Gwangmyeong City Receives 'Highest Rating' in Ministry of Health and Welfare's Elderly Care Service Evaluation

Establishing a Customized Care and Safety Management System to Support 1,189 Seniors

Gwangmyeong City, Gyeonggi Province, announced on December 8 that it received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award after achieving the highest rating in this year's evaluation of the Customized Care Service for the Elderly Project by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Eunkyung Seo, Director of Soha Senior Welfare Center in Gwangmyeong City (right), is taking a commemorative photo after receiving the Minister of Health and Welfare Award at the "2025 National Customized Care Service for the Elderly Awards Ceremony" held on the 4th at the Glad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul. Provided by Gwangmyeong City

This evaluation, conducted for 60 institutions nationwide, was based on a comprehensive assessment using 31 indicators, including the operational system and management capabilities, the appropriateness of service provision, and the safety support system.

In the evaluation, the Soha Senior Welfare Center in Gwangmyeong City received the highest rating (Aa), which corresponds to the top 10 percent, and was awarded the Minister's Award along with an incentive of 6 million won.

The city explained that it received high marks for actively promoting various care programs, such as establishing a monitoring system that closely observes the daily lives of the elderly, providing customized care, and building strong connections with local resources.

In particular, this year, dedicated social workers and life support staff were assigned to provide personalized daily support services to 1,189 care recipients, including safety checks through home visits and phone calls, household assistance, accompaniment for outings, and health and life education.

Park Seungwon, Mayor of Gwangmyeong City, stated, "As the elderly population is rapidly increasing, the city has expanded support with the goal of becoming a leading city in elderly care," adding, "We will continue to pay close attention so that seniors can enjoy a safe and happy later life."

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