Live-In Caregivers in Orem, UT: 24-Hour Home Care

Local figures

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

1,174

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

$73,009

median yearly income of households headed by someone 65+

$7.25

Utah minimum wage per hour

$17.25

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

About 1,174 Orem 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 is usually paid by the day or week, but the hours worked still count: under federal rules, a live-in worker you employ directly is owed at least minimum wage for every hour worked, though sleep and meal time agreed in writing can be excluded. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

The median household headed by someone 65 or older in Orem has an income of $73,009 a year, against $77,986 across Utah County. Long-term care insurance, veterans’ benefits and Medicaid home care programs can help with the cost.

Orem compared with Utah County and Utah

Census figure	Orem	Utah County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	0.8%	1.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	18%	22%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	5.6%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	10%	7.9%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	16%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,009	$77,986	—

Older residents in towns around Orem

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Vineyard, UT	3.0 mi	297	44
Lindon, UT	3.2 mi	1,514	103
Provo, UT	4.6 mi	7,693	1,080
Pleasant Grove, UT	5.5 mi	3,592	413
American Fork, UT	7.5 mi	3,334	302
Cedar Hills, UT	8.4 mi	885	108

Emergency hospitals near Orem

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Orem Community Hospital	Orem, UT	1.1 mi	not rated	(801) 714-3307
Timpanogos Regional Hospital	Orem, UT	1.1 mi	4 of 5	(801) 714-6800
Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital	Provo, UT	3.5 mi	5 of 5	(801) 373-7850

Straight-line miles from the center of Orem. 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 Orem

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 40 hours of help a week comes to about $2,990 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $6,084 monthly median income of Orem 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 live-in caregiver

Live-in arrangements need a written agreement: hours on duty, sleep time, meal breaks, days off, the private room, and pay. Under federal law a live-in domestic worker you employ directly must be paid at least minimum wage for all hours worked but may be exempt from federal overtime. Some states require overtime anyway. The U.S. Department of Labor explains the federal rules in 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 Orem: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Orem?

Orem Community Hospital in Orem, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Orem (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (801) 714-3307. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does live-in care cost in Orem?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 40 hours of help a week comes to about $2,990 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $6,084 monthly median income of Orem 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 live-in and 24-hour care?

A live-in caregiver lives in the home and has sleep and break time, usually with one person on duty. 24-hour care is staffed in shifts by two or three caregivers so someone is always awake. 24-hour care costs more but suits people who need frequent help at night.

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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.

Live-In Caregivers in Orem, UT