Shiraikai Shirai Hospital

What Shiraikai Shirai Hospital does

Shiraikai Shirai Hospital (白井病院) is a specialty medical facility located at 2776 Shinke, Sennan City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, operated by Medical Corporation Hakukkai (医療法人白卯会). It is designated by Osaka Prefecture as an official Dementia Disease Medical Center (大阪府指定認知症疾患医療センター), and provides an integrated care continuum spanning specialized outpatient clinics (dementia/memory disorders, Parkinson's disease, respiratory, neurology, psychiatry, orthopedics), a dedicated inpatient dementia treatment ward in the East Building (東館) with restraint-minimizing architectural design, full rehabilitation services (PT/OT/ST), and a home healthcare network including visiting nursing (Carrot), visiting rehabilitation, day care (Shirai no Hanare), and care plan center. The hospital also operates a group clinic, Shirai Clinic (白井医院), in Kishiwada City.

The hospital's core diagnostic technology is a 1.5 Tesla MRI system (newly replaced and operational as of May 2026), used both for general diagnostic imaging and the Brain Dock (脳ドック) screening service that detects cerebral infarctions, hemorrhages, tumors, and carotid stenosis, with subsidized pricing tiers for Sennan and Hannan city residents. Pharmacological capabilities include Lecanemab treatment for early-stage Alzheimer's disease, initiated in March 2024. Community engagement is a notable operational pillar, anchored by long-running educational series including 'Parkinson no Tsudoi' (パーキンソンの集い) study sessions since 2019, the 'Salon Marie Gold' patient/family exchange group, and recurring community events (Rabbit Cafe, Rabbit Music Concerts, WAO Exercise program) held in the on-site Rabbit Hall (ラビットホール).

Revenue is generated under Japan's national healthcare fee schedule across multiple service lines: outpatient consultation, hospitalization, rehabilitation, home healthcare, and Brain Dock examinations with municipal subsidies. The hospital recently expanded its municipal footprint by winning the FY2026 Sennan City Dementia Initial Intensive Support Promotion Project contract, and added an afternoon orthopedic clinic in November 2025. As a private medical corporation with no disclosed parent, investors, or public listing, the hospital operates independently within the Osaka South / Sennan regional referral network.

Name

Shiraikai Shirai Hospital

Legal name

Medical Corporation Hakukkai Shirai Hospital (、医療法人白卯会 白井病院)

Website

https://shiraihp.or.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Shiraikai Shirai Hospital is a designated Dementia Disease Medical Center in Sennan City, Osaka, providing integrated outpatient, inpatient, rehabilitation, and home healthcare services for elderly patients with dementia, Parkinson's disease, respiratory conditions, and orthopedic needs across the Osaka South region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geriatric Specialty Hospital Services

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Dementia Care Coordination & Care Planning (HSABAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD) (HSABAIAF), Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD), In-Home Dementia Care Services (Specialized Personal Care) (HLADACAI)

Keywords

• Dementia medical care
• Geriatric healthcare services
• Parkinson's disease treatment
• Rehabilitation medical services
• Home healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sennan

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Outpatient Consultation Services: Specialized outpatient clinics for dementia/memory disorders, Parkinson's disease, respiratory diseases, internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, and orthopedics
2. Hospitalization Services: Inpatient care including dementia treatment ward with comprehensive facilities for long-term care
3. Rehabilitation Services: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation programs for inpatients and day service users
4. Home Healthcare Services: Home nursing (Carrot), home rehabilitation, visiting care station, day care services, and care plan center operations
5. Brain Dock Examination: MRI-based brain examination service with pricing tiers based on municipal subsidies

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shiraikai Shirai Hospital operates as a multi-specialty community hospital providing outpatient consultations, inpatient hospitalization, rehabilitation, and home healthcare services. It specializes in dementia care (operating as an Osaka Prefecture-designated Dementia Disease Medical Center), Parkinson's disease treatment, respiratory disease care for elderly patients, and MRI-based Brain Dock diagnostic examinations. The hospital also runs a group clinic in Kishiwada City, day care services, community programs, and educational initiatives such as the Parkinson's Gathering study sessions.

