and helping overcome initial barriers to seeking treatment.
• Job Centers and Employment AgenciessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor unemployed individuals, job centers can facilitate treatment as a prerequisite for reintegration into the workforce. They are trained in addiction help questions.
• Self-Help Groups for AddictionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetent contact partners active in many cities and municipalities. The clinic collaborates with self-help groups before, during, and after rehabilitation to ensure continued support.
• Caritasverband Darmstadt e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and legal entity operating the clinic. Provides organizational infrastructure, administrative support, and integration with the broader Caritas social services network across the region.
• HELWIG Haus + Raum Planungs GmbHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm providing planning services for the comprehensive modernization and renovation of the clinic facilities. Created 3D visualizations and architectural plans for the therapy building renovation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Asklepios Kliniken: One of Germany's largest private hospital operators with facilities offering addiction medicine and psychiatric services. Comparable on inpatient rehab delivery and statutory health insurance billing, though addiction is a smaller portion of its portfolio.
• MEDIAN Kliniken: Largest private rehabilitation chain in Germany, operating numerous Fachkliniken for addiction and psychosomatic medicine including DRV-accredited facilities comparable to Klinik Schloß Falkenhof. Directly comparable on inpatient rehab service model, DRV payer relationships, and step-down care offerings.
• Helios Kliniken (Fresenius): Major German hospital group (part of Fresenius) with psychiatric and addiction treatment programs. Comparable on inpatient care delivery, statutory payer contracts, and multi-site rehab operations.
• Schoen Klinik: Large private hospital group with psychosomatic and addiction rehabilitation programs in Germany. Comparable as a multi-site inpatient rehab operator serving DRV-referred patients, though broader in clinical scope.
• Sana Kliniken: Private hospital group with psychosomatic and addiction rehabilitation offerings. Comparable on inpatient rehab operations and statutory health insurance contracts in the German market.
• VAMED Klinik: Rehabilitation and hospital operator with addiction and psychosomatic rehab clinics in Germany. Comparable on inpatient rehab service model and DRV payer relationships.

Direct peers

• Oberberg Kliniken: Private clinic group specializing in psychiatry, psychosomatics, and addiction treatment with multiple Fachkliniken across Germany. Comparable on residential addiction treatment focus, integrated therapy model, and private-pay plus DRV payer mix.
• Johannesbad Gruppe: Private German rehabilitation group with dedicated addiction treatment clinics, day clinics, and adaptation facilities. Comparable three-tier care model with DRV-accredited addiction rehabs in southern Germany.

Regional players

• RehaZentren Baden-Württemberg: Public regional rehabilitation provider operating Fachkliniken for addiction and psychosomatic medicine in Baden-Württemberg. Comparable on DRV-accredited addiction rehab delivery but serves a neighboring rather than overlapping catchment.

Emerging players

• SRH Kliniken: Nonprofit healthcare and education group operating hospitals and rehabilitation facilities in Germany including addiction treatment programs. Comparable as a nonprofit operator with multi-site inpatient services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/CaritasDeutschland
• Facebookfacebook.com/caritas.deutschland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/suchtklinik
• Instagraminstagram.com/caritasdeutschland

Compliance5 records

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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