Waldhof gGmbH

What Waldhof gGmbH does

Waldhof gGmbH is a German nonprofit (gemeinnützige GmbH) operating a licensed Eingliederungshilfe facility in Ober-Ramstadt, Hessen, providing residential and ambulatory care services for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. The organization was established under the auspices of the Stiftung Kids Care foundation (founded 2000 by Edmund Krix), which acquired the Waldhof property in 2001; conflicting sources cite operational founding in 2001 or 2006. Its service portfolio comprises four core programs: a 40-place residential facility (Besondere Wohnform) with 24/7 care, supported living (Betreutes Wohnen) for approximately 19 ambulatory clients, a 3-person training living program (Trainingswohnen / WohnKompass) preparing residents for independent living over two-to-three years, and a day center (Tageszentrum TAZE) for individuals unable to work in sheltered workshops, plus group activities such as art and men's groups.

The organization is staffed by more than 50 qualified caregiving professionals with specializations in pedagogy, special education, and nursing, supported by external professional training (PART Training) and a dual-study social work program with IBA Darmstadt now in its third cohort. Waldhof's technology stack is limited to Vivendi Connext, a third-party care management platform used for documentation, care planning, billing with funding bodies, and staff scheduling. There are no proprietary technology products or AI/ML capabilities.

The revenue model is primarily government-funded through service agreements with LWV Hessen, the state-level public trustee that finances social integration assistance (Eingliederungshilfe) in Hessen under regulated per-client reimbursement terms negotiated via personalized Hilfepläne. A secondary, immaterial revenue stream consists of donations and sponsorship via the Förderverein Waldhof e.V. support association and the Stiftung Kids Care foundation, which also owns and leases the operating facility. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition is referral-driven through LWV Hessen, supplemented by direct inquiries from individuals and families.

Name

Waldhof gGmbH

Legal name

Waldhof gGmbH

Website

https://waldhof-ggmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Waldhof gGmbH is a nonprofit (gemeinnützige GmbH) disability care provider in Ober-Ramstadt, Hessen, operating a 40-bed residential facility, supported living, day center, and training living programs for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, primarily funded by LWV Hessen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Disability residential care
• Supported living services
• Social integration assistance
• Day center programs
• Special needs housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ober-Ramstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Eingliederungshilfe (Integration Assistance): Government-funded social services for people with disabilities, financed by LWV Hessen (Landeswohlfahrtsverband). Revenue is derived from service agreements with the public trustee for disability services, covering residential care, supported living, and day center services.
2. Donations and Sponsorship: Individual donations from relatives, sponsors, and the Förderverein (support association) that flow directly into resident care, activities, and facility improvements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Waldhof gGmbH is a nonprofit social services organization that provides residential care, supported living, transitional training living, and day center programs for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities at its Ober-Ramstadt, Hessen facility. Services are funded primarily through government service agreements with LWV Hessen (Eingliederungshilfe) and supplemented by donations, serving 40 residential clients, 19 supported living clients, and 3 training living participants with more than 50 qualified caregiving staff.

Product overview

Waldhof gGmbH is a non-profit social care organization operating as a facility for integration assistance (Eingliederungshilfe) in Ober-Ramstadt, Germany. The organization does not offer a technology product but provides a portfolio of care and support services for people with disabilities. The service portfolio centers on the Besondere Wohnform (Special Housing Form) as the core residential care service, complemented by ambulatory supported living options (Betreutes Wohnen), a transitional independent living program (Trainingswohnen/WohnKompass), a day center (Tageszentrum/TAZE) providing structured daily activities, and various group activities (Gruppenaktivitäten). Together, these services offer a continuum of care from intensive 24/7 residential support to fully independent living with varying levels of assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Besondere Wohnform (Special Housing Form)

