care level
der Pflegegrad, die Pflegegrade
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care level
A legally defined classification that indicates how much a person depends on support and care in everyday life. In Germany, there are five care levels; among other things, they determine which benefits from long-term care insurance may be available.
Nach der Begutachtung wurde ihr der Pflegegrad 3 zuerkannt.
After the assessment, she was awarded care level 3.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pflegegrade |
| genitive | des Pflegegrads |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Pflegegrad | die Pflegegrade |
| accusative | den Pflegegrad | die Pflegegrade |
| dative | dem Pflegegrad | den Pflegegraden |
| genitive | des Pflegegrads des Pflegegrades | der Pflegegrade |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Pflegegrad' (care level) is made up of 'Pflege' (care) and 'Grad' (level). Here, 'Grad' refers to a stage or classification, so the word means a level of care need.
Der Pflegegrad wird nach einer ausführlichen Begutachtung festgelegt.
The care level is determined after a detailed assessment.
Common verbs used with 'Pflegegrad' (care level) include 'beantragen' (to apply for), 'feststellen' (to determine), 'erhöhen' (to increase), and 'zuerkennen' (to award). The phrase 'einen Pflegegrad haben' (to have a care level) is also common in everyday conversations and consultations.
Die Familie möchte für den Großvater einen Pflegegrad beantragen.
The family wants to apply for a care level for the grandfather.
'Pflegegrad' (care level) is used especially in official conversations and texts about long-term care insurance. A number often follows directly, for example 'Pflegegrad 2' (care level 2) or 'Pflegegrad 5' (care level 5).
Seit dem Unfall hat sie Pflegegrad 2 und erhält Unterstützung im Haushalt.
Since the accident, she has had care level 2 and receives help with household tasks.
