New "Ai no Ie Group Home Tokorozawa Shimo-yasumatsu" for Elderly with Dementia to Open in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture on July 1, 2026

Medical Care Service Co., Ltd. (Saitama City, Saitama; President and CEO: Norio Yamamoto), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara), will newly open "Ai no Ie Group Home Tokorozawa Shimo-yasumatsu," a dementia-対応型共同生活介護 (group home for individuals with dementia), on July 1, 2026. This will be the 62nd facility in Saitama Prefecture and the 2nd in Tokorozawa City.

Ai no Ie Group Home Tokorozawa Shimo-yasumatsu Facility Overview

Facility Name: Ai no Ie Group Home Tokorozawa Shimo-yasumatsu

Service Type: Dementia-対応型共同生活介護 (Group Home)

Opening Date: July 1, 2026

Location: 228-1 Oaza Shimo-yasumatsu, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, 359-0024

Phone Number: 050-1721-7383

Capacity: 18 residents

Building Structure: Two-story wooden building

Monthly Usage Fee: \157,870 + co-payment for long-term care insurance

(Rent: \58,000, Utilities: \29,628, Common Service Fee: \19,542, Meal Fee: \50,700 (for 30 days))

HP: https://mcs-ainoie.com/search/saitama/tokorozawashi/gh346/

Comment from Home Manager Takenaka of Ai no Ie Group Home Tokorozawa Shimo-yasumatsu

"Many residents move in with internal conflicts and anxieties. That is precisely why we strive to increase moments of 'enjoyment' even by a fraction of a second to brighten their ordinary days, and to make both the residents and their families who chose 'Ai no Ie' from among many facilities feel from the bottom of their hearts, 'I'm glad I chose this place.'

Together with our diverse staff, from young to veteran, we will all work together to build a warm facility where both residents and staff are constantly smiling, while sincerely engaging in care."

Care that Draws Out the Individuality of People with Dementia

Individuals with dementia, due to cognitive decline, experience constant "uncertainty" and "anxiety." Adapting to life in a new environment also becomes difficult. Therefore, in addition to providing basic physical care such as assistance methods and health management, this facility conducts training at the time of opening to consider appropriate daily routines that alleviate and mitigate behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and support residents in living with confidence. We will provide care that draws out their individuality so that residents can live with peace of mind.

Thinking from "Walking," "Meals," and "Conversation"

By emphasizing "walking," "meals," and "conversation," it is expected that behavioral and psychological symptoms of individuals with dementia can be reduced and alleviated. At this facility, through training at the time of opening, we concretely consider the actual living situation upon admission and prepare to welcome residents.

✓ Walking

Walking is an activity that has positive effects on both the "mind" and "body" for individuals with dementia. It offers multifaceted benefits such as alleviating and reducing anxiety and irritability through hormone secretion, improving sleep quality, promoting social interaction, and activating the brain.

Even short periods, incorporated daily, become a significant force in supporting mental and physical health.

✓ Meals

Meals are an important time that supports the health of both the "mind" and "body" for individuals with dementia.

By valuing the "joy of eating," not only daily satisfaction and vitality are enhanced, but also many effects such as stabilization of life rhythm, brain activation, and improved immunity can be expected.

Enjoying meals not just for nutrition but as a time to enrich the "heart" is key to improving the quality of life for individuals with dementia. Furthermore, participating in cooking can lead to a series of successful experiences and restore confidence.

✓ Conversation

Conversation is an important activity that fulfills the "heart," restores confidence, and activates the brain for individuals with dementia.

Multifaceted benefits such as daily security, emotional stability, maintenance of social connections, and improvement of cognitive function can be expected.

Even casual conversations are a great force in enriching the lives of individuals with dementia and improving their quality of life.

Medical Care Service Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1999 in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. Since its founding, it has specialized in dementia care, developing a diverse range of care services centered around the group home "Ai no Ie," as well as assisted living facilities "Ensemble" and "Famille New." Currently, it operates 380 care facilities nationwide. In addition, leveraging its expertise cultivated over many years, the company has expanded its business beyond care services. In February 2026, it strengthened home support by opening the visiting nursing station "Ai no Ie Mirai," and is also addressing social issues through multifaceted approaches such as consulting for care providers, wellness services, and overseas expansion, primarily in China. With the brand message "Beyond Dementia," it aims to realize a society where everyone, including those with dementia, can live their lives as they are, naturally.

https://www.mcsg.co.jp/ Established: November 24, 1999 Location: 29th Floor, Land Axis Tower, 11-2 Shintoshin, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, 330-6029 Representative: President and CEO Norio Yamamoto Employees: Approximately 7,500 (as of September 2025) Sales: \42.5 billion (as of September 2025) Locations: 381 facilities in 33 prefectures in Japan (as of July 1, 2026); 16 facilities overseas (China) (as of March 31, 2026)

GAKKEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

https://www.gakken.co.jp/ ・President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara ・Date of Incorporation: March 31, 1947 ・Capital: \19,817 million ・Sales: \199.1 billion, Consolidated Subsidiaries: 82 companies (as of September 2025) Listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Securities Code: 9470) ・Address: 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8510 ・Phone Number: 03-6431-1001 (General Inquiries) ・Business Activities: A holding company engaged in education and medical/welfare related businesses, founded in 1946. Education Field: Classroom and cram school businesses including "Gakken Classrooms," Publishing and content businesses such as learning materials, Kindergarten/school businesses for textbooks and childcare supplies, etc. Medical Welfare Field: Service付き高齢者向け住宅 (housing for the elderly with services) business, Dementia group home business, Childcare support businesses such as nursery schools and after-school care. Global: Activities and business development in over 150 countries.