Care in alternative forms of living

If life at home becomes too difficult or you feel lonely, moving to a new form of housing can be a good alternative. A good choice for anyone who wants to live independently but not alone in old age are, for example, retirement homes, assisted living, shared apartments and houses or intergenerational living.

Below you will find brief descriptions of some of the options for care in alternative forms of living. You can search for the individual terms by using theInformation service of the Ministry of Social Affairs use. For example, enter the term "assisted living" in the search field. The corresponding results will then be listed. You also have the option of filtering: for example, to find offers in your area, select your federal state. Click on the following link and start the search:

Information service of the Ministry of Social Affairs

Alternative forms of housing

Sheltered housing for senior citizens
This is an apartment as part of a funded tenancy. It is barrier-free and equipped with an emergency call system. Support and care are provided by mobile services.
Assisted living for senior citizens
This is a barrier-free apartment as part of a funded tenancy. Additional services such as room and laundry cleaning and catering are available, as well as social and cultural activities. The apartment is also equipped with an emergency telephone. There is also a service point in the building. Support and care are provided by mobile services.
If you need a barrier-free apartment so that you can live independently, a retirement apartment is the right choice for you. In a retirement home, the rooms are furnished in such a way that there are no obstacles such as narrow doors or stairs. The offers and services in this area vary greatly.
If you no longer want to or can no longer live alone, a shared apartment for senior citizens may be the right option for you. You will receive support when moving in and out, assistance with applications and contact with doctors or if you need care.

Information on the range of shared apartments for senior citizens in Vienna can be found at the following link, for example:

Senior citizens' residential communities of the Samariterbund Vienna

Senior living communities with mobile care - Hilfswerk Wien

Senior citizens' shared accommodation - Vienna Social Fund

You will also find further offers in your Federal state:

Last update: July 25, 2025

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