Grums

Grums is positioned in the Top 10% nationally for eldercare, ranking 26 out of 290 municipalities based on several indicators. The results indicate a significant efficiency in costs related to eldercare, with expenses for home care services at SEK 316,527.4 per user, which is notably below the national average of SEK 427,827.2. This efficiency is further supported by a strong score in user assessments where 10.2% of respondents reported feeling very secure with the home care services, compared with the national average of 8.2%.

Within the specific evaluations of eldercare services, Grums shows a higher incidence of reported positive experiences. For example, 16.8% of individuals in residential care reported always receiving good treatment, significantly above the national average of 11.5%. Furthermore, 95% of respondents indicated good cooperation with relatives in the same context, which is notably higher than the national average of 83%.

The municipality also reports concerns regarding mental health among its elderly population. The percentage of individuals in residential care suffering from significant anxiety or fear is at 8.1%, significantly exceeding the national average of 6.4%. Additionally, 5.5% of those receiving home care services reported severe feelings of loneliness, which is somewhat higher than the national average of 4.7%. Despite these concerns, a notable 69.7% of respondents in the citizen survey felt that elderly services function well in Grums, compared to the national average of 58.6%.