- Yokohama-shi Top Page
- Yokohama City Q & A Frequently Asked Questions
- Search by the competent ward office
- Health and Social Welfare Bureau
- Disability Independence Support Section
- It is difficult to take a bath at home. Can I get a bathing service?
Here's the text.
It is difficult to take a bath at home. Can I get a bathing service?
Last Updated January 9, 2024
We provide on-site bathing services and facility bathing services for severely disabled people who have difficulty bathing at home.
Contents
[Visit bathing] Dispatch a mobile bathing car to your home to provide bathing opportunities. Up to twice a week. However, from June to September, up to three times a week)
[Facility Bathing] If the visiting bathing service is difficult due to reasons such as the type of residence, etc., we will provide bathing opportunities with special bathtubs such as special elderly nursing homes in the city by picking up sleepers. (up to once a week)
Target person
[Visit bathing] In principle, people with severe physical disabilities at home who are 18 years old or older and 64 years old or younger (grade 2 or higher) who have difficulty bathing at home ※1
[Facility Bathing] Severely disabled people at home who have difficulty bathing at home (grade 2 or higher) ※2
※1 Not eligible if you have been certified by the long-term care insurance system.
※2 Not applicable if you are receiving The Long-term Care Insurance's outpatient care or disability day service (elderly day care) (with bath addition).
Costs
[Visit bathing and facility bathing] In principle, 10% burden. There is a reduction or exemption depending on the amount of income.
Window
Related Websites
Inquiries to this page
Health and Social Welfare Bureau Disability Independence Support Division (in charge of home service)
Telephone: 045-671-2402
Telephone: 045-671-2402
Fax: 045-671-3566
Email address: kf-helper@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 975-563-213