Hospice Søholm

What Hospice Søholm does

Hospice Søholm is a Danish non-profit, self-governing institution (selvejende institution) that provides specialized multidisciplinary palliative care to patients with life-threatening illnesses. Founded on April 1, 1999, it was Denmark's first regional municipal hospice and operates under an operating agreement (driftsoverenskomst) with Region Midtjylland, making it part of the publicly funded Danish healthcare system. The hospice delivers care that addresses total pain—physical, psychological, social, and existential—through a team that includes physicians, nurses, a psychologist, physiotherapist, music therapist, chaplain, and dedicated kitchen and service staff, supplemented by specialized medical coverage from the Enhed for Lindrende Behandling (Palliative Care Unit) at Aarhus University Hospital.

The core service offering is inpatient palliative care delivered through 13 patient rooms with associated terraces (expanding to 15 rooms from January 2026), located on Bispevej 68 in Viby J near Aarhus and Brabrand Lake. Complementary services include therapeutic offerings (tactile stimulation, mindfulness), volunteer-led activities, patient meals prepared on-site, relative and bereavement support, educational offerings for healthcare professionals, and informational pamphlets covering clinical and practical topics. All inpatient care is provided free of charge to patients under the Danish Health Act. Patient access is by physician referral only—through GPs, hospital doctors, or the Specialized Palliative Care Unit—submitted electronically via Region Midtjylland's EPJ system, with prioritization based on complexity of palliative needs.

The revenue model is public healthcare funding via Region Midtjylland under the operating agreement, supplemented by donations collected through the affiliated Støtteforeningen for Hospice Søholm support association. There is no consumer-facing pricing or commercial sales motion; the institution does not pursue venture capital, private equity, or shareholder returns. Distribution is exclusively through healthcare professional referrals, and the organization maintains a minimal external presence via its website and a Facebook page. The headcount band in the source data is reported as 1–10, which likely reflects administrative or tracked personnel rather than the full clinical and volunteer workforce required to operate a 13–15 bed specialized palliative care facility.

Name

Hospice Søholm

Legal name

Hospice Søholm

Website

https://hospice-soeholm.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hospice Søholm is a Danish non-profit hospice in Viby J that provides free, specialized multidisciplinary palliative care to terminally ill patients under an operating agreement with Region Midtjylland, Denmark's first regional municipal hospice, operating 13 (expanding to 15) inpatient rooms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice Care

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Hospice / Hospice House (Facility-Based) (HLADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inpatient Hospice (General Inpatient Care) (HLADAHAB), Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC)

Keywords

• Palliative care services
• Hospice care
• End-of-life care
• Symptom management
• Specialized nursing

Headquarters

HQ city

Viby

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Healthcare Funding via Region Midtjylland: Hospice Søholm operates as a self-governing institution with an operating agreement (driftsoverenskomst) with Region Midtjylland. The hospice receives public funding to cover operational costs, and hospitalization is completely free for patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hospice Søholm provides specialized multidisciplinary palliative care to patients with life-threatening illnesses, focusing on symptom relief and 'total pain' management encompassing physical, psychological, social, and existential dimensions. The hospice operates 13 patient rooms (expanding to 15 from January 2026) near Aarhus and delivers inpatient hospice care free of charge under the Danish healthcare system, with admissions managed through physician referrals.

Product overview

Hospice Søholm operates as a single, unified palliative care facility providing specialized interdisciplinary services to terminally ill patients. The core offering is comprehensive palliative care delivered through 13-15 patient rooms with terraces, supported by therapeutic services (tactile stimulation, mindfulness), volunteer programs, and relatives support. Informational services include Navigator pamphlets, educational offerings for professionals and the public, and hospice tours. All inpatient care is provided free of charge to patients. The institution is self-governing with an operating agreement with Region Midtjylland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Palliative Care Services (Lindrende behandling) Specialized interdisciplinary palliative care provided to terminally ill patients with complex palliative care needs, including symptom relief, psychological support, and end-of-life care delivered by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, psychologist, physiotherapist, music therapist, and chaplain.
• Inpatient Hospice Stay (Patientstuer / Patient Rooms) Free inpatient hospice accommodation in patient rooms with associated terraces, provided to eligible patients referred by physicians under the Danish healthcare system's free hospice choice policy.
• Volunteer Services (Frivillige)

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Region MidtjyllandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperating agreement (driftsoverenskomst) holder. Region Midtjylland provides the primary public funding and regulatory oversight for hospice operations, making it the foundational partnership enabling Hospice Søholm's existence as a self-governing institution within the Danish healthcare system.
• Enhed for Lindrende Behandling ved Aarhus Universitetshospital (Aarhus University Hospital Palliative Care Unit)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides specialized physician coverage and medical expertise for Hospice Søholm. This partnership ensures that patients receive expert medical care from specialists in palliative treatment, supplementing the hospice's own multidisciplinary team.
• Støtteforeningen for Hospice Søholm (Support Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn affiliated support association that raises funds and donations for Hospice Søholm. All funds collected by the Support Association benefit patients and relatives. Donations through the association may be tax-deductible.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hospice Sønderjylland: A regional Danish hospice providing palliative care in the Sønderjylland area. Directly comparable as a regional hospice facility with similar Danish public healthcare funding model.
• Hospice Fyn: A regional Danish hospice on Funen providing specialized palliative care through an operating agreement with Region Syddanmark. Comparable as a regional Danish hospice with similar funding structure and patient profile.
• Sankt Lukas Hospice: A Danish hospice organization providing inpatient palliative care with similar philosophy and operating model. Comparable as a peer hospice facility serving complex palliative patients in Denmark.
• Hospice Djursland: A regional hospice also operating within Denmark's public healthcare system with similar operating agreements and multidisciplinary palliative care delivery. Directly comparable as a Danish regional hospice facility serving terminally ill patients.
• Hospice Sydvestjylland: A Danish hospice serving the southwestern Jutland region with multidisciplinary palliative care. Comparable as a regional hospice under Danish public healthcare operating agreements.
• Diakonissestiftelsens Hospice: A faith-affiliated hospice in Denmark providing specialized inpatient palliative care. Comparable in service model (inpatient hospice, multidisciplinary team) but operates under a different governance structure (diaconal foundation vs. regional operating agreement).

Broad incumbents

• St Christopher's Hospice: Founded the modern hospice movement under Dame Cicely Saunders (whose philosophy underpins Hospice Søholm's approach). Operates as a larger, more established UK-based hospice and palliative care provider with broader research and educational programs.

Regional players

• Enhed for Lindrende Behandling, Aarhus Universitetshospital: The specialized palliative care unit at Aarhus University Hospital that provides physician coverage to Hospice Søholm. Comparable as a regional palliative care provider, though hospital-based rather than freestanding hospice.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hospicesoeholm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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