Seniors often have many questions about how to finance a stay in the nursing unit of a residential and care centre. We have provided an overview of the general costs here. We will also be happy to offer you an individual consultation.
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Nursing care to suit every budget
Care costs
Nursing costs are based on the care needs of the guest, which are measured in nursing categories (0-12). However, depending on the canton, guests only pay a maximum of 22-23 Swiss francs per day (deductible) towards the cost of care. The remaining costs are covered by health insurance and public funds.
Support costs
Support includes conversations, activities, excursions and day-to-day life. These services are not factored into the care costs. Even people with low care needs still require various forms of support. These services are not included in the care costs and are paid for by the guests themselves.
Hospitality costs
Additional hospitality costs are incurred during the stay, such as for accommodation, full board, laundry service etc. These costs are borne by the guests themselves.
How do I apply for supplementary benefits?
You can submit your application for compensation to your municipality of residence. As the process can take up to 3 months, we recommend submitting the application for supplementary benefits to the municipality in advance. The municipality will then also decide whether to grant the application for supplementary benefits.
Change of canton
Please also note that a change of canton is not always possible as some of the care costs are borne by the guest's municipality of residence. Many families assume that parents can move to a nursing home in their canton of residence. Contact the current and future municipality of residence in this case.
Further supports
In addition to supplementary benefits, guests can also apply for the ‘helplessness allowance’. This is intended for people who depend on the help of others to dress, get up, eat or care for themselves. The level of compensation does not depend on income, but rather on the degree of helplessness (mild, moderate or severe).