In-Home Dementia Care in Salt Lake City, UT

Local figures

Dementia Care in Salt Lake City, UT: the local picture

2,735

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

26,103

residents 65 or older (13% of Salt Lake City)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Salt Lake County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Salt Lake City has about 2,735 residents aged 85 or older among 26,103 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Salt Lake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Salt Lake City residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Salt Lake City compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	Salt Lake City	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65 or older	13%	12%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.8%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	21%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,645	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around Salt Lake City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Salt Lake, UT	4.9 mi	2,294	193
South Salt Lake, UT	5.2 mi	2,054	203
Woods Cross, UT	6.7 mi	760	12
West Valley City, UT	7.4 mi	12,510	923
Bountiful, UT	7.5 mi	6,716	1,103
Millcreek, UT	8.1 mi	10,044	1,768

Nursing homes near Salt Lake City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Midtown Manor	Salt Lake City, UT	0.9 mi	1 of 5	82	(801) 363-6340
Pine Creek Rehabilitation And Nursing	Salt Lake City, UT	1.9 mi	3 of 5	34	(801) 355-9649
Maple Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing	Salt Lake City, UT	3.4 mi	1 of 5	36	(801) 355-6891
City Creek Post Acute	Salt Lake City, UT	3.9 mi	4 of 5	108	(801) 322-5521
Alpine Meadow Rehabilitation And Nursing	West Valley City, UT	4.2 mi	5 of 5	42	(801) 972-1050
St Joseph Villa	Salt Lake City, UT	4.3 mi	3 of 5	221	(801) 487-7557

Hospices serving Salt Lake City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
True North Hospice	South Salt Lake, UT	4.7 mi	(801) 922-4790
Hospice For Utah LLC	South Salt Lake, UT	4.7 mi	(801) 576-1455
Cns Community Hospice	West Valley City, UT	6.9 mi	(801) 233-6100
Ovation Hospice Of Salt Lake	Bountiful, UT	7.6 mi	(385) 486-3697

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

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Salt Lake City

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 33% of the $4,554 monthly median income of Salt Lake City 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Salt Lake City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Salt Lake City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Midtown Manor in Salt Lake City (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pine Creek Rehabilitation And Nursing in Salt Lake City (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Maple Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing in Salt Lake City (3.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Salt Lake City?

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 33% of the $4,554 monthly median income of Salt Lake City 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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 Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Salt Lake City, UT