Product overview

Shiraikai Shirai Hospital is a multi-specialty medical facility offering a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem spanning outpatient services, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and home-based care. The hospital operates as Osaka Prefecture-designated dementia medical center, providing specialized services including dementia consultation, Parkinson's disease treatment, respiratory care, and brain health checkups (brain dock) using MRI technology. The facility maintains a dedicated dementia treatment ward (East Building) and offers community integration programs through the 'Shirai no Hanare' day service center and Rabbit Hall community space. Home-based services include visiting nursing, home rehabilitation, day care services, and care management support. The hospital also operates a group clinic (Shirai Clinic) in Kishiwada City. Services are delivered through multiple departments: internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry/psychosomatic medicine, orthopedics, and rehabilitation medicine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outpatient Consultation Services (外来) Multi-specialty outpatient consultation services providing diagnostic and treatment services across internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry/psychosomatic medicine, and orthopedics departments for community patients.
• Inpatient Hospitalization Services (入院) Inpatient hospitalization services with comprehensive facilities including patient rooms, dining halls, bathing facilities, toilets, and living function recovery training rooms to support safe treatment and recuperation.
• Rehabilitation Services (リハビリ) Comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy provided by a specialist team to support functional recovery for inpatients and day service users.
• Home Healthcare Services (在宅支援サービス) Integrated home healthcare services including home nursing station (Carrot/キャロット), home rehabilitation, visiting care, home medical care guidance, day care (Shirai no Hanare/白井のはなれ), and care plan center (居宅介護支援) to support elderly patients living independently at home.
• Day Care Service - Shirai no Hanare (白井のはなれ) Multi-purpose community day service space providing day services for care-certified individuals and an open community gathering place for local residents, located on the 4th floor of the East Building.
• Visiting Nursing Station - Carrot (訪問看護ステーション キャロット) Home-based visiting nursing service providing medical social worker support to address concerns of patients receiving care at home.
• Day Rehabilitation Service (通所リハビリテーション) Day rehabilitation (day care) service utilizing indoor walking course, day room, rehabilitation room, and bathing facilities to provide physical therapy and occupational therapy services.
• Care Plan Center - Home Care Management (居宅介護支援) Care plan creation service for care-certified individuals, providing care management support to coordinate home-based care services.
• Shirai Clinic (白井医院) - Group Clinic Group clinic in Kishiwada City, Osaka providing general internal medicine and geriatric psychiatry services as part of the Shiraikai medical group network.
• Specialized Outpatient Clinics (専門外来) Specialty outpatient clinics operated as Osaka Prefecture-designated Dementia Disease Medical Center, including dementia/memory loss consultation, memory loss outpatient, brain dock, respiratory diseases, and Parkinson's disease specialty outpatient services.
• Brain Dock - MRI Brain Examination (脳ドック) MRI-based brain examination service for early detection of asymptomatic cerebral infarction, microhemorrhage, brain tumors (which cause subdural hemorrhage), cerebral aneurysms, and carotid artery stenosis. General price 28,000 yen, with municipal subsidies reducing cost to 8,000 yen for Sennan City residents and 5,600 yen for Hannan City residents.
• Respiratory Disease Specialty Outpatient (呼吸器疾患専門外来) Specialty outpatient clinic for respiratory diseases including asthma outpatient, sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) outpatient, and dyspnea outpatient, treating elderly patients with pneumonia, SAS, asthma, and other respiratory conditions.
• Parkinson's Disease Specialty Outpatient (パーキンソン病専門外来) Specialty outpatient clinic providing specialist physician treatment and visiting services, with study group 'Pakkin no Tsudoi' supporting home-based living for Parkinson's patients.
• East Building - Dementia Treatment Ward (東館 認知症治療病棟) Designated dementia treatment ward at the East Building, established as Osaka Prefecture-designated Dementia Disease Medical Center, featuring rooms, day rooms, dining halls, bathing facilities, toilets, and living function recovery training rooms on each floor. Implements restraint-free design with skylight corridors for safe wandering.
• Rabbit Hall Community Space (ラビットホール) Community exchange activity space located on the 4th floor of East Building hosting monthly Rabbit Cafe, Parkinson's Gatherings, Salon Marigold, WAO Exercise, singing lessons, and record appreciation gatherings.
• Pakkin no Tsudoi - Parkinson's Gathering Educational Program (パーキンソンの集い) Regular educational study sessions for Parkinson's disease patients and their families covering motor symptoms, medication therapy, non-pharmacological therapy, dysphagia, and psychiatric symptoms through online distribution and in-person meetings.
• Salon Marigold Patient Support Group (サロンマリーゴールド) Patient support community for Parkinson's disease patients, families, and related parties, with participation of doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, certified psychologists, and registered dietitians conducting exchange meetings, study sessions, and rehabilitation exercises.
• Rabbit Cafe Community Event (ラビットカフェ) Monthly community cafe event held on the third Saturday of each month, where attendees can chat and consult with staff on concerns, with seasonal events including Christmas concerts. Entry fee 100 yen.
• MRI Examination Service (MRI検査) Diagnostic imaging service using MRI (magnetic field and radio waves imaging equipment) for early detection of brain stroke and dementia-related cerebrovascular disorders, with safe non-invasive diagnostic equipment. New MRI system became operational in May 2026.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sennan City (泉南市)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Sennan City contracted Shiraikai Shirai Hospital to implement the Dementia Initial Intensive Support Promotion Project for fiscal year 2026. The hospital will deploy a dedicated dementia initial intensive support team, conduct awareness activities, provide dementia care services, and organize team review meetings.
• Shirai Clinic (白井医院)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup clinic in Kishiwada City, Osaka providing general internal medicine and geriatric psychiatry services. Operates as part of the Shiraikai medical group network, providing primary care referrals to the main hospital.
• WAO SENNAN Dementia Care InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with local WAO (Wasurewao) dementia awareness initiative in Sennan City. Dr. Tanaka Keigo provides educational lectures on dementia and COVID-19 prevention for elderly residents through community集会所 activities.
• Tajiri Town Comprehensive Support Center (田尻町地域包括支援センター 花みずき)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Tajiri Town's comprehensive elderly care support center on WAO dementia awareness program 'Wasurewao Tajiri' promoting the message 'W-A-O: Wasuretemo Daijoubu, Anshin to Omoiyari no Machi Tajiri' (Even if you forget, it's okay - a town of reassurance and compassion).
• Medical Corporation Seiwa-kai Family HP Satsuma (医療法人静和会 ファミリーHP薩摩)minorOthersVisitation and training exchange where staff from the Satsuma-based dementia care provider visited Shiraikai Shirai Hospital in September 2019 to learn about its approaches and exchange best practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology: A national research hospital in Aichi Prefecture specializing in geriatrics, dementia, and aging-related disease. Comparable dementia and Parkinson's clinical focus, but operates at much larger scale and with research mandate rather than community focus.
• Osaka General Medical Center: Large public general hospital in Osaka with neurological and geriatric services, providing regional competition for tertiary dementia and Parkinson's referrals. Overlaps with Shiraikai on neurology and rehabilitation but is a broader acute-care operator.
• Tokushukai Medical Group (徳洲会): One of Japan's largest hospital groups operating acute and chronic care facilities nationwide, including dementia and rehabilitation wards. Comparable on dementia and rehabilitation service lines, but operates at far larger national scale.
• Kansai Medical University Medical Center: University-affiliated general hospital in Osaka's southern suburbs (Moriguchi area) providing neurology, geriatrics, and home medical care. Comparable regional Osaka footprint and overlap on dementia/neurology, but with broader teaching hospital mandate.

