Altersheim / Pflegeheim placement coordination

Overview

Use this when a pensioner needs placement in a care home (Altersheim/Pflegeheim). Pflegekasse covers part of costs; Sozialamt may fund the gap—waitlists are often long.

Timing to be aware of

When triggered

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

• Pflegegrad assessment
• income/asset documentation
• ID

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• How do I sponsor a relative's visa to visit me in Germany?
• How do I apply for Kindergeld and who is eligible?

Related events

• Witwen-/Witwerrente application (survivor pension)
  High
  When triggered
• Waisenrente application (orphan pension)
  High
  When triggered
• Notify Riester provider of personal status changes
  Medium
  On family status change
• Rentenversicherungsnummer (pension ID) registration
  Critical
  When triggered
• Regelaltersrente application (standard retirement pension)
  Critical
  Deadline applies