Shonandai Group Home Soyokaze Opens August 1: Supporting Life with Dementia Through Cooking and Community Engagement

SOYOKAZE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kiyohiko Nakagawa; hereinafter "the Company"), which operates elderly care services nationwide under the 'Soyokaze' brand, will open the dementia-specific group living care facility 'Shonandai Group Home Soyokaze' in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, on August 1, 2026.

This marks the first 'Soyokaze' brand facility in Fujisawa City, the 24th location in Kanagawa Prefecture, and the 9th group home within the prefecture. Leveraging expertise from operating 115 group homes nationwide (※1), the facility will create an environment where residents can continue daily activities such as cooking and community engagement.

At Shonandai Group Home Soyokaze, the core philosophy is 'do what you can, at your own pace,' providing support that respects each resident's lifestyle and abilities.

Living Without Giving Up What You Can Do, Even with Dementia

With dementia, everyday activities such as cooking, shopping, and community interaction may gradually decrease.

At Shonandai Group Home Soyokaze, staff do not take over all tasks preemptively. Instead, they respect each resident's abilities and habits, offering support only when necessary.

From Shopping to Cooking: Building Daily Life Through Food

With dementia, family members or caregivers often take over meal preparation due to safety concerns.

At Shonandai Group Home Soyokaze, meal preparation is considered an essential part of daily life. Residents are encouraged to participate in menu planning, shopping, and cooking within their comfort level.

Additionally, the facility actively organizes outings such as walks, shopping trips, and dining experiences to foster connections with the local community.

Integrating Community Connections into Daily Life

Shonandai Group Home Soyokaze features a 'Community Exchange Room' designed for interaction between residents, families, and local residents. Positioned as a shared living space within the community, the facility will operate as an open venue accessible to the public.

Ahead of opening, the facility has begun collaborating with nearby educational institutions. In the future, it plans to expand exchanges with local students, social resources, and volunteers.

The Community Exchange Room will serve as a hub for natural interactions among families, local residents, and volunteers.

'Kawane' and 'Sorane' – Floors Inspired by the Local Environment

The facility consists of two floors named 'Kawane' (River Sound) and 'Sorane' (Sky Sound), reflecting the desire for residents to live peacefully while feeling close to the region's natural environment.

The first-floor unit, 'Kawane,' is named after the gentle murmur of local rivers, symbolizing a calm and secure life.

The second-floor unit, 'Sorane,' is inspired by the open sky above the region, representing a free and personalized lifestyle.

【Center Director's Comment】

"Of course, we value each resident deeply, but we also place equal importance on creating a supportive environment for our staff. These efforts together lead to better care.

We do not assume that people with dementia cannot do things. Instead, we prioritize creating an environment where individuals can live authentically. We will continue to provide a safe and comfortable place by closely supporting each resident."

Facility Overview

Facility Name: Shonandai Group Home Soyokaze

Location: 741-1 Imaeda, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Service Type: Dementia-specific Group Living Care

Capacity: 18 residents

Opening Date: August 1, 2026

Access: Approximately 4 minutes by car from Shonandai Station on the Odakyu Enoshima Line or Sagami Railway Izumino Line

Website: https://www.sykz.co.jp/shisetsu/222/

About SOYOKAZE Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1997, SOYOKAZE operates a wide range of services under the 'Soyokaze' brand, including home care and residential care. It operates one of the largest numbers of short-stay facilities in the industry (※2) and manages numerous 'multi-functional facilities' that offer multiple services at a single location. The company also actively develops new initiatives, such as freshly prepared meals through its high in-house kitchen rate and programs aimed at extending healthy life expectancy. Through these efforts, SOYOKAZE aims to improve the quality of life (QOL) for the elderly and realize a society where everyone can live authentically.

Company Name: SOYOKAZE Co., Ltd.

Representative: President and CEO Kiyohiko Nakagawa

Headquarters: 2-5-17 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, POLA Aoyama Building 10F

Established: June 1975

Business Activities: Elderly care, home meal delivery, fitness, customer referral services, etc.

Website: https://corp.sykz.co.jp

＜Notes and Sources＞

(※1) As of end of June 2026

(※2) Company analysis based on open data from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's 'Publicly Available Long-Term Care Service Information System' (data published as of end of December 2025)