Sector information: nursing home

Nursing homes, also known as care homes, provide long-term care and support to people who can no longer live independently due to health problems, old age or other reasons. Here are different types of nursing homes:

• General nursing home: Provides general long-term care and support to seniors with various care needs.
• Psychogeriatric Nursing Home: Specializing in the care of the elderly with dementia or other cognitive impairments.
• Somatic nursing home: Focuses on caring for the elderly with physical health problems, with no specific emphasis on cognitive impairment.
• Rehabilitation Nursing Home: Provides intensive rehabilitation care and treatments for people recovering from surgical procedures, serious illnesses or injuries.
• Small-scale living: Provides care in small-scale, home-like living groups for seniors with dementia. This model promotes a personal and home-like atmosphere.
• Hospice: Provides palliative care to people in the last phase of life, often focusing on pain management and comfort.
• Nursing home for young people with non-congenital brain injury (NAH): Specifically focused on caring for younger adults who have sustained non-congenital brain injuries, such as after a stroke or accident.
• Care hotel: Combines elements of a hospital and a hotel, providing temporary care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness.
• Multicultural nursing home: Focuses on providing care tailored to specific cultural needs and backgrounds.
• Nursing home with special care facilities: Provides specialized care for specific conditions such as Huntington's disease, ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), or palliative care.
• Home Care Villa: Offers small-scale living arrangements for seniors who need care but want to stay in a home-like environment.
• Nursing home with geriatric rehabilitation care (GRZ): Combines long-term care with intensive rehabilitation for the elderly.
• Care residence for the elderly: Provides luxury and private living spaces with quality care and service amenities for seniors.
• Residential care home: A combination of independent living and care, where residents have access to care services based on their needs.

What to look out for when buying a nursing home

There are several important considerations when buying a nursing home. Here are some points to look out for:

• Quality of care and care programs: Examine the quality of care the nursing home provides, including assessments from inspections, client satisfaction surveys and quality indicators. Understand ongoing care programs and practices.
• Staffing and expertise: Assess the existing workforce, including nurses, caregivers and other support staff. Look at staff qualifications, experience and motivation.
• Property and facilities: Inspect the physical condition of the nursing home and the quality of its facilities. Ensure accommodations meet regulatory requirements and fit the needs of residents.
• Reputation and relationship with community: Examine the nursing home's reputation within the community and relationships with local healthcare partners. A good reputation and positive relationships can be important for the continuation of high-quality care.