Therefore, in case they opt for assisted living facilities instead of an at-home solution, they are able to afford a more luxurious option. This is currently quite scarce on the German real estate market.

Investors tend to rely on payments from German insurance companies. For building such housing since it is very reliable and easily predicted. When, however, an elderly housing complex offers more services and amenities than required by law. It is up to the customers to pay for those extras and the investors are fearing the risk.

At the same time the demand for such facilities continues to grow, creating a gap in the market that is empty yet due to reluctance of both German and international real estate investors. Thus, it might be a good time to keep up with the demand and offer a more varied supply of elderly housing in Germany.