Overview

• In 2023, Berlin saw a 6.2% increase in care home residents needing financial aid, totaling 12,175 individuals.
• Brandenburg experienced a 17.7% rise in care home residents requiring aid, with 8,720 people affected.
• The average pension in Brandenburg is €1,418, while care costs average €2,260, creating a substantial financial shortfall.
• Factors contributing to rising care costs include increased energy and food prices, as well as higher wages for care workers.
• Calls for reform in the pension and care insurance systems have intensified, with critics highlighting the burden on lower-income retirees.