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Goldmay | Benefits of care at home1The best place is whereeverything feels familiarGoldmay care at home helps older people remain in their own home – close to family, dailyroutines and the places that give them a sense of security. The family receives support while thesenior can continue living at their own pace.Own homeSecurityClose to familyFinancial benefitsHome remainshomeFamiliar surroundings can make everyday life easier, especially whenmobility is limited or memory problems are present. Care is adapted to theperson – not the other way round.Let us create a safe daily life at homeContact us: info@goldmay.de | Let us calmly discuss your family’s care needs.
Goldmay | Benefits of care at home201 | BENEFITS YOU CAN FEEL EVERY DAYSix reasons to choose care at homeA familiar and safe placeThe senior remains in their ownhome – surrounded by familiarfurniture, memories and everydaypoints of reference.Support focused on onepersonThe daily routine, meals andassistance can be tailored moreclosely to the senior’s actualneeds.Close to family andneighboursExisting relationships arepreserved. Relatives can visit thesenior without fixed visiting hours.Their own daily rhythmGetting up, meals, rest periods andwalks do not have to follow thetimetable of a large residentialfacility.A well-organised daily lifeHelp with meals, shopping,household tasks and daily planningcreates a reliable, predictableroutine.Greater peace of mind forthe familyRelatives are not alone inorganising daily support and canonce again focus on being adaughter, son or partner.
Goldmay | Benefits of care at home302 | MORE THAN HELP – ALSO COMPANIONSHIPA day shaped around the senior’s needsThe advantage of care at home lies in its flexibility. The scope of support always depends on theagreed arrangements, the senior’s condition, the carer’s qualifications and the rules ofcooperation.MORNINGA calm start to the dayHelp with everyday activities, preparing breakfast and reminders aboutthe daily plan.DURING THEDAYStay active and live at homeShopping, meals, walks, conversations, keeping the householdorganised and support in daily life.EVENINGEnd the day safelyEvening meal, preparing the surroundings and help with the eveningroutine.FOR THEFAMILYGreater predictabilityClear arrangements and a person present make it easier for relatives toplan work and their own commitments.Important andtransparentThe term ’24-hour care‘ does not mean that one person works around theclock without breaks. The carer is entitled to sleep, rest and free time. Ifconstant supervision is required, an appropriately planned team or additionalservices are necessary.Tell us about the senior’s daily lifeContact us: info@goldmay.de | Let us calmly discuss your family’s care needs.
Goldmay | Benefits of care at home403 | CARE AT HOME OR A CARE HOME?Two options – two different daily experiencesA care home may be the right solution when intensive professional nursing care is required aroundthe clock. However, if the senior can remain safely at home, care at home can offer the family adifferent quality of life.Care at home with GoldmayCare homeFamiliar surroundingsThe senior remains at home.A change of residenceMoving and settling into a new environment arenecessary.A more individual rhythmThe daily routine can be adapted to one person.The facility’s routineDaily life follows the organisation of the residentialunit.Relatives remain closeContact can continue naturally.Distance from familyVisits may require travel and planning.Fewer changing facesThe relationship can be more personal, even whencarers rotate.More staff and residentsContact with many people is part of everyday life inthe facility.Needs-based calculationCosts are determined after analysing the situation.Average personal contribution: €3,364Per month in the first year of residence –nationwide average as at 1 July 2026.The most importantquestionWhich solution best suits the senior’s needs and the family’s circumstances?Goldmay helps assess whether care at home is suitable and prepares anindividual offer.This comparison does not replace an individual assessment. Care-home costs vary by federal state and facility; the cost of care at home depends,among other things, on the level of support required, language skills, qualifications, living conditions and the chosen model.
Goldmay | Benefits of care at home504 | FINANCIAL BENEFITSThe actual personal contribution is whatmattersCare at home is not always the least expensive option, but it can be financially competitive –especially when the family makes proper use of available benefits and tax relief.€3,364Average monthly personal contribution of a care-home resident in thefirst year of residence in Germany, as at 1 July 2026.€347-990Monthly care allowance for care grades 2-5. It can be used as part ofthe budget for independently organised care at home.up to€4,000Possible annual tax reduction if the requirements of Section 35a EStGare met, with a proper invoice and cashless payment.Check the potential cost of care at homeEvery family has different needs. Use the Goldmay cost calculator for a preliminary estimate andto check whether this option may make financial sense for your family.CALCULATE CARE COSTSThe calculator result is for guidance only. The final price depends on the scope of support and the senior’s individualcircumstances.
Goldmay | Benefits of care at home605 | CLEAR RULES BUILD TRUSTWhat a home carer can provide – and when anoutpatient care service is neededEveryday supportPreparing meals, shopping, lighthousehold tasks, companionshipand help with organising the day.Help with basic activitiesThe scope depends on thecontract, the senior’s condition, thecarer’s qualifications andarrangements with the family.Companionship andactivityConversation, walks, sharedactivities and a reassuringpresence can reduce feelings ofloneliness.Medical proceduresInjections, specialist dressings andother medical services are carriedout by an approved outpatient careservice or qualified medical staff.Combined modelFor many families, the best solution is a home carer for daily supportcombined with a local outpatient care service that provides agreed nursing ormedical services.Let us find the right level of support togetherContact us: info@goldmay.de | Let us calmly discuss your family’s care needs.
Goldmay | Benefits of care at home706 | A SIMPLE PATH TO SUPPORTFrom the first conversation to suitable care athome1Discussing the care needsWe ask about the senior’s condition,daily routine, living situation and thefamily’s expectations.2The right carer profileWe identify the required experience,language skills and scope of dailysupport.3A transparent offerThe family receives information aboutthe model, costs and next steps.4Care beginsTogether, we coordinate the journeyand ongoing contact during the careassignment.The first step is a calm, free-of-obligation conversationContact us: info@goldmay.de | Let us calmly discuss your family’s care needs.REQUEST A FREECONSULTATIONDESCRIBE THE CARE NEEDS
Goldmay | Benefits of care at home807 | RECOMMENDED SUBPAGE STRUCTURECombine emotion, practical information andcontactThe proposed structure follows proven market practices. However, the wording, hierarchy andicon system were developed from the ground up for Goldmay.1Opening sectionA message about remaining at home, a short description and a clear contact area.2Six icon tilesThe key benefits are immediately visible without long blocks of text.3Comparison of two modelsA compact table covering home, daily rhythm, family, surroundings and costs.4Financial sectionCurrent average personal contribution in a care home, care allowance and possible tax relief –without artificially adding them together.5Scope and limits of careA transparent explanation of the roles of the home carer and the outpatient care service.6Four steps and a formA simple route that encourages prospective clients to contact Goldmay.SOURCESIndustry materials: German websites and information portals relating to care at home for older people.Residential care cost data: Association of Substitute Health Insurance Funds (vdek), as at 1 July 2026.Long-term care insurance benefits: German Federal Ministry of Health.Tax relief information: German Federal Ministry of Finance.Important noteThe amounts are provided for guidance. Individual costs and entitlementsdepend on the family’s circumstances, care grade, chosen model anddecisions made by the responsible institutions. Goldmay does not providelegal or tax advice.
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