Home Health Aides in Salt Lake City, UT
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Salt Lake City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Salt Lake City, UT: the local picture
53 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Salt Lake City ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.
Home health and personal care aides in Utah earn a median $17.25 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $16.28 and $18.67.
Salt Lake City has about 26,103 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.
Salt Lake City compared with Salt Lake County and Utah
| Census figure | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake County | Utah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 12% | 12% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| 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+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Salt Lake, UT | 4.9 mi | 2,294 | 25% |
| South Salt Lake, UT | 5.2 mi | 2,054 | 32% |
| Woods Cross, UT | 6.7 mi | 760 | 20% |
| West Valley City, UT | 7.4 mi | 12,510 | 35% |
| Bountiful, UT | 7.5 mi | 6,716 | 30% |
| Millcreek, UT | 8.1 mi | 10,044 | 29% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Salt Lake City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symbii Davis Home Health | Bountiful, UT | 7.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (801) 298-8983 |
| Utah Home Health - North | Bountiful, UT | 7.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (801) 790-0223 |
| Symbii Home Health South | Murray, UT | 8.6 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 | 9.2 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 | 13 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 | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (801) 438-6285 |
| Symbii Home Health | Layton, UT | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (801) 444-0221 |
| Atlas Home Care | Layton, UT | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (801) 771-9099 |
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 a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides 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.
What to know before hiring a home health aide
Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.
Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Home Health Aides in Salt Lake City: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Salt Lake City?
Medicare lists 53 certified agencies whose service area includes Salt Lake City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Symbii Davis Home Health (5 of 5), Utah Home Health - North (5 of 5), Symbii Home Health South (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides 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).
What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?
Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.
More senior care near Salt Lake City
Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in North Salt Lake, UT
- Home Health Aides in South Salt Lake, UT
- Home Health Aides in Woods Cross, UT
- Home Health Aides in West Valley City, UT
- Home Health Aides in Bountiful, UT
- Home Health Aides in Millcreek, UT
- Home Health Aides in Taylorsville, UT
- Home Health Aides in West Bountiful, UT
- Home Health Aides in Murray, UT
- Home Health Aides in Kearns, UT
- Home Health Aides in Holladay, UT
- Home Health Aides in Centerville, UT
- Home Health Aides in Midvale, UT
- Home Health Aides in West Jordan, UT
- Home Health Aides in Cottonwood Heights, UT
- Home Health Aides in Magna, UT
Other care in Salt Lake City
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.
Find home health aides in Salt Lake City
Posting is free and takes about ten minutes. Caregivers near Salt Lake City can see it as soon as it is live.
Create your free family accountLooking for caregiving work instead? Create a free caregiver profile.
