Care Level Calculator
Estimate your care level. With the criteria of the New Assessment Tool (NBA).
Assess Impairment per Module
Rate the impairment of independence in each module: 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = considerable, 3 = severe
Fortbewegen, Treppensteigen, Umsetzen
Weighting: 10%
Orientierung, Entscheidungen, Kommunikation
Weighting: 15% (Modules 2+3 combined: higher value counts)
Aggressivitaet, Aengste, Wahnvorstellungen
Weighting: 15% (Modules 2+3 combined: higher value counts)
Waschen, Ankleiden, Essen, Trinken
Weighting: 40%
Medikamente, Arztbesuche, Therapien
Weighting: 20%
Tagesablauf, Kontakte, Beschäftigung
Weighting: 15%
Estimated Care Level
No Care Level
Kein Pflegegrad
Weighted Total Points
0,0 / 100
Care Allowance (Month)
0,00 €
Note: This assessment does not replace the official evaluation by the Medical Service (MD). The actual classification is based on a detailed analysis with many individual criteria per module. This simplified calculation is for initial guidance only. As of: 2025.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are care levels determined?
Care levels are assessed by the MDK (Medical Service) using a point system across six modules: mobility, cognition, self-care, health management, daily activities, and social participation.
What benefits does each care level provide?
Benefits increase with the care level, ranging from 125 euros relief amount (Level 1) to full residential care coverage (Level 5). Each level provides access to care allowance, benefits in kind, and supplementary services.
What is the Care Level Calculator?
The care level calculator estimates the expected care level based on impairments in the six assessment modules.
How does the Care Level Calculator work?
Rate the impairments in six modules: mobility, cognitive abilities, behaviour, self-care, disease management and daily routine. The calculator weights the modules and determines the total score and resulting care level.
Key Data and Facts
Care levels 1-5 by total score: Level 1 (12.5-26.9), Level 2 (27-47.4), Level 3 (47.5-69.9), Level 4 (70-89.9), Level 5 (90-100). Assessment by the Medical Service.
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