Objectives

• Build a lightweight, fast web MVP (German language) that lets families search by postal code/city and filter by care level, room type and availability.
• Provide a simple registration/dashboard for nursing homes to add and manage available spots.
• Keep backend minimal: a compact database for homes and spots, and email notifications for enquiries.
• Deliver source code and deployment support for quick launch and future enhancements.

Core MVP Features Delivered

Public Frontend (Familien / Angehörige)

• Search page by postal code / city with distance-based results.
• Filters: care level, single/double room, immediately available / short-term availability.
• Results list + detailed facility page with availability, price band, address and contact form.
• Contact form that sends email notifications to the selected facility and the family.
• German language UI and mobile-responsive design optimized for phone browsers.

Nursing Home Dashboard

• Basic registration / login.
• Simple form to create, edit and delete available spot entries (room type, care level, price, availability, contact info, address).
• No heavy admin features — focused on quick listing and edits.

Backend

• Lightweight relational database for facilities and available spots.
• Email notification service for incoming contact requests.
• No external APIs or payment systems in Phase 1.

Why CnEL India was the right partner

• Speed without compromise: We specialize in rapid MVPs that are robust, maintainable and ready for iteration. PflegeFinder needed to validate demand quickly — we delivered a production-ready web MVP on a tight timeline.
• Clarity of scope: CnEL India excels at defining and shipping minimal, high-impact functionality. We translated the client’s priorities into a focused feature set that avoided scope creep and unnecessary complexity.
• User-first design: The UI is modern, simple and German-first — prioritizing accessibility and an optimised mobile-browser experience for families searching on the go.
• Developer handover & support: Full source code delivery, documentation and deployment assistance so the client retains control post-launch.
• Cost-effective engineering: Practical technical choices keep hosting and maintenance costs low while leaving the product ready for future integrations and scaling.
• Domain sensitivity: We treated data and contact flows with the privacy and professional tone expected when dealing with eldercare services.

Technical Approach & Stack

Approach: Lean architecture focused on reliability and ease of deployment. Clear separation between public frontend and nursing-home dashboard. Emphasis on accessibility, performance and simplicity for quick iterations.

Suggested Stack (MVP):

• Frontend: HTML5, modern responsive CSS (mobile-first), lightweight JS for interactivity.
• Backend: Minimal web framework (Node/Express or Python Flask) with REST endpoints for dashboard operations.
• Database: Small relational DB (Postgres / MySQL / SQLite depending on hosting preferences).
• Email: SMTP integration for contact form notifications.
• Deployment: Docker or standard Linux hosting with deployment scripts and a documented handover.

Process & Timeline

1. Discovery & Scope Alignment — Rapid workshop to finalise MVP features and German copy requirements.
2. Design — Simple wireframes + one visual theme for fast approval (modern, clean UI).
3. Implementation — Frontend, dashboard, backend, email notifications and testing.
4. Testing & Launch — QA, accessibility checks, and deployment support.
5. Handover — Full source code, deployment guide and 2 weeks of post-launch support for smooth transition.

Deliverables

• Production-ready web MVP (German language) with responsive public search and nursing-home dashboard.
• Complete source code repository with README, deployment scripts and documentation.
• Design assets and localized German copy for the frontend.
• Deployment support to get PflegeFinder live.

Client Testimonial

“CnEL India delivered exactly what we needed: a clear, fast and reliable MVP that allowed us to start connecting families with care homes within weeks. Their team understood the sensitivity of the subject, kept the interface simple and German-focused, and handed over clean code with excellent deployment support. Communication was prompt and professional — highly recommended for any organization needing a quick, affordable and trustworthy web MVP.”

Results & Next Steps

With the MVP launched, PflegeFinder is positioned to:

• Validate demand and collect user feedback from families and nursing homes.
• Iterate on matching logic, introduce richer facility profiles and reporting.
• Plan phased features such as advanced search, waiting lists, or integrations when validated by user needs.

CnEL India is prepared to support the next phases — whether that’s expanding search capabilities, adding multi-language support, or introducing secure APIs and integrations as the product matures.