Approximately 80% Feel 'Calmness and Peace of Mind' After Moving into Nursing Care Facilities — From 'Loneliness' to 'Connection'. Changes Seen in 1,565 Phone Interviews
Caresul Kaigo, operated by Speee Co., Ltd., analyzed 1,565 testimonials from nursing care facility residents. The analysis revealed that approximately 80% experienced 'calmness and peace of mind,' along with positive changes such as restored social connections, improved physical functions, and reduced family burden after admission.
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Speee Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hideki Otsuka; TSE Standard: 4499), which operates the nursing care facility search and review site "Caresul Kaigo" (https://caresul-kaigo.jp/), conducted an analysis of changes after admission, targeting 1,565 testimonials posted on the site (published from June 2025 to April 2026).
This survey highlighted the "truth after admission" to nursing care facilities, showing that 78.9% of cases experienced positive changes after admission, while only 2.4% reported solely negative changes. Based on in-depth data from 1,565 phone interviews, the analysis reveals the real gap between pre- and post-admission, including recovery of physical functions and social connections that are difficult to achieve with home care.
[Survey Results Summary]
Overwhelming majority experienced positive changes. Only 2.4% reported solely negative changes.
Analysis of 1,546 cases that mentioned changes before and after admission in phone interviews. The most frequently cited change was "became calm / gained peace of mind" at 78.9% (1,220 cases). In contrast, only 2.4% (37 cases) reported solely negative changes, indicating that admission served as a catalyst for life improvement in many cases.
"Made friends at the facility" and "started participating in activities" accounted for over half.
Testimonials confirming the recovery of social connections accounted for 53.2% (822 cases). This reveals a structure where the loneliness unique to living alone (34.3%) is resolved by moving into a facility.
Not only residents but also families' lives improved.
Testimonials confirming "family peace of mind / reduced care burden" accounted for 36.3% (562 cases). Many voices indicated that the burden of care was reduced, allowing families to regain their own lives.
Many physical improvements, such as "weight regained" and "able to walk again."
Improvement in appetite/nutritional status was 14.0% (217 cases), and improvement in rehabilitation/physical function was 12.3% (190 cases). Due to specialized care that was difficult to provide at home, many dramatic physical improvement cases were observed, such as "weight regained" and "from wheelchair to walker." This highlights the aspect of facilities as a "place of recovery" beyond just maintaining the current state.
◼️ Category Analysis of Improvements After Admission — Most Common: "Calmness and Peace of Mind," Followed by "Recovery of Friends and Interaction."
1,546 testimonials from Caresul Kaigo (those mentioning "changes after admission" in phone interviews) were categorized. Multiple responses included.
Among 1,546 testimonials, "positive changes such as calmness, friends, appetite recovery were mentioned" accounted for 78.9% (most common category), "only negative changes were mentioned" accounted for 2.4% (37 cases), and "no change" accounted for 6.8% (105 cases).
◼️ "Became calm," "Smiled more" — Quality of daily life changes after admission.
Top 3 improvements: "Calmness/Peace of mind" 78.9% (1,220 cases), "Recovery of social connections" 53.2% (822 cases), "Family peace of mind/Reduced burden" 36.3% (562 cases).
The most frequently cited improvement was "calmness, peace of mind, and mental stability," with 1,220 cases (78.9%). Many cases showed that the specialized care unique to nursing care facilities, regular daily rhythms, and 24-hour monitoring brought mental stability to the residents themselves.
"What made me happiest after admission was that my mother's expression became very calm. Before, I was worried when she lost weight, but now her skin looks healthy, and she waves happily when she sees the staff. I think the staff's gentle words and eye contact are a great source of reassurance for my mother." (Family member of a resident)
As exemplified by this voice, the direct impact of facility life on residents' emotions is described in many testimonials. Changes in smiles and expressions (474 cases, 30.7%) were also confirmed through interviews as changes not seen during home care or living alone, with participation in events and recreational activities notably changing residents' expressions.
◼️ "Made friends at the facility" — From loneliness of living alone to recovery of social connections after admission.
Recovery of social connections is the second most common improvement, with 822 cases (53.2%). Analyzing the pre-admission situations mentioned in phone interviews as background for this result, the most common was "living alone / solitary living" with 424 cases (34.3%).
The gap between lonely home life and the daily interactions that arise from moving into a facility appears as the most significant improvement.
