New nursing home in Simmern: future-oriented concepts presented!

New nursing home in Simmern: future-oriented concepts presented!

There will be new developments in the area of ​​geriatric care in the heart of Simmern. The well-known Theodor Fricke nursing home, which was built in 1975, is getting old and needs a replacement building for 83 places. The kreuznacher diakonie foundation, which has looked after the facility since 2016, has already acquired the adjacent property in order to secure the location for the future. This approach shows how important the central location and connection to the city center as well as being anchored in the community are. Near news reports that in an ideas workshop that took place in the Paul Schneider House at the beginning of October, various actors came together to develop new concepts.

However, the challenges should not be underestimated. Monika Kolling, the senior citizen's assistance division manager, points out the legal and economic framework that makes it difficult to finance new buildings. In particular, the insufficient refinancing due to the national maximum construction cost rate makes it difficult for the foundation to obtain the necessary funds. At the same time, the state is pursuing a new strategy that shifts the focus from traditional inpatient facilities to community centers and neighborhood concepts.

The need for nursing places is increasing

Demographic change and the increasing need for care mean that more and more care places are needed. This is supported by current data. A total of 1,227 care offerings will be under construction by the end of 2024, including 232 full-time nursing homes and 528 assisted living facilities, such as Care market summarizes. The need for new buildings is urgent and also offers an opportunity for innovative approaches to geriatric care.

The ideas developed in the workshop should result in an overall concept for a community center that includes different forms of care and community areas. The aim of the comprehensive care provision sought is to promote integration into the community. After the workshop, Monika Kolling is optimistic that the ideas will meet with broad support in the ministry. Another date to coordinate service offerings and funding opportunities is already being planned. A large meeting to develop the concept is planned for spring 2026.

The future of geriatric care in Simmern

Linking aged care to the community is becoming increasingly important. The planned development is intended to benefit not only the elderly, but also their relatives and the entire community. In times of increasing demands and changing conditions, it is crucial that such projects are planned sustainably and that economic viability is secured. The population in Simmern can look forward to exciting changes that will not only increase the quality of life of the older generation, but also strengthen social interaction.