

Diakonissen-Stiftungs-Krankenhaus Speyer
Evangelische Diakonissenanstalt Speyer-Mannheim-Bad Dürkheim
The Evangelische Diakonissenanstalt is a significant social-diaconal company based in Speyer, which has been providing assistance in the Palatinate and Saarland since 1859 out of Christian conviction. As the sponsor of hospitals, senior citizen facilities, services for people with disabilities, child and youth welfare, as well as hospice and palliative care, the company unites 35 facilities and services at 15 locations under its umbrella[1][2][5]. With around 5,000 employees and 500 volunteers, it is one of the largest employers in the social sector of the region[2][4].
The central facilities include the Diakonissen-Stiftungs-Krankenhaus Speyer (484 beds) and the Evangelische Krankenhaus Bad Dürkheim, complemented by a Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum Rhein-Haardt[2][3]. In addition, the portfolio includes Ausbildungsstätten for nursing professions, educators and other social professionals, which contribute to securing young talent in the healthcare sector[4][5].
The mission of Diakonissen Speyer is derived from its Christian-diaconal mission: They support people in vulnerable phases of life - from obstetrics to long-term care to end-of-life care - and combine medical expertise with spiritual support[1][5]. Their actions are based on the values of charity, inclusion and social responsibility, with a particular focus on networking stationary, outpatient and preventive services[1][2].
Current key figures prove the economic viability of the model: With a turnover of 289 Mio. Euro (2023) and 1,499 care places in 13 nursing homes, the company ensures comprehensive care[5]. Future projects include the expansion of assisted living and the further development of palliative care concepts[5]. As a corporation under public law, the institution does not pursue profit maximization, but systematically reinvests surpluses in quality improvements and needs-based service structures[1][5].
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Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.diakonissen.de/ueber-uns/unternehmensfuehrung/
- 2 - https://www.ihk.de/pfalz/innovation-umwelt-und-existenzgruendung/zahlen-und-fakten/pfaelzische-wirtschaft/profile-und-logos/dikononissen-speyer-6002128
- 3 - https://www.diakonissen.de/ueber-uns/
- 4 - https://www.cpls.de/diakonissen-speyer-mannheim/
- 5 - https://www.pflegemarkt.com/sozialunternehmen/diakonissen-speyer-mannheim/