Lack of compensation

Retirement homes struggle with inflation

The costs for retirement homes continue to rise.(Bild: Tröster Andreas)

Times are getting tougher and tougher for local retirement homes. Financial outflows are increasing every year. Smaller facilities in particular are finding it increasingly difficult to cope. The head of Mattsee sees an urgent need for action.

It is not just a lack of staff that has been causing problems for the facilities for years, finances are also becoming increasingly important. It seems that smaller establishments in particular are finding it increasingly difficult to cope with the losses, which usually have to be borne by the municipalities.