Expansion of nursing homes in Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, the vibrant city on the Rhine, is gearing up for a significant transformation in its care sector. The city has announced new construction projects on Pariser Street, Merowinger Street, and Werstener Street, with the focus on creating care facilities to cater to the growing demand.
Currently, Düsseldorf boasts 4,858 care places, run by both ecclesiastical and private providers. However, an analysis by the Social Report predicts that by 2025, the city will require an additional 1,000 care places due to demographic change, and a staggering 6,330 care places in total.
To address this challenge, Mayor Thomas Geisel has taken the initiative. He convened the first-ever Care Summit at the Düsseldorf Town Hall on July 15th, bringing together representatives from welfare associations, private providers, City Director Burkhard Hintzsche, and Planning Director Cornelia Zuschke.
The summit aimed to discuss potential solutions and joint projects to create additional care capacity. One of the first steps involves checking if ongoing construction projects can be optimized and potentially accelerated. Through ongoing renovation and new construction projects, the number of care places is expected to increase by around 550 places by 2025.
The construction of new care facilities on municipal land is an option, with many potential areas for construction projects identified. Private providers are encouraged to suggest improvements and wishes to the city administration regarding their construction projects. Henric Peeters, CEO of Caritas Düsseldorf, expressed enthusiasm about the city's focus on care, noting that the newly built care homes should offer attractive yet affordable facilities for Düsseldorf residents.
Innovative housing projects, such as multi-generation houses, are also being considered for the creation of attractive living spaces for the elderly and those in need of care. The city is exploring these options to ensure that the care facilities meet the needs of the modern population.
The discussion at the Care Summit was just the beginning. Another summit is scheduled to take place at the end of August to decide on further measures. City Director Burkhard Hintzsche emphasized the need to continue expanding care places to meet the increasing number of elderly people in Düsseldorf.
As the city moves forward with these ambitious plans, it's clear that Düsseldorf is committed to creating a care infrastructure that not only meets the needs of its residents but also sets a standard for other cities to follow.
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- To tackle the increasing demand for care facilities due to demographic changes, Mayor Thomas Geisel is advocating for the implementation of innovative solutions, including the construction of new care homes that offer affordable and attractive residences for the elderly, as part of his city's dedication to setting a standard for other cities in health-and-wellness and aging services.
- With the aging population in mind, the city administration is considering the development of multi-generation houses, which aim to create attractive living spaces for both the elderly and those in need of care, as part of a broader strategy to meet the needs of Düsseldorf's modern population in the realm of science and health-and-wellness.
