Ignatius-Lötschert-GmbH
Heimverzeichnis: Promoting Quality of Life in Old Age
editThe Heimverzeichnis is a non-profit project operated by the Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Lebensqualität im Alter und bei Behinderung GmbH. It offers a comprehensive platform where around 13,000 senior facilities in Germany can present themselves. The goal of the Heimverzeichnis is to sustainably promote and improve the quality of life for people in stationary long-term care facilities.
Key Products and Services
edit- Information Platform: The Heimverzeichnis serves as a central source of information for consumers looking for a suitable senior facility. It enables the comparison of facilities based on various criteria such as equipment and services.
- Quality Audits: The platform conducts quality audits carried out by trained volunteer experts. These audits are based on the Charta der Rechte hilfe- und pflegebedürftiger Menschen and take into account "soft" factors such as dignity, self-determination and life satisfaction.
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the Heimverzeichnis is to improve the quality of life in senior facilities and promote consumer friendliness. It is committed to upholding the individual dignity and self-determination of residents and supports facilities in continuous quality improvement.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe Heimverzeichnis relies on financial support to provide its services free of charge. It promotes voluntary work and financial donations in order to implement its mission in the long term. By promoting dialogue between facilities and residents, it contributes to the sustainable improvement of the quality of life.
The Heimverzeichnis has established itself as an independent and neutral source of information that supports both older people and their relatives in the search for a suitable care facility. Through its work, it makes an important contribution to improving inpatient care in Germany.