More Than Just 'Tasks,' It's 'Work.' — The Dedication of a Nursing Care Provider Supporting Users' Lives, Featured in the April Issue of Monthly PR Magazine 'Danran Biyori'
Nihon Kaigo Jigyo Co., Ltd. has published the April issue of its PR magazine "Danran Biyori" for its franchise brand "Danran no Ie." This issue features an interview with President Tanabe of Ideal Care Co., Ltd., which operates two nursing care facilities in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The article highlights their philosophy and practice of deeply supporting each user's life, aiming for "realizing ideal nursing care," and also announces the opening of four new facilities nationwide.
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Nihon Kaigo Jigyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sumida-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter, Nihon Kaigo Jigyo) has published the April issue of its PR magazine "Danran Biyori" for its franchise brand "Danran no Ie." This issue features an interview with President Tanabe of Ideal Care Co., Ltd., which operates two facilities in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. His stance of deeply supporting the lives of each user, aiming for "realizing ideal nursing care," resonates with all those working in nursing care. Additionally, this month's issue also brings news of four new facility openings nationwide.
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Featured Facility This Month | Ideal Care Co., Ltd.: "Realizing Ideal Nursing Care"
His high school experience was the starting point of his nursing care journey.
Ideal Care Co., Ltd. operates two facilities, "Danran no Ie Nagasuka" and "Danran no Ie Yoshizu," in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. President Tanabe's aspiration to enter the nursing care field dates back to his high school days.
"My father suffered a cerebral infarction, and seeing my mother's struggles firsthand as she supported him was my origin. I felt that someday I wanted to be someone who could support such people."
At 28, after obtaining his Helper Level 2 certification, President Tanabe was deeply shocked by the gap between ideals and reality during his practical training. With a strong sense of mission to "change this industry," he decided to establish his own company. The company name "IDEAL" embodies his desire to "bridge the gap between ideals and reality in the nursing care industry."
Subsequently, through diverse experiences in elderly health facilities, paid nursing homes, and home care, his desire to "get involved while people are still healthy and support their lives as they envision them" grew stronger. He encountered "Danran no Ie" at a franchise show, felt it aligned with his goals, and opened his facilities in April 2020.
"Not boilerplate, but words for each individual" — Cherishing each daily moment.
What President Tanabe values most in daily operations is "doing work, not just tasks."
Even for entries in daily communication logs, no boilerplate phrases are used. During pick-up and drop-off, greetings are not just perfunctory; a brief comment about the day's events is added. Users are also involved in meal preparation, with efforts made to create opportunities for them to participate in tasks they can do, such as peeling onions, filling inari sushi with vinegared rice, making okonomiyaki on a hot plate, or experiencing soba noodle making.
Birthday parties are held individually for each person, not as monthly group celebrations. President Tanabe says that this dedication, such as preparing handmade cakes and tea with lemon slices, "naturally leads to trust."
"By cherishing each daily moment, I feel that trust is naturally built."
Works created together lined up on the altar — "What I've done was not a mistake."
President Tanabe's words about "Danran no Ie" are filled with deep emotion.
"It's a place where we can support the lives of our users. I also feel that my own life is being supported."
Among these, one episode is particularly etched in his memory. When he attended the funeral of a former user, he saw works they had created together at the facility and even drink menus displayed on the altar. When the family told him, "Thanks to these, the altar wasn't lonely," he deeply felt, "What I've done was not a mistake."
Furthermore, the words of a user who had to end their use of the facility due to being admitted to another institution, saying, "I don't want to say goodbye to Danran no Ie, I want to keep coming for a long time," continue to move President Tanabe.
Supporting the lives of staff as well.
President Tanabe's "supportive stance" is not only directed at users. He maintains relationships with staff on childcare leave, holding exchange meetings that include their babies. When accepting technical interns from Myanmar, the president himself acted as a user, physically demonstrating and carefully teaching the basics of assistance from scratch.
This desire to "face and guide the lives of each individual," rather than merely "human resource development," shapes the very culture of the facility.
Towards home care, community dining halls, and living spaces — "I want to remain involved from the beginning to the very end."
