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Nichii Care Palace Improves Employee Compensation in 2026

In July 2026, Nichii Care Palace, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and part of the Nippon Life Group, will introduce a substantial 5.5% salary increase for all employees. This proactive measure is part of the company's commitment to improving working conditions, especially in the context of Japan's aging population and the acute need for skilled caregiving professionals.

Background and Purpose

With Japan facing a demographic shift due to a declining birthrate and an increasing elderly population, securing and retaining caregiving talent has become a critical challenge for the entire industry. Nichii Care Palace recognizes that investing in its workforce is essential not only for sustaining high-quality care services but also for creating a productive and motivated workforce. By redistributing the gains from improved operational efficiencies—such as optimized staff placement—the company aims to promote continuous improvements in employee compensation.

Overview of Compensation Improvement

1. Salary Increase Rate

• - Improvement Rate: 5.5%
• - Effective From: July 2026 salary payments

2. Expanded Scope of Application

Traditionally focused on caregiving roles, the scope of the compensation improvement has now expanded to encompass all job types within the company, reflecting a comprehensive commitment to all staff members.

• - Categories Affected:

- Caregiving staff
- Nursing professionals
- Rehabilitation training instructors
- Care managers (Support coordinators)
- Life consultants
- Administrative staff and more.

3. Key Improvements

• - Increased Caregiving Staff Compensation Allowance
• - Uniform hourly wage increase of ¥60 for all positions
• - Enhanced qualification allowances with broader eligibility
• - New and increased operational allowances
• - Increased managerial allowances

Furthermore, for specialist roles such as care managers and nursing professionals, new allowance structures will be established, aimed at recognizing the specific expertise and responsibilities of these crucial positions.

Looking Ahead

Nichii Care Palace is dedicated to continuing its investments in human resources as a key management priority, reinforcing its commitment to foster an environment where employees can work with confidence and stability. The company aims to be a preferred choice among job seekers while consistently delivering high-quality caregiving services to residents and their families. By doing so, Nichii Care Palace strives to realize a sustainable caregiving business model, ensuring that its services remain available and effective in the long term.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Nichii Care Palace Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 4-6 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
• - CEO: Noriyuki Sakurai
• - Business Focus: Elderly care services including Nichii Home (nursing home), Nichii Maison (residential care), and Iris Garden (service-covered housing for the elderly).
• - Founded: June 1964
• - Capital: 800 million yen (wholly owned subsidiary of Nichii Holdings)
• - Official Website:** Nichii Care Palace