Högsby

Högsby is in the Above national average group for eldercare, ranking 117 out of 290 municipalities. The share of residents reporting that eldercare functions well in the municipality is 72.7%, notably higher than the national average of 58.6% based on data from 2024. Additionally, the proportion of residents experiencing severe distress related to anxiety or worry in home care is 5.6%, which is significantly above the national average of 3.5%.

The municipality shows a strong performance concerning the personal care provided to the elderly. For instance, individuals reporting that they receive a warm reception from home care staff is at 10.9%, exceeding the national average of 7.4%. Moreover, 12.1% of the elderly report feeling very safe through home care services, while the national average is 8.2%. Similarly, chronic loneliness is reported at 6.8%, above the national average of 4.7%.

In further evaluations, Högsby also shows significant positive outcomes in collaboration with families. Notably, 100% of residents rated collaboration with relatives in home care positively, surpassing the national average of 86.4%. Furthermore, in elder care housing, 12% of residents reported severe distress from anxiety, well exceeding the national average of 6.4%. These factors collectively highlight Högsby's effectiveness in eldercare arrangements, warranting a watchful eye on various individual aspects.