Overview
- Operator DRK Trägergesellschaft Südwest filed for court-opening of insolvency proceedings in self-administration, citing legacy burdens and unforeseen events.
- The restructuring is intended to conclude via a court-approved insolvency plan by the end of the second quarter of 2026, with the general representative targeting early summer.
- About 800 employees are affected, no dismissals are planned, and regular payroll is expected to resume in February 2026 after the insolvency pay period.
- The Saarlouis hospital and a guesthouse in Lebach will be retained, while care facilities in Dillingen and Hülzweiler are slated to close by January 31, 2026.
- Saarland health minister Magnus Jung described the filing as a potential opportunity for the site, and works council chair Harald Jakobs voiced cautious support for the process.