Ai no Ie Group Home Fukuyama Ekiya, a New Facility for Elderly with Dementia, Opens in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture on May 1, 2026

Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / Representative Director and President: Hiroaki Miyahara) group company, Medical Care Service Co., Ltd. (Saitama City, Saitama / Representative Director and President: Norio Yamamoto), newly opened "Ai no Ie Group Home Fukuyama Ekiya," a group home for elderly with dementia, on May 1, 2026. This is the 11th facility in Hiroshima Prefecture and the first in Fukuyama City.

■ Ai no Ie Group Home Fukuyama Ekiya Facility Overview

Facility Name: Ai no Ie Group Home Fukuyama Ekiya

Service Type: Group home for elderly with dementia

Opening Date: May 1, 2026

Location: 478-1 Mannoura, Ekiya-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture 720-1131

Phone Number: 050-1721-7383

Capacity: 18 residents

Building Structure: 2-story steel frame

Monthly Usage Fee: 149,000 yen + self-pay portion of long-term care insurance

(Rent: 69,500 yen, Utilities: 30,000 yen, Meal expenses: 49,500 yen)

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■ Comment from Ai no Ie Group Home Fukuyama Ekiya Home Director Kishimoto

"At our facility, we value creating a place where residents and their families, who have chosen 'Ai no Ie' from many options, can truly feel 'we made the right choice here.' We fully support a life where residents can spend their days as themselves, respecting their desires to 'relax,' 'go out,' 'meet people they want to meet,' and their daily habits.

Together with our experienced and cheerful staff, we will create vibrant daily lives where residents can play a leading role through activities such as walks, housework, and participation in local events. We also aim to be a facility loved by the local community, where residents and their families can truly enjoy their lives here."

■ Care that brings out the individuality of people with dementia

People with dementia often experience constant "uncertainty" and "anxiety" due to cognitive decline. Adapting to new living environments also becomes difficult. Therefore, at our facility, in addition to providing basic physical care such as assistance methods and health management, we conduct initial training to consider appropriate ways of spending time (daily routines) to reduce and alleviate behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) of residents and support them in living with confidence. We will provide care that brings out the individuality of each resident so that they can live with peace of mind.

Considering from "Walking," "Eating," and "Dialogue"

By emphasizing "walking," "eating," and "dialogue," we can expect to reduce and alleviate behavioral and psychological symptoms in people with dementia. At our facility, during the initial training, we concretely consider the daily life of residents upon admission and prepare to welcome them.

- Walking
Walking is an activity that has positive effects on both the "mind" and "body" for people with dementia. It can be expected to have multifaceted effects such as reducing anxiety and irritation through hormone secretion, improving sleep quality, promoting social interaction, and activating the brain.
Even for a short time, incorporating it daily becomes an important force supporting physical and mental health.

- Eating
Eating is an important time for people with dementia to support their mental and physical health.
By valuing the "joy of eating," it not only enhances daily satisfaction and vitality but also can be expected to have many effects such as stabilizing life rhythms, activating the brain, and improving immunity.
Enjoying meals not just as nutrition but as a time to enrich the mind is key to improving the quality of life for people with dementia. Furthermore, participating in cooking becomes a積み重ね of successful experiences, leading to the recovery of confidence.

- Dialogue
Dialogue is an important activity for people with dementia to satisfy their minds, regain confidence, and activate their brains.
It can be expected to have multifaceted effects such as daily peace of mind, emotional stability, maintenance of social connections, and improvement of cognitive function.
Even casual conversations become a great force that enriches the lives of people with dementia and improves their quality of life.

■ Medical Care Service Co., Ltd.

Founded in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture in 1999. Specializing in dementia care since its establishment, the company operates a variety of nursing care services, including "Ai no Ie" group homes, "Ensemble" and "Faminew" paid nursing homes with care, and currently operates over 370 nursing care facilities nationwide.
In addition, leveraging its long-cultivated expertise, the company has expanded its business beyond the scope of nursing care services. In February 2026, it opened the home-visit nursing station "Ai no Ie Mirai" to strengthen home support, and is also engaged in diverse approaches to solving social issues, such as consulting for nursing care providers, wellness services, and overseas expansion, mainly in China.

With "Beyond Dementia." as its brand message, the company supports not only people with dementia but also their families and the community.