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Wilma nursing service in Neubrandenburg: Insolvency and 150 jobs at risk!
Neubrandenburg's nursing service Wilma files for bankruptcy. 150 jobs affected, restructuring concept in progress.
Wilma nursing service in Neubrandenburg: Insolvency and 150 jobs at risk!
There has once again been a worrying case in the North German care industry. The renowned Neubrandenburg nursing service Wilma filed for bankruptcy at the Neubrandenburg district court on September 3, 2025. This is reported by the Mercury. The measures aim to sustainably restructure the company and enable it to reorient itself. According to managing director Lisa Cziborra, patient care is the top priority despite the difficult situation.
With around 150 affected employees set to receive insolvency money, the situation is dire. Michael Busching from the Berlin law firm Ecovis Webservice is acting as the provisional insolvency administrator. He is optimistic and sees the challenges as problems of the past. A restructuring concept is currently being developed, which should form the basis for economic stabilization.
More and more closures and bankruptcies
But the Wilma nursing service is not alone. The situation in the care landscape is tense at all levels. Since the beginning of 2025, 1,264 care facilities, including both nursing homes and outpatient care services, have filed for bankruptcy or had to close. This is shown by an analysis of the care market.
In January, seven nursing homes and 19 outpatient services closed. Private providers, who account for 89% of the closures, are particularly affected. The figures show a worrying trend that has increased throughout the year. In June, for example, a further contingent of nursing homes and day care facilities were affected, which increased the uncertainty regarding care in many regions of Germany.
Causes of the crisis
The reasons for this negative development are complex. The shortage of skilled workers, exploding operating costs and bureaucratic hurdles are emerging as key factors. This is happening against the background of an increasing need for care - currently over 5.6 million people in Germany are dependent on care. A 150% increase in the last 25 years, while the number of nursing staff has only increased by 100%, is putting pressure on the industry, according to a study by the DGQ clarified.
A particularly worrying point is the rise in the cost of inpatient care. The patients' own contribution rose from 1,772 euros in 2018 to 2,576 euros in 2024 - an increase of 45%. All of this is happening against the backdrop of a promising but under-pressured long-term care insurance policy that is already facing major challenges.
The situation in which the Wilma nursing service finds itself reflects how much the entire industry is suffering. If solutions are not found soon, this could be fatal for numerous care facilities and their patients. How long can the healthcare sector afford to deal with such a dramatic shortage of skilled workers and rising costs? The next steps in the renovation of the Wilma nursing service will not only be important for the employees, but also for the patients being cared for.