Part of the topic: 👶 Family & children
Care home co-payment calculator
Enter the amounts from the care home contract. The calculator shows what you pay per month depending on how long you have lived in the home – and how the share falls over time.
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🔒 Runs entirely in your browser – nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
How to use it
- Copy the care-related co-payment (EEE), board/lodging and investment costs from the contract.
- Enter how many months you have already lived in the home.
- Read your monthly amount and the table for the later stages.
Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: § 43c German Social Code XI (surcharge 15/30/50/75 %), gesetze-im-internet.de, retrieved 27 Oct 2026. Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.
Frequently asked questions
Does the surcharge also reduce board and lodging?
No. It only applies to the care-related co-payment (EEE). Board, lodging and investment costs are paid in full.
When does the surcharge rise?
From 15 % in year one to 30 % after 12 months, 50 % after 24 months and 75 % after 36 months in full inpatient care.