# German nationwide nursing home quality rankings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-nationwide-nursing-home-quality-rankings
> Updated: 2026-08-18T14:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

Focus Gesundheit, in collaboration with the research institute FactField, released a nationwide ranking of inpatient nursing homes in Germany to increase transparency regarding care quality. The evaluation assessed over 11,000 facilities using self-reported questionnaires and public inspection reports from the Medical Service. Based on data from May 2026, approximately 3,600 facilities were identified as top-tier institutions.

The ranking utilizes a multi-metric system: a ‘Care Score’ (assessing nursing quality, equipment, and staff qualifications), a ‘Service Score’ (covering catering and leisure), and a ‘Reputation Score’ (incorporating Google reviews). Criteria also include infrastructure, medical cooperation, and specialized services like hospice, palliative care, and physiotherapy.

Regional results highlight several high-performing areas. In Dortmund, four homes achieved a top score of 4.9 out of five. In Oberhausen, seven facilities—including Haus Marienburg, Haus Gottesdank, Vincenzhaus, ASB Pflegezentrum, Haus Abendfrieden, Haus Bronkhorstfeld, and the ASB Pflegezentrum dementia group—received ‘very good’ ratings. In Marl, three nursing homes received the highest possible ‘Top’ rating.

In Castrop-Rauxel, four homes were recognized. Altenzentrum St. Lambertus and Haus am Ginsterweg both earned overall ratings of 4.9 out of 5, with St. Lambertus achieving a maximum care score of 5.0. Haus am Ginsterweg recorded a care score of 4.7, a service score of 4.6, and a reputation score of 4.7. The neio Seniorenzentrum Helena and the AWO-Seniorenzentrum Ickern also appeared on the list with total scores of 4.5.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Marl nursing homes receive top ratings in Focus-Gesundheit report

Three nursing homes in Marl, Germany, earned the highest ‘Top’ rating in Focus-Gesundheit’s inaugural recommendation list for care facilities.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marl-nursing-homes-receive-top-ratings-in-focus-gesundheit-report

### 2026-08-10: Focus-Gesundheit releases first nationwide nursing home rankings

Focus-Gesundheit has released its first nationwide nursing home ranking in Germany, highlighting top-rated facilities in cities like Dortmund and Oberhausen based on care quality and service.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/focus-gesundheit-releases-first-nationwide-nursing-home-rankings

### 2026-08-07: Four Castrop‑Rauxel nursing homes rank among Germany’s best

Focus Gesundheit’s list of top German nursing homes includes four facilities in Castrop‑Rauxel, with St. Lambertus and Haus am Ginsterweg scoring 4.9/5 and St. Lambertus achieving a perfect 5.0 care score.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/four-castroprauxel-nursing-homes-rank-among-germanys-best

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