"100-Year Life Support Certification" Second Phase: Five Certified Businesses Announced

The General Incorporated Association for Long-Term Care Related Service Businesses (CSBA) has announced five companies as second-phase certified businesses for its "100-Year Life Support Certification" program. This certification system evaluates and certifies services that meet specific standards in the rapidly expanding non-insurance long-term care service market, enabling seniors and their families to choose services with confidence. With this second phase, the total number of certified locations has expanded to 2,773 nationwide, adding 115 new locations to the initial 2,658. The five newly certified companies in the life support service division are Core Aid Co., Ltd., Kismo Co., Ltd., Care-Free Shizuoka Co., Ltd., Tesoeru Co., Ltd., and Yasashii Te Co., Ltd. (details available at https://csba.work/business-operator/). The certification is based on CSBA's guidelines and rigorous screening. The program aims to promote the healthy growth of non-insurance long-term care services by providing a clear indicator for high-quality providers. Current target areas include life support services and meal delivery services, with future expansion planned. Applications for the fourth phase are scheduled to begin in July 2026. (The third phase has concluded.) CSBA is located at 2-26-32 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, and can be contacted via contact@csba.work.