Nursing care home services in Denmark are a vital part of the country’s comprehensive eldercare system. These services are designed for individuals—mainly seniors—who are no longer able to manage daily life independently due to age, illness, or disability.
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 What Are Nursing Care Homes in Denmark?
A nursing care home (plejehjem or ældrecenter) is a residential facility offering 24-hour care, including:
- Medical supervision
- Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, mobility)
- Meal preparation and nutrition
- Social activities and rehabilitation
- End-of-life and dementia care (in specialized units)
They are operated by local municipalities or approved private providers under strict national regulations.
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 Types of Facilities
1. Municipal Nursing Homes – Most common, publicly run, and subsidized by the state.
2. Free Nursing Homes (Friplejeboliger) – Privately run but regulated and subsidized by the government.
3. Specialized Dementia Homes – Tailored environments for those with memory-related conditions.
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 Who Can Apply?
- Seniors with significant physical or cognitive impairments
- Individuals assessed by the municipality's eldercare department as needing full-time care
- People who can no longer be supported by home care services
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 How to Apply
1. Contact your local municipality (kommune)
2. Schedule a functional assessment with a caseworker or nurse
3. Receive approval and get placed on a waiting list or assigned a home
In some municipalities like Copenhagen, you are guaranteed a placement within 4 weeks of approval.
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 Cost of Nursing Care Homes
- Medical and personal care: Covered by public healthcare
- Accommodation and meals: Paid by the resident based on income and pension
  - Example: In Copenhagen, rent is usually DKK 4,000–8,000/month (€550–1,100)
- Financial aid: Available for those with low income or high medical needs
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Services Included
- On-site nurses and assistants
- Doctors on-call or visiting
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Daily meals and snacks
- Laundry, cleaning, and security
- Organized social and recreational activities