What is a residential-type paid senior living facility? Differences from assisted living facilities and serviced senior housing, and preparation for moving in.

Residential care homes are private facilities where residents can live while receiving support such as meals, lifestyle consultations, and safety checks. If care becomes necessary, it is common to use external services such as home care or day services.

Differences from assisted living facilities

In residential care facilities, residents utilize external services when they require care, while in assisted living facilities, facility staff provide care services.

Differences from assisted living facilities for the elderly

Residential care homes for the elderly are characterized by their ease of living, with services such as meals and daily living support. Service-provided senior housing is suitable for those who want to live at their own pace in a private space similar to their own home, or those who want to keep initial costs down.

Depending on the facility's system, you may be asked to move if your care or medical needs increase. Therefore, it's reassuring to confirm before moving in whether you can continue living there even if your care needs become more severe.

*Reference: Created based on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "Overview of the Long-Term Care Insurance System".