Disability Care for Adults in South Salt Lake, UT

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in South Salt Lake, UT: the local picture

13%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.5% in Salt Lake County)

947

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

6.6%

of households have no vehicle (5.5% in Salt Lake County)

40

Medicare-certified home health agencies list South Salt Lake ZIP codes in their service area

About 2,468 South Salt Lake residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 9.5% in Salt Lake County).

947 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

6.6% of South Salt Lake households have no vehicle (5.5% in Salt Lake County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

South Salt Lake compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	South Salt Lake	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	13%	9.5%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.1%	3.3%	3.4%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	5.5%	4.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	31%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.8%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,662	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around South Salt Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Millcreek, UT	3.8 mi	10,044	9.3%
Murray, UT	3.9 mi	8,957	10%
Taylorsville, UT	4.3 mi	7,935	12%
Holladay, UT	5.1 mi	5,881	7.6%
Salt Lake City, UT	5.2 mi	26,103	10%
West Valley City, UT	6.0 mi	12,510	10%

Home health agencies serving South Salt Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Symbii Home Health South	Murray, UT	3.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 433-0344
Solstice Home Health, LLC	Salt Lake City, UT	4.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 485-1035
Brightenlife Home Health	Murray, UT	8.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 585-1475
Active Home Health	Sandy, UT	8.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 438-6285
Utah Home Health - North	Bountiful, UT	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 790-0223

Straight-line miles from the center of South Salt Lake. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in South Salt Lake

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,222 monthly median income of South Salt Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in South Salt Lake: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in South Salt Lake?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,222 monthly median income of South Salt Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Utah.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in South Salt Lake, UT