Lilla Edet

Lilla Edet, with a population of 14,442, is positioned in the Top 25% nationally for eldercare, ranking 64th out of 290 municipalities. This indicates a favorable standing in comparison to the national landscape, particularly with regard to several key indicators within eldercare services during the period 2024–2025.

The assessment of social well-being in Lilla Edet reflects significant findings. The share of older individuals experiencing severe anxiety or distress related to home care stands at 4.9%, which is significantly above the national average of 3.5%. In terms of feelings of security, 9.9% report a high level of confidence in their home care support, exceeding the national average of 8.2%. Notably, 6% of respondents express severe feelings of loneliness, up from the national average of 4.7%. These figures suggest an ongoing challenge in addressing mental health and well-being among the elderly population.

Within institutional elderly care in Lilla Edet, 9.3% of residents report severe anxiety, which is significantly above the national average of 6.4%. Moreover, the proportion of residents receiving consistently good treatment reaches 15.7%, higher than the national average of 11.5%. Regarding collaboration with relatives, 84.8% feel supported, which is similar to the national average of 83%. Furthermore, general citizen satisfaction indicated that 69.3% affirm that eldercare services function well, notably higher than the national average of 58.6%.

The costs associated with home care in Lilla Edet amount to SEK 492,586.70 per recipient, which is notably above the national average of SEK 427,827.20. Additionally, 8.5% of home care recipients feel that their needs are well accommodated, a rate that is somewhat above the national average of 7.4%. These statistics underscore the municipality's significant investment in eldercare services and the perceived adjustments to individual needs in service delivery.