Impact Bond: Supporting self-reliance among the elderly in need of care/support and preventing escalation 
Stage of development: Implementation
Policy sector: Health
Intervention: At the outset of service delivery, KUMAMOTO Wellness Support Institute Inc. will conduct research on usage of care facilities, which will result in visualised data on changes in needs for each facility. The result will be communicated with all the care facilities through training and recommended changes. The programme also provides training for users of thse facilities to maintain their health and prevent escalation. The research will also be visible to local residents through seminars and promotion, further incentivising care facilities to implement these changes. 
Date outcomes contract signed: 2020-08
Start of service provision: 2020-08
Anticipated end of service provision: 2021-07
Maximum potential outcome payment: 13644000 JPY
Maximum potential outcome payment (USD): 124318.9066059225
Target population: All care and rehabilitation facilities in Omuta city (76 facilities, 3,122 users in total are categorised as 'in need of support' level 1 and 2, and 'in need of care' level 1 to 4). 
Targeted number of service users or beneficiaries: 3122
Targeted unit type: Individual
Service and beneficiaries notes: All the day-care and day-care rehabilitation facilities in Omuta involve 76 facilities and 3,122 users with the support needing level: 1 to 4.