When the need for nursing and care at home can no longer be met by mobile services, moving to a nursing care home is often a necessary and appropriate decision.
You can find more information about nursing care homes at the following link:
Nursing and care facilities
Depending on your needs, you can receive nursing or care in a facility. Care in a nursing care home is usually only considered when long-term care is required.
A nursing care home can also be a temporary solution for short-term or holiday care to relieve the burden on family caregivers, or for transitional care after a hospital stay.
For all those in need of care who can cope with the necessary assistance in their own homes, there are facilities that offer day care. Day centers not only provide care and therapy, but also promote social interaction among seniors through discussion groups and various leisure activities. Below you will find descriptions of the different types of care and support options available.
Types of nursing and care facilities
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If you live at home, you can visit a day center one or more days a week. In addition to a varied program, therapy and care are also offered there. There are also day centers with special services for people with dementia or who have suffered a stroke.
You can find more information about the day centers at the following link:
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After a hospital stay, you often still need therapy and care. Nursing care homes offer temporary stays to help you regain as much independence as possible in your everyday life. Even if you are temporarily unable to live at home or your family caregivers need a break or are ill, many nursing care homes offer temporary admission.
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Short-term care, substitute care, or vacation care is intended to relieve the burden on family caregivers so that they can go on a health retreat or vacation. You can find out directly from the nursing home whether short-term care places are available. The costs are based on the usual rates.
You can find more detailed information on the following page.
How can I find a nursing and care facility in my state?
Nursing and care facilities throughout Austria can be found on the website of the Ministry of Social Affairs' information service.
To do so, click on the link below, which will take you to the website. The next steps are:
- Select your life situation, such as “I am in need of care.”
- Enter the state or the type of care you need in the search field, such as “nursing care home.”
- In the left column, there are additional filter options you can select.
Click on the magnifying glass to get the results.
In addition to the information service provided by the Ministry of Social Affairs, there are other ways to obtain information about care and support options.
Please contact the care advice centers in your state.
Last updated: July 23, 2025
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