Pflegestärkungsgesetz
The Pflegestärkungsgesetz (Care Strengthening Act) is a series of legislative reforms in Germany aimed at improving the care system for elderly and disabled individuals. Introduced in stages between 2015 and 2017, the law was designed to address growing challenges in long-term care, including an aging population and rising demand for support services.
The first stage, enacted in 2015, introduced a new assessment system for care needs, replacing the previous
The second stage, implemented in 2016, focused on strengthening home care and community-based support. It introduced
The third stage, passed in 2017, further enhanced the care system by increasing financial resources for nursing
The Pflegestärkungsgesetz aimed to ensure better quality of care, greater financial security for care recipients, and