Nagoya Severe Motor and Intellectual Disabilities Center
About
Located in Hirate-cho, Kita Ward, Nagoya City, this medical institution provides specialized medical care and nursing care for persons with severe physical and intellectual disabilities. The facility offers internal medicine services with consultation hours from 8:45 AM to 5:15 PM. A notable feature of this facility is the short-term respite care service available for families who care for persons with severe physical and intellectual disabilities at home and are temporarily unable to provide care due to illness, family events, or the need for rest. This service, available to Nagoya City residents, has a capacity of 10 individuals and can be utilized by persons with severe physical and intellectual disabilities who require constant nursing care in addition to medical care. Persons with severe physical and intellectual disabilities refers to those with an Ai-techo (Handbook for the Mentally Disabled) Grade 1 or 2 and a physical disability certificate limb disability Grade 1 or 2, or those certified as persons with severe physical and intellectual disabilities by a child consultation center. In addition to these specialized care functions, the facility is barrier-free with parking available and offers services in English.
