Tenzui, a care and welfare facility for the elderly located in Kyoto Prefecture, offers diversified services based on the basic philosophy of "providing necessary support while respecting independent living. The facility is located in a residential area of Kyoto City, and its approximately 1,200-square-meter area with a lush garden provides a safe environment for the elderly.
Service Features
Diverse nursing care services: Day service (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) provides cultural activities such as "Japanese paper crafting" and "tea ceremony experience" in addition to bathing support, meal provision, and health checks. Short-term care (1-7 days) is available for temporary stays when family members go out or on nursing care leave. In-home nursing care provides visiting nursing care, periodic health checks, and guidance on medication, helping the elderly to live at home with peace of mind.
Commitment to meal service: We work directly with local organic farmers to procure fresh vegetables and rice daily. Nutritionists prepare menus that take into account the nutritional balance of the elderly, and "maintain chewing ability with slightly firmer meals" and "bring out the best flavors while keeping salt content low". Once a month, we also provide an opportunity to pass on local food culture by holding a "Kyoto Traditional Cuisine Festival" and offering a simplified version of kaiseki cuisine.
Specialized dementia care program: With a specialized care manager on staff, "music therapy to evoke memories" (recounting past memories while listening to shakuhachi and koto music), "garden walks to stimulate the five senses" (enjoying the fragrance of seasonal flowers and plants), and "communication through old games" (spinning a top, pin the feathers, etc.) ) on a regular basis. Many family members of users have commented, "Since my elderly mother started participating, her cheerful expression has increased.
Community Collaboration Efforts: In collaboration with a nearby elementary school, "exchange meetings between the elderly and children" are held once a month. The elderly tell children old stories about Kyoto and teach them the basics of traditional crafts, thereby deepening ties between generations. In addition, in cooperation with the local shopping district, we provide a "delivery service" for users, making daily necessities easily accessible to the elderly who are not able to walk.