Care in a nursing home
Care in a care facility provided by professional carers
If care at home is not possible, a nursing home is an alternative.
What are the eligibility criteria for nursing home benefits?
How much are the monthly benefits for residential care?
We contribute towards the costs of accommodation in a nursing home. Depending on the care level, the following maximum entitlement to benefits for care-related costs applies on a monthly basis.
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| Care level | Amount for residential care benefits |
|---|---|
| 1 | €131 |
| 2 | €805 |
| 3 | €1,319 |
| 4 | €1,855 |
| 5 | €2,096 |
In addition, we cover a supplement to your care-related personal contribution, including the training levy, which increases with the duration of full-time residential care.
| Duration of full-time residential care | Supplement to the care-related personal contribution |
|---|---|
| up to 12 months | 15 % |
| more than 12 months | 30 % |
| more than 24 months | 50 % |
| more than 36 months | 75 % |
This personal contribution is independent of your care level. This means that even if your care level increases, your costs remain the same.
Important to know: Only this care-related personal contribution is subsidised. You are responsible for the costs of accommodation and meals as well as any investment costs.
How to obtain nursing home benefits:
To qualify for the benefits, you must submit an
We will help you find a suitable nursing home. The BKK Pflegefinder is also available for assistance. There you can access specific information on nursing homes and compare the various options.
Using our checklist, you can compare several nursing homes and determine which one is right for you.
Full-time residential care in facilities for people with disabilities
People in need of care with care levels 2 to 5 are also entitled to long-term care insurance benefits in facilities where the focus is on participation in working life and community life, school education or the upbringing of people with disabilities. We cover 15 per cent of the nursing home fees agreed with the social welfare provider, up to a maximum of 278 euros per month.
Under certain conditions, you may also be entitled to a care allowance – for example, while staying at home, at weekends or during the holidays.
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