Groundbreaking ceremony for modern senior center in Hürth!

Groundbreaking ceremony for modern senior center in Hürth!

On June 9, 2025, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new “Maria am Brunnen” senior center took place in Hürth-Alstädten-Burbach. With this modern project, Caritas Rhein-Erft would like to significantly improve the care of older people in the region. The spacious property area of ​​over 13,000 square meters will be home to the new center, which will have three floors and 80 fully inpatient care places.

The senior center is scheduled to go into operation at the beginning of 2028. It will replace the previous St. Ursula senior center on Friedrich-Ebert-Straße and is distinguished by an innovative living and care concept. This includes, among other things, six living groups, spacious lounge areas, a cafeteria with a terrace and a prayer room. In addition, therapy, care and lounge rooms will be integrated, supplemented by a care bathroom and a hairdressing area.

Modern equipment and ecological measures

What is particularly noteworthy is that all care places in the new center are wheelchair accessible and have their own bathroom. The outdoor area will feature multiple garden areas, including a sensory garden. Parking spaces are also provided for cars and bicycles, some of which will be equipped with electric charging stations.

The construction work requires investments of around 14.1 million euros. The shell construction work is scheduled to begin this year. The new building also meets the KfW energy efficiency standard 40, which includes numerous ecological measures. This includes the installation of an air-water heat pump, the construction of a photovoltaic system, extensive green roofs and the use of sustainable building materials in accordance with the guidelines of the GEG 2024.

Care and catering in focus

The “Maria am Brunnen” senior center follows a holistic care approach that includes activating care to maintain and promote one's own abilities and resources. The basis of the care concept is an image of humanity that takes body, mind and soul into account. In addition, special diets and diets are taken into account in order to meet the individual needs of the residents.

• Reichhaltiges Frühstücksbuffet
• Menüwahl zum Mittagstisch
• Gebäck oder Kuchen zum Nachmittagskaffee
• Abwechslungsreiches Abendessen
• Zwischenmahlzeiten rund um die Uhr

The rooms in the new center will be furnished and offer, among other things, radio and television connections as well as their own telephone connections. Some balconies or terraces will be available, and residents will be given the opportunity to bring their own furniture. The goal is to create a pleasant and personal living environment that gives seniors a feeling of home.

Overall, the groundbreaking ceremony for “Maria am Brunnen” shows Caritas Rhein-Erft’s commitment to providing contemporary and needs-based care for older people. Further details and information about the senior center are available on the Caritas Rhein-Erft website: Caritas Rhein-Erft and the current developments can be viewed via the Rhenish advertising papers be tracked.