Palliative care units are wards in hospitals that specialise in the care of people with serious, incurable illnesses. Palliative care units are intended for situations where medical, nursing or psychological needs are especially complex and require round-the-clock care. If it is not possible to provide this round-the-clock medical and nursing care elsewhere, for example at home or in a retirement or nursing home, or through other services, admission to a palliative care unit may be the most appropriate solution. This is the case, for example, if your condition has deteriorated rapidly. The aim of a palliative care unit is to stabilise the patient’s condition so they can return home, to a care facility or to an inpatient hospice. Palliative care units are also specially designed to meet the needs of terminally ill patients, for example, by providing a homely atmosphere. In general, patient rooms are designed for single or dual occupancy and facilities may provide overnight accommodation for relatives or close persons.
Costs: If you are covered by social insurance, you pay the same daily contribution for a stay on a palliative care ward as on any other ward in a hospital. This hospital cost contribution varies between federal provinces. It is required for up to 28 days per calendar year; from the 29th day onwards, social insurance covers the full costs.
You can find addresses of palliative care centres under the following link:
