Yokohama City Revokes Operating License of Eldercare Provider for Serious Violations
Yokohama, Japan – August 22, 2025 – Yokohama City announced today the revocation of the operating license for a designated provider under the Long-Term Care Insurance Act, citing grave breaches of regulations designed to ensure the quality and safety of eldercare services. The decision, made public through a press release issued by the city, underscores Yokohama City’s commitment to upholding the standards of care for its senior residents.
The provider, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed by the city in the initial announcement, was found to have violated key provisions of the Long-Term Care Insurance Act. While specific details of the violations will likely be elaborated upon in subsequent communications, the severity of the infractions necessitated the most stringent measure available: license revocation.
This action reflects the city’s diligent oversight of businesses operating within the crucial eldercare sector. The Long-Term Care Insurance system is designed to provide essential support and services to individuals who require assistance due to age or health conditions, and the integrity of its providers is paramount. Yokohama City, through its health and welfare departments, conducts regular monitoring and inspections to ensure compliance with all legal requirements and to safeguard the well-being of all recipients of these vital services.
The revocation signifies that the affected provider will no longer be permitted to offer services recognized and subsidized under the Long-Term Care Insurance Act. Yokohama City is expected to work closely with the affected individuals who were receiving services from this provider to ensure a seamless transition to alternative, fully compliant care providers. Efforts will be made to minimize any disruption to their daily lives and ongoing care plans.
Yokohama City’s Municipal Government emphasizes that this decisive action is a testament to their unwavering dedication to ensuring that all eldercare services within the city meet the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and ethical conduct. Residents can be assured that the city will continue to enforce regulations rigorously and take swift action against any entity that compromises the trust placed in them by the community and the vulnerable individuals they serve.
Further information regarding the specific nature of the violations and the process for transitioning services for affected individuals is anticipated to be released by Yokohama City in due course.
【記者発表】介護保険法に基づく介護保険指定事業者の指定取消処分について
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