What Does Care Cost?
Transparent information about care costs and insurance benefits 2025
Pflegecheck is Free
Our service is and remains completely free for families.
Care Insurance Benefits 2025
Official amounts from the Federal Ministry of Health
| Benefit | CG 1 | CG 2 | CG 3 | CG 4 | CG 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Care Allowance monthly | - | €347 | €599 | €800 | €990 |
Care Services monthly | - | €796 | €1,497 | €1,859 | €2,299 |
Relief Allowance monthly | €131 | €131 | €131 | €131 | €131 |
Respite Care yearly, combined | - | €3,539 | €3,539 | €3,539 | €3,539 |
Day/Night Care monthly, additional | - | €724 | €1,363 | €1,693 | €2,095 |
Average Care Costs
Reference values in Germany (varies by region)
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FAQ
Who pays for care costs?
Care insurance covers part of the costs, depending on the care grade. The rest is your contribution that you or your family pay.
What is the difference between care allowance and care services?
You receive care allowance when family members provide care. Care services are paid directly to professional care providers. A combination is possible.
What is the relief allowance?
The relief allowance of 131 euros per month is available to all care recipients from care grade 1. It can be used for daily assistance, supervision, or household help.
What does Pflegecheck cost?
Pflegecheck is completely free for families and care recipients. We are funded by providers, not by those seeking care.