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 residential care places provided 24/7
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LWV Hessen (Landeswohlfahrtsverband Hessen)coreOthers · 1 January 2001LWV Hessen is the primary public funding body for disability services in Hessen, financing social integration assistance (Eingliederungshilfe) for approximately 64,000 disabled people. As Waldhof's main public trustee, LWV Hessen funds residential care, supported living, and other services through service agreements. The organization operates offices in Kassel, Darmstadt, and Wiesbaden.
• Der Paritätische HessencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDer Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband Hessen represents the interests of people in need and member organizations in Hessen. Through lobbying, professional, legal, and financial support, they ensure quality in social work. Waldhof is a member organization benefiting from advocacy, expertise, and network resources.
• PART Training GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPART Training GmbH provides Professional Assault Response Training (PART® concept) for staff training in de-escalation and crisis management. The organization has trained over 200,000 employees across institutions in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Croatia, and Serbia, with 1,300 trainers and 6 employees plus 22 freelance trainers based in Lüneburg.
• IBA DarmstadtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBA Darmstadt is Germany's largest state-recognized Berufsakademie (professional academy). Waldhof partners with IBA to train social workers through a dual study program, currently in its third generation of students. Waldhof supports students by covering tuition fees and providing public transportation tickets.
• BehindARTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehindART is an art initiative by Der Paritätische Hessen for people with disabilities, promoting inclusion through art. Waldhof participates in their annual exhibitions at the Darmstadtium, demonstrating the artistic talents of its residents and promoting social inclusion.
• Förderverein Waldhof e.V.coreOthersThe support association (Förderverein) provides supplementary funding and advocacy for Waldhof. The association collects donations and supports special projects, leisure activities, and improvements to resident care. Contact: Volker Horn ([email protected]).
• Stiftung Kids-CarecoreOthersKids-Care Foundation, founded by Edmund Krix in 2000, acquired the Waldhof property in 2001 and leases it to Waldhof gGmbH. The foundation supports people with disabilities and owns the facility property. The foundation is registered in Darmstadt (Nr. 45 455) and is nonprofit. Board members include Edmund Krix (Founder), Andreas Bluck (Chairman), and Dr. Thomas Milde (Chairman of Supervisory Board).
• Vivendi ConnextcoreTechnology or IntegrationVivendi Connext provides specialized residential care management software used by Waldhof for documentation, care planning, billing with funding bodies, and staff scheduling. The software supports needs assessment, service documentation, evaluation, and administrative tasks.
• MRE-Netzwerk SüdhessenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe MRE (Multi-Resistant Pathogens) Network of Southern Hesse promotes proper handling of multi-resistant organisms and infection prevention through regional cooperation between healthcare facilities. Waldhof is a member, participating in coordinated infection control efforts.
• Volunta (DRK subsidiary)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunta, a subsidiary of the German Red Cross, coordinates Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (FSJ - Voluntary Social Year) placements. Waldhof partners with Volunta to offer FSJ positions for young people seeking practical experience in social work before university or career decisions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stiftung ICP München: Munich-based foundation operating residential and ambulatory disability services. Similar foundation-owned nonprofit structure with comparable service tiers.
• Evangelische Stiftung Alsterdorf: Hamburg-based foundation providing residential care, supported living, and day programs for people with disabilities. Closely comparable foundation-controlled nonprofit structure to Waldhof.
• Lebenshilfe Hessen: State-level chapter of Germany's largest disability advocacy and provider network. Operates residential, ambulatory, and day services for people with intellectual disabilities in Hessen under similar Eingliederungshilfe funding structures.
• Franz Sales Haus: Essen-based Catholic nonprofit operating residential facilities, workshops, and ambulatory services for people with intellectual disabilities under Eingliederungshilfe. Comparable size and service model.
• Rotenburger Werke: Diakonische foundation in Lower Saxony providing residential care, supported living, and vocational training for people with disabilities. Closely comparable service portfolio and funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Von Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel: One of Germany's largest diakonische providers, operating extensive residential and ambulatory disability services nationwide. Useful as a benchmark for scaled German Eingliederungshilfe operations.
• Caritas Hessen: Catholic welfare provider operating residential disability and elderly care facilities throughout Hessen. Comparable service mix with broader scale and additional service lines.
• Diakonie Hessen: Regional branch of Germany's Protestant welfare association providing disability services across Hessen. Larger, multi-site footprint with overlapping residential and ambulatory care offerings.

Others

• Der Paritätische Hessen: Welfare association of which Waldhof is a member, providing advocacy, quality standards, and lobbying for disability providers in Hessen. An enabling ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.
• LWV Hessen: Public trustee that funds and coordinates disability services across Hessen, serving approximately 64,000 people. Acts as both the primary payer and the regulatory counterparty for Waldhof's operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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