Mobility Assistance in South Salt Lake, UT

Local figures

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

16%

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

203

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Murray)

32%

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

About 305 South Salt Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 17% in Salt Lake County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving South Salt Lake that list physical therapy include Symbii Home Health South and Solstice Home Health, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

South Salt Lake compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	South Salt Lake	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.8%	5.9%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	25%	22%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	5.5%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,662	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around South Salt Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Millcreek, UT	3.8 mi	10,044	13%
Murray, UT	3.9 mi	8,957	25%
Taylorsville, UT	4.3 mi	7,935	17%
Holladay, UT	5.1 mi	5,881	17%
Salt Lake City, UT	5.2 mi	26,103	19%
West Valley City, UT	6.0 mi	12,510	20%

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

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

Emergency hospitals near South Salt Lake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Intermountain Medical Center	Murray, UT	3.4 mi	5 of 5	(801) 507-7000
Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake	Salt Lake City, UT	4.2 mi	3 of 5	(801) 350-4111

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 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 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 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 South Salt Lake: common questions

How much does mobility assistance 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 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 South Salt Lake, UT