Essunga

Essunga holds a strong position in eldercare, ranking in the Top 10% nationally, with a score of 71.4 based on data from 2022–2025. The municipality demonstrates several notable strengths in its eldercare services, particularly in citizen satisfaction and cost efficiency. The share of residents who feel that eldercare works well in the municipality is 85.7%, significantly above the national average of 58.6% (c01).

Cost effectiveness is a critical aspect of Essunga's eldercare, where the cost per home care recipient is SEK 229,809.5, significantly below the national average of SEK 427,827.2 (c02). This lower cost is coupled with a high level of responsiveness to individual needs, with 8.9% of respondents noting that their needs are well accommodated, which is notably above the national average of 7.4% (c07).

The safety and well-being of the elderly in Essunga is apparent through various indicators. Only 5% report serious issues with anxiety or distress from home care services, significantly higher than the national average of 3.5% (c03). Furthermore, 9.7% of residents affirm an always good reception from home care staff, also significantly above the average of 7.4% (c04). Despite these strong performances, 12% report similar positive experiences with the reception in special housing, aligning closely with the national average of 11.5% (c12). Significant strengths are seen in feelings of safety, with 11.9% of respondents feeling very safe, above the national average of 8.2% (c05).

Finally, feedback concerning the relationships between home care providers and families is positive. Essunga achieves a remarkable 97% in cooperation with relatives, outpacing the national average of 86.4% (c09). The care experience overall, evaluated on a scale of welcome, trust, and safety, yields a relatively high index of 98.2 for special housing, significantly above the national average of 86.8 (c10). Overall, while Essunga demonstrates effective eldercare services based on the available indicators, the picture is diverse in specific areas and should be interpreted with care due to the varying scale and dimensions involved.