Mobility Assistance in Salt Lake City, UT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Salt Lake City, UT: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Salt Lake County)

2,735

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Salt Lake City)

34%

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

About 4,868 Salt Lake City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 17% in Salt Lake County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,735 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Salt Lake City that list physical therapy include Symbii Davis Home Health and Utah Home Health - North; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Salt Lake City compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	Salt Lake City	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.5%	5.9%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	25%	22%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.5%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,645	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around Salt Lake City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Salt Lake, UT	4.9 mi	2,294	14%
South Salt Lake, UT	5.2 mi	2,054	16%
Woods Cross, UT	6.7 mi	760	8.4%
West Valley City, UT	7.4 mi	12,510	20%
Bountiful, UT	7.5 mi	6,716	16%
Millcreek, UT	8.1 mi	10,044	13%

Home health agencies serving Salt Lake City (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

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

Emergency hospitals near Salt Lake City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lds Hospital	Salt Lake City, UT	1.7 mi	5 of 5	(801) 408-1100
Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake	Salt Lake City, UT	3.8 mi	3 of 5	(801) 350-4111

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 caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance 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 caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

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

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Salt Lake City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance 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 does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Salt Lake City, UT