Nursing Home Reform in Bavaria: A Turning Point for the Industry?

In recent years, the challenges in the care sector in Germany have significantly intensified. The demographic shift, the increasing demand for care, and the shortage of skilled workers are presenting the industry with complex problems that urgently require solutions. Against this backdrop, Bavaria implemented an amendment to the implementation ordinance of the Care and Residential Quality Act as of January 1, 2025, loosening some key regulations. Specifically, the single-room quota and the skilled worker quota have been abolished to provide care providers with greater flexibility. But what does this reform actually mean, and what opportunities and risks are associated with it?