Home Health Aides in South Salt Lake, UT: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in South Salt Lake, UT: the local picture

40

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

$17.25

median hourly wage of home care aides in Utah (BLS, May 2025)

2,054

residents 65 or older (7.8% of South Salt Lake)

32%

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

40 Medicare-certified home health agencies list South Salt Lake 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.

South Salt Lake has about 2,054 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

South Salt Lake compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	South Salt Lake	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	7.8%	12%	12%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.8%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	31%	21%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,662	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around South Salt Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Millcreek, UT	3.8 mi	10,044	29%
Murray, UT	3.9 mi	8,957	36%
Taylorsville, UT	4.3 mi	7,935	30%
Holladay, UT	5.1 mi	5,881	28%
Salt Lake City, UT	5.2 mi	26,103	34%
West Valley City, UT	6.0 mi	12,510	35%

Medicare-certified 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
Atlas Home Care	Layton, UT	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 771-9099
Utah Home Health	Orem, UT	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 373-1400
Caregiver Support Network, Inc.	Salt Lake City, UT	3.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 747-2100

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 home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides 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 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.

Questions

Home Health Aides in South Salt Lake: common questions

Which home health agencies serve South Salt Lake?

Medicare lists 40 certified agencies whose service area includes South Salt Lake ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Symbii Home Health South (5 of 5), Solstice Home Health, LLC (5 of 5), Brightenlife Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides 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).

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.

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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.

Home Health Aides in South Salt Lake, UT