Strömsund

Strömsund ranks in the Top 10% nationally for eldercare, which reflects its relatively strong performance in this domain. The municipality reports a cost for home care services of SEK 501,403.1 per user, notably above the national average of SEK 427,827.2 during the period 2024–2025. This metric illustrates a significant investment in eldercare, aimed at meeting the needs of its residents.

In resident assessments, Strömsund shows positive engagement with families, achieving a 100% collaboration rate in home care, well above the national average of 86.4%. Similarly, 91.9% of residents in particular housing arrangements report that communication with their relatives is positive, exceeding the national average of 83%. However, challenges persist, with 5.3% of home care users stating they experience severe feelings of loneliness, which is notably higher than the national average of 4.7%.

The perception of care quality in Strömsund is further illustrated through assessments of staff interactions. In home care, 7% of users feel they consistently receive good treatment, paralleling the national average of 7.4%. While residents in special housing rated their feelings of safety at 8.4%, similar to the national average of 8.2%, there is still room for improvement in managing anxiety-related challenges, where 6.1% of residents reported severe concerns, slightly below the average of 6.4%.