Cureus, a portfolio holder specializing in inpatient care properties, which is building new for its own portfolio and actively manages it, today laid the foundation stone for the Korbach residential carrées together with the future operator compassio. The ceremony took place in the presence of Mayor Stefan Kieweg and the First District Councillor and Head of the Building Department of the Waldeck-Frankenberg district, Karl-Friedrich Frese. Representatives of those involved in the construction, from the administration as well as from the operator and the client as well as neighbours were also on site. In addition to the actual ceremony with the ceremonial sinking of the time capsule, which was filled with a daily newspaper, coins and construction documents, among other things, the approximately 30 participants were also presented with in-depth information about the newly emerging retirement home and first insights into the construction site. The physical well-being was well taken care of. Cureus itself is acting as the general contractor for the construction of this project. The new building is being built at Poststrasse 1 and 3 in 34497 Korbach (Hesse).
Uwe Poganiatz-Heine, project manager of the client Cureus, on the project: “In 2025, we were able to start with the elaborate clearing of the area and the dismantling of the old buildings on the former post office site. The subsequent earthworks and drainage work progressed quickly according to plan. And the shell contractor was able to start at the end of May in a carefree construction pit. Now we are laying the foundation stone according to old tradition in the course of the foundation work. At the same time, work on the building for barrier-free living will also begin, so that the entire Wohncarrée will take shape step by step from now on. And we are optimistic that we will be able to hand over both buildings to our operating partner compassio, which has been recruited for this location, as planned at the end of 2027. We wish all those involved in the construction continued success.”
Johannes Knake, Managing Director of the operator compassio, is also enthusiastic: “We see an increasing demand for care places in Korbach and the surrounding area in the future and are very pleased about this newly emerging location, which we will also give a suitable new name with reference to the region. Due to our extensive experience in the operation of nursing and residential facilities for the elderly, we can already promise our future residents high-quality care and the future nursing staff at this location modern workplaces and an appreciative working atmosphere. In the Wohncarrée Korbach we will offer full inpatient care places, short-term care places and also assisted living. In all of this, we attach great importance to individual social and therapeutic care in our facilities,” Knake continues.
Living and working in Wohncarrée Korbach
Around 100 new, crisis-proof and modern full- and part-time jobs will be created at this location in the areas of care, administration, building services and services. Applications will be possible from autumn 2026 for interested employees. Information is available from the compassio headquarters on 0731 40969-0 or info@compassio.de.
Anyone interested in one of the care places or assisted living can find out more and register with compassio from the turn of the year 2026/27.
Modern care with an extensive range of services in the retirement home
The compassio senior citizens’ residence in the Korbach residential sector is being built on the eastern half of the approx. 6,500 square metre site in an established location in the centre of Korbach and is to comprise approx. 6,430 square metres of gross floor area. The U-shaped building opens to the south to a green inner courtyard and has a partial basement. The sustainably planned property is being built as an energy-optimised KfW-KNN Efficiency House-55. A photovoltaic system on the roof and a heat pump for heating and hot water support the operation of the building in an ecologically sensible way. The flat roofs will be covered with rubbish and partly greened.
The barrier-free senior citizens’ residence extends over two full floors and a staggered floor. For the future residents, 119 modern care places will be available in generously designed single rooms with their own bathroom. 39 of the rooms are wheelchair accessible, some rooms are more spacious as comfort rooms. In addition to the nurse call, each room has its own telephone, television and internet connection. It is possible to furnish the rooms yourself to preserve privacy and as a private retreat. For a familiar, social togetherness, the rooms are divided into six independently organized residential groups with an associated kitchen-living room and lounge area as well as a balcony.
On the ground floor of the retirement home, a hotel-like reception with an inviting foyer, a residents’ restaurant with kitchen and sun terrace, a fireplace room with library and a hairdresser are under construction. A modern care bathroom and therapy rooms round off the range of services for the residents.
Barrier-free living in the second construction phase
In the west of the property, 31 modern and barrier-free assisted living apartments will be built in a separate building, four of which are suitable for wheelchair users. An L-shaped building with two full storeys and a staggered storey is planned. Here, too, the flat roofs will be greened.
The 2-room apartments with sizes between 43 and 67 square meters are spread over the gross floor area of approx. 2,380 square meters. Each apartment has a living room with kitchenette, a bedroom, a shower room, storage room and hallway as well as a terrace or balcony. The floors are connected by an elevator, and a storage room for mobility aids is available on the ground floor. The rental conditions as well as included services and corresponding fees will be announced at a later date.
Optimal location and accessibility
Located adjacent to the green corridor around the city centre and the old wall of Korbach, the location is central. In just a few minutes’ walk you can reach the lively centre of the Hanseatic city with local supply, social and cultural facilities as well as churches and doctors. The connection to public transport is also ensured, which ensures optimal accessibility for residents, visitors and employees.
The friendly outdoor facilities also invite all residents of the Korbach residential carrée to exercise and meet outdoors and harmoniously connect the two buildings on the site. In addition, a total of around 31 car parking spaces with pre-equipment for electromobility, five of which are handicapped accessible, as well as around 20 bicycle parking spaces are available here.
Well thought-out standard ensures individuality and the highest construction quality
The Korbach residential carrée is being built in accordance with the Cureus standard of the system care property. This relies on uniform, high quality standards and is oriented, among other things, to the needs of the operators with a focus on residents and nursing staff. For example, the construction processes and all objects are optimized from the inside out: This applies, for example, to the size and arrangement of rooms to optimize areas and walkways. The on-site equipment is also well thought-out from a utility point of view: corridors always receive daylight, each room has floor-to-ceiling windows and the modern bathrooms and window arrangements always follow the same standardised system approach. In the architecture and façade design, however, great importance is attached to individuality and the highest quality in order to fit optimally into the respective project environment. Sustainable aspects also play an important role both in terms of the long-term profitability of a nursing home and its impact on the environment. For example, the KfW standard is being sought for all properties. The bundled procurement, including floor coverings or elevator systems, also ensures cost synergies. Long-term maintenance contracts covering several properties also reduce the costs of the future operator. By constantly reviewing and optimizing this system approach, the creation of needs-based properties can be guaranteed.
