Bree – The Gerkenberg Welfare Campus and Covida plan to acquire the bankrupt Triamant Bree site, which includes 148 apartments and a recovery centre, aiming for reopening by 2027, reports 24brussels.
VRT News reports that the Gerkenberg Welfare Campus, in collaboration with Covida, has proposed to take over the former Triamant site in Bree, located in Belgium’s Limburg province. The property features 148 assisted living apartments and a recovery centre, with a particular interest in the renovated monastery, rectory, and church on the premises.
“This is the first step in a longer procedure, in which the final authorisation for the sale naturally lies with the court, which must take all aspects into account,”
according to a press release from both organisations outlining their plans.
Future Plans for the Triamant Site in Bree
Officials emphasized that this initiative addresses the increasing demand for elderly care in Bree and surrounding areas. Following the acquisition of the former Triamant site, Covida intends to continue operating the 60 assisted living apartments and the recovery centre.
The organization also plans to further develop the site, incorporating permanent housing and short-term accommodation for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Officials noted that the quality of the existing infrastructure and the completed constructions would facilitate time-efficient and cost-effective progress.
“The site offers significant advantages in both financial and infrastructure terms,”
officials asserted.
They also highlighted the financial benefits associated with the property due to its mostly finished buildings. Construction and refurbishment can begin rapidly, leading to efficient completion. If plans are executed as intended, the site could become fully operational by early 2027, enabling Covida to enhance its care services in the Bree region.
“We are healthcare providers first and foremost, not developers,”
both organizations reiterated.
“Thanks to this opportunity, we can focus more quickly on what really matters: providing care and support.”
Belgium has witnessed similar circumstances, where elderly care facilities have encountered financial difficulties and bankruptcy. In April 2025, the Granvelle Rest Home in Ganshoren collapsed due to inadequate subsidies and safety issues, leading to the urgent relocation of approximately 40 residents to other care facilities.
In November 2024, the Emeis group, previously known as Orpea, announced plans to cut 150 jobs within its Belgian care homes and close two assisted living locations in Flanders. Trade unions cautioned that such changes could adversely impact the quality of care for residents.
