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Health
Pflegeheim
Nursing Home
Simple Definition
Residential care for the elderly or severely disabled.
Why this matters to Expats.
Extremely expensive (CHF 5,000 - 10,000/month). Basic insurance pays a fraction. The resident pays "Hotellerie" (Room/Board).
Actionable Intelligence
Asset Stripping: If you cannot pay, the state steps in (Ergänzungsleistungen), but they will first liquidate your assets to pay the bill.