Parental maintenance: When do children have to pay for the nursing home??
If life in your own house or apartment can no longer be easily managed in old age, moving to a nursing home is a sensible alternative for many older people. However, this is associated with considerable costs – even for homes in the lower price range.
The statutory long-term care insurance only offers partial insurance for those in need of long-term care. Residents pay for accommodation and meals themselves and must also pay for the care costs (see costs in the nursing home). According to a study by the PKV, people in need of care pay more than 1,750 euros per month on average for accommodation in a nursing home, often the costs are considerably higher (report: www.pkv.de).