A leaflet circulating on social media with the inscription “Call for help from the residents and relatives of the St. Elisabeth nursing home (sponsored by Caritas)” is causing a stir: residents and relatives of the St. Elisabeth nursing home in Weimar are appealing for help due to an extreme increase in the own contribution. From July 1, 2023, the residents' monthly contribution will be increased by €1,135 to €3,413.36 - a cost increase that is pushing many into financial isolation.

Fact check
| Claims | Fact check |
|---|---|
| A leaflet is circulating on social media with a cry for help from the St. Elisabeth nursing home in Weimar, which addresses an extreme increase in the personal contribution. | The leaflet actually exists. It was discovered by a passerby, photographed and shared on Facebook. |
| The residents' monthly contribution is to be increased by €1,135 to €3,413.36. | Caritas, the operator of the nursing home, confirms that the personal contribution will be increased. However, the final amount is still under discussion and will not be announced until the end of July. |
| Caritas plans to improve the working conditions of its employees by limiting working hours to 39 hours per week and introducing an inflation compensation bonus. | The Caritas spokesman confirmed that these measures are planned and are part of the reasons for increasing the personal contribution. |
| The increase in costs is necessary to cover the costs of care, accommodation, food and necessary renovations. | Caritas confirms that these cost increases are real and are among the reasons for increasing the personal contribution. |
| If residents cannot bear the increased costs, the social welfare office could step in and, under certain circumstances, relatives could also be obliged to pay. | This is actually the case. The personal contribution for care is, so to speak, a “partial insurance”, and if the personal contribution is too high, the social welfare office can step in. |
| Caritas is calling for a fundamental financing reform in care, including a cap on personal contributions. | Caritas confirms that it is calling for a fundamental financing reform in care and that a cap on personal contributions should be part of this reform. |
An explosive increase in costs and its reasons
The provider of the St. Elisabeth nursing home, Caritas, confirms the planned cost increase to “Thüringen24”. The reasons given include the rising costs of care, accommodation and food. In addition, better working conditions for employees should be created through an adjustment to the TVöD, the introduction of the 39-hour week and an inflation compensation bonus. Furthermore, the Care Strengthening Act will come into force from July, which will mean more staff and therefore increased costs, and renovations to buildings and facilities will be necessary.
“Tag24” also says: “A spokesman for the Caritas Association Diocese of Erfurt eV told TAG24 that the “mentioned number” refers to the application at the beginning of negotiations. Prices agreed in the future would be lower because a “negotiation process” is taking place. According to the information, all providers have an obligation to provide information about the start of negotiations. “The facility has complied with these information obligations,” it says. We are currently in “multiple” exchanges with residents and relatives.”
Effects and possible support in the event of insolvency
There is great concern among residents and their relatives. What happens if you cannot afford the increased contributions? Caritas points out the support options available from the social welfare office and explains that under certain conditions, relatives may also be obliged to pay.
Call for financing reform
Caritas appeals for the need for a fundamental financing reform in care. She calls for a cap on residents' own contributions in order to prevent future, extreme price increases. According to Caritas, the final, negotiated prices should be determined by the end of July.
Conclusion: The leaflet with the call for help really exists and does not represent manipulation. The residents and relatives of the St. Elisabeth nursing home in Weimar are facing financial challenges due to an extreme increase in their own contribution. Caritas confirms this development and points out the underlying cost increases in care, accommodation, food and personnel costs. In the event of insolvency, social welfare offices and, under certain circumstances, relatives can be called upon to provide support. At the same time, Caritas is calling for fundamental financing reform to avoid such situations in the future.
Source: Thüringen24 , Day24
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