Direct peers

• Kawamura Hospital (川村病院): A dementia-focused specialty hospital in Okayama known for restraint-free care and comprehensive dementia treatment. Highly comparable in clinical philosophy (restraint minimization, dementia specialization) and similar mid-sized regional scale.
• Yokufukai Hospital (浴風会病院): A Tokyo-based specialty geriatric and dementia hospital operated by a social welfare corporation, with long-term dementia wards and community programs. Most directly comparable Japanese specialty dementia inpatient operator, though larger and urban-based.
• Sakuramachi Kinen Hospital / Satsuma HP Family: A small dementia-care operator (Medical Corporation Seiwa-kai) in Satsuma, Kagoshima, which has previously sent staff to Shiraikai for restraint-free dementia ward training (per Sep 2019 exchange). Highly comparable in size, mission, and dementia ward design philosophy.

Regional players

• Tsukamoto Rehabilitation Hospital: A Kansai-area rehabilitation-focused hospital with similar inpatient rehab and day rehabilitation programs. Comparable on rehabilitation service line and Osaka-region patient base, though less focused on dementia specialty.
• JCHO Osaka Hospital: Japan Community Health care Organization hospital in central Osaka providing general medicine and rehabilitation services. Comparable regional community-hospital positioning and elderly patient mix, though with broader general-care scope.
• Senri Chuo Hospital (千里中央病院): A community hospital in northern Osaka serving a similar suburban Osaka demographic with internal medicine and rehabilitation focus. Comparable as a regional secondary-care competitor for elderly patients in the Osaka periphery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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