Farmington, Utah

Live-In Caregivers in Farmington, UT

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Local figures

Live-In Caregivers in Farmington, UT: the local picture

174
residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)
1,370
households headed by someone 65+ own their home (88%)
83%
of Farmington homes have 3 or more bedrooms (82% in Davis County)
$7.25
Utah minimum wage per hour

About 174 Farmington residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.

A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 83% of homes in Farmington have three or more bedrooms (82% in Davis County); the median home has 8.1 rooms.

Of Farmington households headed by someone 65 or older, 1,370 own their home and 193 rent; among householders 85 and older it is 70 owners and 45 renters. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.

Farmington compared with Davis County and Utah

Census figureFarmingtonDavis CountyUtah
Residents 85 or older0.7%1.0%1.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%19%22%
Residents 65+ with a disability18%28%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.4%7.1%7.5%
Residents 65 or older11%11%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home8.0%11%16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$81,356$77,239—

Older residents in towns around Farmington

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Fruit Heights, UT3.1 mi1,180144
Kaysville, UT3.7 mi3,606356
Centerville, UT4.2 mi3,283335
West Bountiful, UT5.8 mi98845
Layton, UT7.0 mi9,019711
Woods Cross, UT7.7 mi76012

Emergency hospitals near Farmington

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Lakeview HospitalBountiful, UT7.6 mi5 of 5(801) 299-2200
Holy Cross Hospital-DavisLayton, UT7.9 mi5 of 5(801) 807-7000
Intermountain Health Layton HospitalLayton, UT7.9 mi5 of 5(801) 543-6000

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

What it covers

What a live-in caregiver can help with

  • Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
  • Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
  • Medication reminders and appointment rides
  • Companionship and a steady routine
Cost

What live-in care costs in Farmington

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $17.25 an hour (the Utah median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,738 a month (55% of the $6,780 monthly median income of Farmington households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,558 a month (185% of the $6,780 monthly median income of Farmington households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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 live-in caregiver

Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).

Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.

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

Questions

Live-In Caregivers in Farmington: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Farmington?

Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, about 7.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Farmington (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (801) 299-2200. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does live-in care cost in Farmington?

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $17.25 an hour (the Utah median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,738 a month (55% of the $6,780 monthly median income of Farmington households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,558 a month (185% of the $6,780 monthly median income of Farmington households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Live-in or 24-hour care in Farmington?

A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake; in Farmington it costs more than three times as much a month (see the cost section above). Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.

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.

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