Skinnskatteberg

Skinnskatteberg is situated in Västmanland county and has a population of 4,256. In the domain of eldercare, it ranks 58 out of 290 municipalities, placing it in the Top 25% nationally. The municipality's score of 58.1 reflects notable strengths as well as areas for improvement when compared to national averages.

Significant indicators from the eldercare domain reveal that Skinnskatteberg's residents report a sense of security and well-being. For example, 15.7% feel very secure in their care, which is significantly above the national average of 8.2%. Furthermore, regarding the adaptability of care needs, 15.3% indicate their needs are met flexibly, compared to 7.4% nationally. However, 9.1% experience severe anxiety, exceeding the national figure of 3.5%. This highlights a juxtaposition of positive reception of services but also noteworthy mental health challenges among some residents.

The cost of elderly home care services in Skinnskatteberg is SEK 311,469.9 per recipient, which is significantly lower than the national average of SEK 427,827.2. In terms of service quality, 12.9% have reported consistent good treatment within home care, compared to a lower national average of 7.4%. Additionally, 10.8% of residents face severe loneliness, higher than the national average of 4.7%. For those in special accommodations, 5% report severe anxiety, which is significantly below the national average of 6.4%. These results illustrate a mixed picture where affordability is a strong point, while mental health issues and feelings of isolation remain areas of concern.