Comprehensive provision of services

Living in a nursing facility

The provision of all necessary services in a good senior citizens’ and nursing facility can be a great relief for older people who find it too hard to manage their household independently – despite the help of relatives and mobile services. The support of professional medical and nursing staff is guaranteed, opportunities to make contacts and for leisure-time entertainment are offered, and you are relieved of the burden in your day-to-day life. You will find dedicated staff and good living conditions and accommodation in most nursing facilities, even though you have to give up your familiar home and your self-determined daily rhythm.

To make sure that a senior citizens’ and nursing facility meets your requirements and expectations, you should thoroughly check the offers in advance. Take the opportunity to “try out” facilities, e. g. by booking a short stay.

Following the transfer of responsibility for the law on residential institutions to the Federal Länder as part of the reform of the federal system, the Länder issued their own laws relating to this subject.

Contact the Ministry of Social Affairs of your Federal Land for information regarding the regulations and special features contained in the Land laws on the respective forms of housing.