Stairlift grants in Germany
With a recognised care level (Pflegegrad 1 to 5), the care fund pays up to €4,180 per measure for home adaptations such as a stairlift, under § 40(4) of the Social Code XI.
Updated Oct 21, 2026
The care fund grant
Grant
Zuschuss für wohnumfeldverbessernde Maßnahmen (§ 40 Abs. 4 SGB XI)
Care fund grant for home adaptations (§ 40(4) SGB XI)
up to €4,180
- Who can get it
- People with a recognised care level (Pflegegrad 1 to 5) living at home.
- What it covers
- Up to €4,180 per measure, for example a stairlift. If several people with a care level live together, up to €4,180 each, at most €16,720 per measure.
- Where to apply
- Your care fund (Pflegekasse), before ordering; send the quote with the application.
Sources: Bundesministerium der Justiz (gesetze-im-internet.de), checked Oct 21, 2026
How to apply
- Ask the installer for a written quote.
- Apply to your Pflegekasse before ordering, with the quote.
- If several people with a care level live in the same home, each can claim up to €4,180 for the same measure, at most €16,720 in total.
Other help
pflege.de reports that the former KfW 455-B grant for age-appropriate conversions is no longer available. Check your federal state's housing programmes and ask the Pflegekasse about further support.
Prices
Typical prices in United Kingdom
GBP
| What | Price range | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Straight stairlift | £2,000 – £5,000 Which? owner survey: from about £2,000; 86% paid £5,000 or less (average £3,501 in 2020, £3,867 in 2022). Stannah straight models from £3,585 with a two-year warranty. | Which? owner survey: from about £2,000; 86% paid £5,000 or less (average £3,501 in 2020, £3,867 in 2022). Stannah straight models from £3,585 with a two-year warranty. |
| Curved stairlift | from £7,000 Which?: curved or long staircases cost £7,000 or more. Stannah curved models from £7,134. | Which?: curved or long staircases cost £7,000 or more. Stannah curved models from £7,134. |
| Reconditioned straight stairlift | from £2,831 Reconditioned Stannah Siena for a straight stair, with installation, a one-year warranty and one service. | Reconditioned Stannah Siena for a straight stair, with installation, a one-year warranty and one service. |
Disabled people pay no VAT on a stairlift, its installation and repairs (GOV.UK).
Sources: Which? (2020-09), checked Oct 21, 2026 · Stannah (UK), checked Oct 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Pflegekasse pay for a stairlift?
Up to €4,180 per measure for each person with a care level (Pflegegrad 1 to 5) in the household, at most €16,720 per measure (§ 40(4) SGB XI).
Do I need a care level for the grant?
Yes. The care fund grant for home adaptations requires a recognised care level.
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