Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Salt Lake City, UT
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Nursing Assistants in Salt Lake City, UT: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Salt Lake City are Midtown Manor in Salt Lake City (0.9 mi), Pine Creek Rehabilitation And Nursing in Salt Lake City (1.9 mi), Maple Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing in Salt Lake City (3.4 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Utah earn a median $17.25 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Salt Lake City has about 2,735 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Salt Lake City compared with Salt Lake County and Utah
| Census figure | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake County | Utah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 12% | 12% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 25% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 7.8% | 7.5% |
| 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+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Salt Lake, UT | 4.9 mi | 2,294 | 193 |
| South Salt Lake, UT | 5.2 mi | 2,054 | 203 |
| Woods Cross, UT | 6.7 mi | 760 | 12 |
| West Valley City, UT | 7.4 mi | 12,510 | 923 |
| Bountiful, UT | 7.5 mi | 6,716 | 1,103 |
| Millcreek, UT | 8.1 mi | 10,044 | 1,768 |
Nursing homes near Salt Lake City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Manor | Salt Lake City, UT | 0.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 82 | (801) 363-6340 |
| Pine Creek Rehabilitation And Nursing | Salt Lake City, UT | 1.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 34 | (801) 355-9649 |
| Maple Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing | Salt Lake City, UT | 3.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 36 | (801) 355-6891 |
| City Creek Post Acute | Salt Lake City, UT | 3.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 108 | (801) 322-5521 |
| Alpine Meadow Rehabilitation And Nursing | West Valley City, UT | 4.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 42 | (801) 972-1050 |
| St Joseph Villa | Salt Lake City, UT | 4.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 221 | (801) 487-7557 |
Home health agencies serving Salt Lake City
| 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 |
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 a nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
What CNAs 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.
What to know before hiring a nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Salt Lake City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Salt Lake City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Midtown Manor in Salt Lake City (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pine Creek Rehabilitation And Nursing in Salt Lake City (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Maple Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing in Salt Lake City (3.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs 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).
Can a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Bountiful, UT
- Nursing Assistants in Millcreek, UT
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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.
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