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Improvement of the Living Environment (Maintenance)

Subsidy from the long-term care insurance fund for barrier-free renovations in the homes of individuals requiring long-term care.

Wo wohnen Sie?

Damit wir Improvement of the Living Environment (Maintenance) mit dem zuständigen Pflegekasse in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

Oder Großstadt wählen:

Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Improvement of the Living Environment (Maintenance).

Processing: approx. 3 weeksSuccess rate: 80.0 %
Last reviewed: August 03, 2026Verified sources:BMG – Pflege

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Care Level Determination · Cost estimate

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    In person or by post at the office

  4. 4

    Costs

    4.180 € pro Maßnahme; leben mehrere Pflegebedürftige im Haushalt, e

Find the responsible authority

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Plan an action

    For example, a stairlift, an accessible shower, or widening a doorway.

  2. 2

    Submit a request with a cost estimate

    With the long-term care insurance provider before the program begins.

  3. 3

    Receive a grant

    Up to €4,180 per measure (2024); the amount increases proportionally if there are multiple individuals requiring care in the household.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Individuals in need of care who have been assigned an official care level, for whom home care is made easier or possible through home modifications.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks

Success rate

approx. 80.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Renovation work began even before approval was granted
  • Cost estimate submitted instead of an invoice

Common reasons for rejection

  • The measure is not intended to make caregiving easier
  • No cost estimate provided

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

Questions & Answers

What is the maximum amount of the grant?

Up to €4,180 per measure; if there are multiple individuals requiring care in the household, the maximum amount increases proportionally.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
BMG – Pflege
Data quality
100 %

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