People under 65 in need of care in a retirement or nursing home

  • Performance specification

    "Round-the-clock" care for people who are in need of care and constantly require comprehensive nursing care and support and, if necessary, supervision, which cannot be guaranteed in a flat even with professional support.

    Note:
    The local social welfare office is responsible for people who have reached the age of 65

  • Which documents are required?

    A fully completed social assistance application must be submitted. After receipt of the application, further individually required documents will be requested.

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    The benefit can be approved at the earliest when the LWV Hessen or a social welfare office becomes aware of the need.

  • Legal basis

    Assistance for care according to §§ 61- 66 SGB XII

  • What else should I know?

    For people under the age of 60, suitable alternatives are available in residential care homes and residential homes for people with significant disabilities if care in the home with professional support is not possible.

    Care insurance benefits should be prioritised.
     

  • Comments

    You can find a lot of further information on the topic page of the LWV Hessen on "Participation and care in residential care homes".

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Who do I need to contact?

Landeswohlfahrtsverband Hessen, Department for People with Physical or Sensory Disabilities
 

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