When someone requires domiciliary or residential care, their family receives financial support towards it; the amount depends on which of the five levels of nursing care (Pflegegrad) the person is found to need. In certain cases, there may be additional benefits.

MDK provides further information about assessment of care needs and allocation to one of the five categories.

The Federal Ministry of Health offers an online care guide providing general information about types of care.

The consumer advice center offers online advice as to how you can best prepare to be assessed by MDK.

You can obtain personal advice about the available forms of care from the local care support centers.

The “Employment & social affairs” section lists additional sources of advice on benefits.

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