No money for renovation: refugees should move into nursing home

Im Diakonie-Zentrum an der Sonnenallee in Berlin wurden bisher bis zu 120 alte Menschen betreut. Aufgrund des desolaten Zustands des Gebäudes, der nicht den modernen Standards für Pflegeeinrichtungen entspricht, entschied sich das Diakoniewerk Simeon dazu, den Standort aufzugeben. Die Bewohner wurden Ende 2022 informiert und müssen nun in andere Heime umziehen. Die Immobilie wurde von einer Immobiliengesellschaft gekauft, die sich mit dem Landesamt für Flüchtlingsangelegenheiten (LAF) einigen möchte. Geplant ist der Umbau des Gebäudes, um 300 Plätze für Flüchtlinge zu schaffen. Die Kosten für den Umbau in Höhe von 700.000 Euro sollen dabei von LAF und Vermieter geteilt werden. Das …
So far, up to 120 old people have been looked after in the Diakonie Center on Sonnenallee in Berlin. Due to the desolate state of the building, which does not correspond to the modern standard for care facilities, the Simeon Diakoniawerk decided to give up the location. The residents were informed at the end of 2022 and must now move to other homes. The property was bought by a real estate company that would like to agree with the State Office for Refugee Affairs (LAF). The renovation of the building is planned to create 300 places for refugees. The costs of the renovation of 700,000 euros are to be shared by the LAF and landlord. The … (Symbolbild/MB)

No money for renovation: refugees should move into nursing home

In the Diakonie Center on Sonnenallee in Berlin, up to 120 old people have been looked after so far. Due to the desolate state of the building, which does not correspond to the modern standard for care facilities, the Simeon Diakoniawerk decided to give up the location. The residents were informed at the end of 2022 and must now move to other homes.

The property was bought by a real estate company that would like to agree with the State Office for Refugee Matters (LAF). The renovation of the building is planned to create 300 places for refugees. The costs of the renovation of 700,000 euros are to be shared by the LAF and landlord. The LAF urgently is looking for new accommodations, since 7,474 Ukrainians and 6,559 asylum seekers from other countries have come to Berlin alone.

Similar events were also available on Müllerstrasse in the Wedding district, where the Johannstift-Diakonie terminated a total of 110 residents. Since March, the facility has been occupied by the refugee office with 294 seats.

Due to the large shortage of space, the Bausenat must draw the option for extended rental modular accommodations for refugees (MUF). Specifically, it is about the houses Fritz-Wildung-Str. 20 a, 20 b in Wilmersdorf, Salvador-Allende-Straße 89–91 in Köpenick, Lindenberger Weg 25–25f in Pankow, Brabanter Straße 11, 12 in Wilmersdorf and Töpchiner Weg 44 in Lichtenrade.

The Situation clearly shows that there is an urgent need for accommodations for those in need of care and refugees in Berlin. The city is therefore looking for other quarters to meet this needs.