Costs & funding
Understand pricing, plans, care level and financial funding.
What Does 24h Care Cost?The monthly price consists of the chosen model (Basic, Smart, or Plus) and one-time travel costs of approx.Basic, Smart, and PlusBasic (2,450 euros/month, as of 2026): Companionship, household, and basic personal care.Reduce Your CostsThere are several ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs.What Is a Care Level?A care level (1 to 5) shows how much daily support someone needs.Apply for a Care LevelYou apply at the Pflegekasse of the person who needs care.Use Pflegegeld in CAIROnce the care level is approved, the Pflegekasse pays Pflegegeld monthly.Apply for an UpgradeMany families have a care level that is actually too low because the application wasn't optimal or the situation has changed.Additional SupportBesides Pflegegeld, there are other benefits (as of 2026): the Entlastungsbetrag (131 euros/month) can be used for care services.