28.01.2026
Cureus and Amando lay foundation stone for a senior residence in Gladbeck-Brauck
- Review of the laying of the foundation stone on 27 January 2026
- Amando Seniorenresidenzen has now been confirmed as the operator
- 118 care places for full-time, short-term and respite care are being created, 19 of which are for solitary short-term care
- Restaurant with fresh cuisine, hairdresser, wellness & care bath, laundry, fireplace lounge with library and therapy room in the building
- Focus on sustainability – KfW Efficiency House standard targeted
- Completion by winter 2026/2027
- Cureus is a specialist in care properties
- Over 100 new, crisis-proof jobs will be created
Hamburg/Winsen (Aller)/Gladbeck-Brauck, 28 January 2026. Cureus, an integrated property company that specialises in developing and actively managing its own care home portfolio, laid the foundation stone yesterday for the senior residence in Gladbeck-Brauck together with the future operator Amando Seniorenresidenzen, a brand of Pflegemotive. The ceremony took place in the presence of Gladbeck's mayor, Bettina Weist. Representatives from the local government, the operator, the builder and neighbours were also in attendance. In addition to the actual ceremony with the ceremonial lowering of the time capsule, the approx. 40 participants were also presented with in-depth information about the new senior residence and given a first glimpse of the construction site. Refreshments were provided. Cureus is acting as the general contractor for this project. The new building is being constructed at Horster Straße 216 in 45968 Gladbeck (North Rhine-Westphalia).
‘Construction work on the modern senior residence has been underway on the site since last summer. Following the demolition of the town villa, the basement and floor slab have been completed, so we can now hold the official laying of the foundation stone at the appropriate location,’ explains Kathrin Ufken, project manager at Cureus, adding: ‘We wish everyone involved in the construction continued success and, after a total construction period of around one and a half years, we plan to hand over the project to our professional operating partner Amando at the turn of 2026/2027.’
Jacek Michalak, Managing Director of Amando Seniorenresidenzen, is also enthusiastic: "We are a young brand from the Pflegemotive group, but we have a lot of experience in our team. One of our first two residential locations is now being built in Gladbeck, and another location has been under construction in Oberhausen since last summer. We foresee a growing demand for care places at both locations and in their surrounding areas, and we are very pleased about these new residences. At our new locations, we are combining many years of experience with in-depth expertise to create high-quality living spaces for our future residents and attractive, modern workplaces for our future employees. While our in-house kitchen provides fresh, culinary variety every day, we focus on professional and individual care and support. The modern, high-quality facilities at the residence help our future residents find a new home. The modern equipment in the workplaces and the use of digital solutions support our future employees in their demanding work at our residences," Michalak continues.
Living and working at the Amando senior residence in Gladbeck-Brauck
Those interested in care places can already obtain information from Amando Seniorenresidenzen at www.amando-pflege.de and register their interest by calling 0234 51677240 or sending an email to kontakt@amando-pflege.de.
The new senior citizen residence in Gladbeck-Brauck will also create over 100 new, crisis-proof full-time and part-time jobs in the areas of care, administration, housekeeping and technical services. We will also create a team-oriented working atmosphere at this location for our qualified and committed employees, in which they can also develop personally. Interested applicants can now register by calling 0234 51677240 or sending an email to bewerbung@amando-pflege.de.
Modern senior residence designed with sustainability in mind – restaurant, hairdresser, wellness & care bath, laundry, fireplace lounge with library and therapy room in the building
On the approx. 3,390 square metre site at the intersection of Theodorstraße, Johannastraße and Horster Straße, an L-shaped building will be constructed, opening onto a green, park-like inner courtyard. The entire Gladbeck-Brauck senior residence complex has been designed to be barrier-free and to meet the high energy efficiency requirements of the KfW 55KNN standard. Heating will be provided in an environmentally friendly manner by a heat pump, and a solar system with 349 modules will generate additional green electricity on the extensively greened flat roof. The building's design will also be specially adapted to its surroundings: in particular, the linear cubature with a mixture of red and sandstone-coloured clinker bricks and plaster in several shades of grey will create an eye-catching feature.
The residence will have a gross floor area of approx.7,140 square metres in a partial basement and on four full floors. It will welcome residents and guests with a hotel-style lobby, a fireplace lounge and a library. A wellness and care bath, a hairdresser, therapy rooms and an in-house laundry complete the range of services. The sun terrace of the restaurant, which is also accessible to the neighbourhood, will create a pleasant connection to the park-like outdoor facilities.
Residents can expect 118 bright, spacious single rooms for inpatient care with en-suite bathrooms to the latest standards, which include a nurse call system as well as their own telephone, internet and TV connections. 111 rooms – equivalent to 95 per cent – will be wheelchair accessible. Residents will be able to furnish their rooms individually to create a feel-good atmosphere and a private retreat. The division into seven residential groups, each with its own lounge with kitchen and terrace or balcony, is intended to create a homely, family atmosphere.
Ideal location and high-quality construction
The senior residence is centrally located in Gladbeck's Brauck district and is surrounded by an established residential area. The Nattbach stream and the Natroper Feld nature reserve are within walking distance, and the Mottbruch sports park and Südpark are also nearby. Shopping facilities, doctors and social services are also located in the surrounding area. The centre of Gladbeck, with its cafés, church, cultural attractions and railway station, is just as easy to reach from the nearby bus stop as the surrounding towns and communities.
A park-like outdoor area is planned on the grounds of the senior residence. With circular paths, shaded rest areas and regional planting of deciduous and fruit trees, it will serve as a meeting place and invite visitors to exercise and linger outdoors. In addition, ten car parking spaces with infrastructure for e-mobility are to be created on the property, one of which will be accessible for disabled people, as well as 16 bicycle parking spaces. This will ensure excellent accessibility for visitors, residents and nursing staff.
The new residence has been designed and will be build in accordance with the Cureus standard for system care homes. This places great importance on uniform, high quality standards and is oriented, among other things, towards the requirements of the operators, focusing on the residents and care staff. In this way, the structural processes and all properties are optimised from the inside to the outside: This concerns, for example, the size and arrangement of rooms to optimize space and walkways. Cureus care homes are also designed and equipped for maximum utility: interior corridors benefit from as much daylight as possible, every room has floor-to-ceiling windows that provide attractive views of the surrounding area, and the modern bathrooms and window fronts always follow the same standardised system approach. Each complex’s architecture and facade incorporate individual touches and are constructed to the highest quality standards, integrating seamlessly into their surroundings. The Cureus system approach also prioritises sustainability, both in terms of a care home’s long-term economic viability and its impact on the environment. All Cureus care homes are, for example, constructed in accordance with the ‘Effizienhaus-40-Standard’, while the bulk procurement of floor coverings or elevator systems, for example, ensures cost synergies and long-term maintenance contracts covering several properties also reduce costs for care home operators. The constant review and optimisation of the Cureus system care home standard guarantees the construction of care homes that truly meet demand.
