TSV
Nursing Care Services - TSV
Nursing care services are various services provided to elderly individuals who have been certified as requiring care under Japan's Long-Term Care Insurance system, which began in 2000. These services are classified into three major categories: in-home services, facility services, and community-based services, with diverse service types including home-visit care, day services, short-stay care, and special nursing homes for the elderly. From services supporting home-based living to 24-hour residential facility care, various options are provided according to the user's condition and preferences.
long-term care insurance
elderly welfare
nursing care services
home-visit care
day service
short-stay
care-need certification
MHLW
code slug name description category serviceType
01 home-visit-care Home-Visit Long-Term Care Care workers visit homes to assist with bathing, toileting, meals, and other daily activities. In-Home Services visiting
02 home-visit-bathing Home-Visit Bathing Service bringing a portable bathtub to the home to provide bathing assistance. In-Home Services visiting
03 home-visit-nursing Home-Visit Nursing Nurses provide medical care at home based on physician instructions. In-Home Services visiting
04 home-visit-rehabilitation Home-Visit Rehabilitation Rehabilitation staff visit homes to conduct functional training. In-Home Services visiting
05 day-service Day Service (Day Care) Users visit facilities to receive bathing, meals, and functional training. In-Home Services commuting
06 day-rehabilitation Day Rehabilitation (Day Care) Intensive rehabilitation at facilities based on physician instructions. In-Home Services commuting
07 short-stay Short-Stay Care Temporary residential care at facilities to receive nursing services. In-Home Services short-stay
08 welfare-equipment Welfare Equipment Rental/Purchase Allowance Benefit for renting or purchasing welfare equipment such as wheelchairs, beds, and walkers. In-Home Services allowance
09 home-renovation Home Renovation Allowance System providing partial funding for home renovations such as installing handrails and eliminating steps. In-Home Services allowance
10 special-nursing-home Long-Term Care Welfare Facility (Special Nursing Home) Facilities where elderly requiring care stay to receive daily life care and functional training. Facility Services residential
11 health-facility Long-Term Care Health Facility Facilities providing integrated medical care, nursing, and rehabilitation. Facility Services residential
12 medical-facility Long-Term Care Medical Facility Facilities for long-term admission of elderly requiring medical care. Facility Services residential
13 group-home Group Home for Dementia Care Facilities where elderly with dementia live in small groups while receiving care. Community-Based Services residential
14 small-scale-facility Multifunctional Long-Term Care in Small Group Homes Community-based service providing visiting, commuting, and short-stay services at one office. Community-Based Services multifunctional
15 community-day Community-Based Day Service Small-scale community-based day service with capacity of 19 or fewer users. Community-Based Services commuting
16 night-care Night-Time Home-Visit Care Service providing home-visit care during night and early morning hours. Community-Based Services visiting
17 dementia-day Day Service for Dementia Care Day service specialized for elderly with dementia. Community-Based Services commuting