Breakdown of 1,236 cases where pre-admission situations were mentioned in phone interviews (multiple responses included). "Living alone / solitary living" was the most common at 34.3%.
"When I lived alone, I had no one to talk to, but now I seem to have made many friends in the facility. I was especially happy to hear that she found companions to enjoy mahjong with, which she originally loved, and they gather about twice a month to play. She seems even more active than before."
This survey highlighted the "truth after admission" to nursing care facilities, showing that 78.9% of cases experienced positive changes after admission, while only 2.4% reported solely negative changes. Based on in-depth data from 1,565 phone interviews, the analysis reveals the real gap between pre- and post-admission, including recovery of physical functions and social connections that are difficult to achieve with home care.
[Survey Results Summary]
Overwhelming majority experienced positive changes. Only 2.4% reported solely negative changes.
Analysis of 1,546 cases that mentioned changes before and after admission in phone interviews. The most frequently cited change was "became calm / gained peace of mind" at 78.9% (1,220 cases). In contrast, only 2.4% (37 cases) reported solely negative changes, indicating that admission served as a catalyst for life improvement in many cases.
"Made friends at the facility" and "started participating in activities" accounted for over half.
Testimonials confirming the recovery of social connections accounted for 53.2% (822 cases). This reveals a structure where the loneliness unique to living alone (34.3%) is resolved by moving into a facility.
Not only residents but also families' lives improved.
Testimonials confirming "family peace of mind / reduced care burden" accounted for 36.3% (562 cases). Many voices indicated that the burden of care was reduced, allowing families to regain their own lives.
Many physical improvements, such as "weight regained" and "able to walk again."
Improvement in appetite/nutritional status was 14.0% (217 cases), and improvement in rehabilitation/physical function was 12.3% (190 cases). Due to specialized care that was difficult to provide at home, many dramatic physical improvement cases were observed, such as "weight regained" and "from wheelchair to walker." This highlights the aspect of facilities as a "place of recovery" beyond just maintaining the current state.
◼️ Category Analysis of Improvements After Admission — Most Common: "Calmness and Peace of Mind," Followed by "Recovery of Friends and Interaction."
1,546 testimonials from Caresul Kaigo (those mentioning "changes after admission" in phone interviews) were categorized. Multiple responses included.
Among 1,546 testimonials, "positive changes such as calmness, friends, appetite recovery were mentioned" accounted for 78.9% (most common category), "only negative changes were mentioned" accounted for 2.4% (37 cases), and "no change" accounted for 6.8% (105 cases).
◼️ "Became calm," "Smiled more" — Quality of daily life changes after admission.
Top 3 improvements: "Calmness/Peace of mind" 78.9% (1,220 cases), "Recovery of social connections" 53.2% (822 cases), "Family peace of mind/Reduced burden" 36.3% (562 cases).
The most frequently cited improvement was "calmness, peace of mind, and mental stability," with 1,220 cases (78.9%). Many cases showed that the specialized care unique to nursing care facilities, regular daily rhythms, and 24-hour monitoring brought mental stability to the residents themselves.
"What made me happiest after admission was that my mother's expression became very calm. Before, I was worried when she lost weight, but now her skin looks healthy, and she waves happily when she sees the staff. I think the staff's gentle words and eye contact are a great source of reassurance for my mother." (Family member of a resident)
As exemplified by this voice, the direct impact of facility life on residents' emotions is described in many testimonials. Changes in smiles and expressions (474 cases, 30.7%) were also confirmed through interviews as changes not seen during home care or living alone, with participation in events and recreational activities notably changing residents' expressions.
◼️ "Made friends at the facility" — From loneliness of living alone to recovery of social connections after admission.
Recovery of social connections is the second most common improvement, with 822 cases (53.2%). Analyzing the pre-admission situations mentioned in phone interviews as background for this result, the most common was "living alone / solitary living" with 424 cases (34.3%).
The gap between lonely home life and the daily interactions that arise from moving into a facility appears as the most significant improvement.
Breakdown of 1,236 cases where pre-admission situations were mentioned in phone interviews (multiple responses included). "Living alone / solitary living" was the most common at 34.3%.
"When I lived alone, I had no one to talk to, but now I seem to have made many friends in the facility. I was especially happy to hear that she found companions to enjoy mahjong with, which she originally loved, and they gather about twice a month to play. She seems even more active than before."