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End of an era: Paulinenklinik Bad Bentheim will be closed!
The Paulinen Hospital in Bad Bentheim will close by 2026 due to lack of profitability; 55 employees are affected.
End of an era: Paulinenklinik Bad Bentheim will be closed!
Shock for the Bad Bentheim region: The Paulinen Hospital has to close its doors. On Wednesday, September 8, 2025, the decision, which came unexpectedly for many, was announced by the Mathias Foundation. Final operations are expected to cease at the end of March 2026, with early closure possible as early as December 31, 2025. The reason for the closure is economic difficulties, which have been increasingly noticeable for some time.
With a dramatic decline in operational allocations and high running costs, the hospital, which has been part of the Mathias Foundation since 2009, is forced to take this step. The aging building requires investments of over 10 million euros, a sum that simply cannot be financed. The need to meet regulatory requirements, including the employment of a general surgeon and 24/7 emergency radiology care, further complicates the situation. The Paulinen Hospital does not meet the requirements of the state of Lower Saxony, especially since there is no emergency care with an intensive care unit, which accelerated the closure. ndr.de reports that ...
Affected employees and patient care
The closure of the Paulinen Hospital also has a direct impact on the employees. A total of 55 employees of the company, as well as 32 full-time employees of Mathias-Service-Gesellschaft mbH, will receive alternative job offers within the Mathias Foundation. Nevertheless, the workforce is stunned by the short notice and the associated uncertainty.
As far as patient care is concerned, there will continue to be plans for upcoming surgeries until closure. The patients, who often come from North Rhine-Westphalia - around 50 percent of the cases - will be accommodated in the Rheine Clinic after the closure. This shows the close connection between the two regions, which is further strengthened by the closure. noz.de reports that ...
Looking at hospital financing
How federal policy responds to the challenges in the hospital landscape is becoming increasingly important. The financing situation has worsened in recent years, especially since the introduction of the DRG system, which influences the profitability of hospitals. Since 2020, the costs of nursing staff have no longer been reimbursed through flat rates per case, which in many cases leads to a considerable burden on the facilities. bundesgesundheitsministerium.de shows that...
The closure of the Paulinen Hospital is another example of the challenges that many clinics face. Beyond the mere closure, it is hoped that a medical center will be built on the hospital grounds in order to continue to ensure medical care in the region. The development is being followed with excitement as the Mathias Foundation focuses on meeting the future health needs of the population.