With the occupancy rates of both facilities stable and the handover to managers progressing, President Tanabe is now entering a new phase of challenge. He started a home care business late last year. Furthermore, he is considering creating places like "Machinaka Shokudo" (community dining halls) where seniors can be active, and establishing living spaces in the future.
"I want to remain involved with those I've connected with, from the beginning to the very end."
These words succinctly describe the vision of nursing care that Ideal Care Co., Ltd. and "Danran no Ie" aim for.
New Openings This Month | Four New Facilities Nationwide
"Danran no Ie" has welcomed new members across the country this month.
Cover and Back Cover
Spread Pages
Featured Facility This Month | Ideal Care Co., Ltd.: "Realizing Ideal Nursing Care"
His high school experience was the starting point of his nursing care journey.
Ideal Care Co., Ltd. operates two facilities, "Danran no Ie Nagasuka" and "Danran no Ie Yoshizu," in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. President Tanabe's aspiration to enter the nursing care field dates back to his high school days.
"My father suffered a cerebral infarction, and seeing my mother's struggles firsthand as she supported him was my origin. I felt that someday I wanted to be someone who could support such people."
At 28, after obtaining his Helper Level 2 certification, President Tanabe was deeply shocked by the gap between ideals and reality during his practical training. With a strong sense of mission to "change this industry," he decided to establish his own company. The company name "IDEAL" embodies his desire to "bridge the gap between ideals and reality in the nursing care industry."
Subsequently, through diverse experiences in elderly health facilities, paid nursing homes, and home care, his desire to "get involved while people are still healthy and support their lives as they envision them" grew stronger. He encountered "Danran no Ie" at a franchise show, felt it aligned with his goals, and opened his facilities in April 2020.
"Not boilerplate, but words for each individual" — Cherishing each daily moment.
What President Tanabe values most in daily operations is "doing work, not just tasks."
Even for entries in daily communication logs, no boilerplate phrases are used. During pick-up and drop-off, greetings are not just perfunctory; a brief comment about the day's events is added. Users are also involved in meal preparation, with efforts made to create opportunities for them to participate in tasks they can do, such as peeling onions, filling inari sushi with vinegared rice, making okonomiyaki on a hot plate, or experiencing soba noodle making.
Birthday parties are held individually for each person, not as monthly group celebrations. President Tanabe says that this dedication, such as preparing handmade cakes and tea with lemon slices, "naturally leads to trust."
"By cherishing each daily moment, I feel that trust is naturally built."
Works created together lined up on the altar — "What I've done was not a mistake."
President Tanabe's words about "Danran no Ie" are filled with deep emotion.
"It's a place where we can support the lives of our users. I also feel that my own life is being supported."
Among these, one episode is particularly etched in his memory. When he attended the funeral of a former user, he saw works they had created together at the facility and even drink menus displayed on the altar. When the family told him, "Thanks to these, the altar wasn't lonely," he deeply felt, "What I've done was not a mistake."
Furthermore, the words of a user who had to end their use of the facility due to being admitted to another institution, saying, "I don't want to say goodbye to Danran no Ie, I want to keep coming for a long time," continue to move President Tanabe.
Supporting the lives of staff as well.
President Tanabe's "supportive stance" is not only directed at users. He maintains relationships with staff on childcare leave, holding exchange meetings that include their babies. When accepting technical interns from Myanmar, the president himself acted as a user, physically demonstrating and carefully teaching the basics of assistance from scratch.
This desire to "face and guide the lives of each individual," rather than merely "human resource development," shapes the very culture of the facility.
Towards home care, community dining halls, and living spaces — "I want to remain involved from the beginning to the very end."
With the occupancy rates of both facilities stable and the handover to managers progressing, President Tanabe is now entering a new phase of challenge. He started a home care business late last year. Furthermore, he is considering creating places like "Machinaka Shokudo" (community dining halls) where seniors can be active, and establishing living spaces in the future.
"I want to remain involved with those I've connected with, from the beginning to the very end."
These words succinctly describe the vision of nursing care that Ideal Care Co., Ltd. and "Danran no Ie" aim for.
New Openings This Month | Four New Facilities Nationwide
"Danran no Ie" has welcomed new members across the country this month.