Parkinson's Care in Kearns, UT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Kearns, UT: the local picture

28%

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

9.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.1% in Salt Lake County)

3,161

residents 65 or older (8.4% of Kearns)

42

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Kearns ZIP codes in their service area

870 Kearns residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 17% in Salt Lake County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

297 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.4%).

Medicare lists 42 home health agencies serving Kearns ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Kearns compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	Kearns	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.4%	7.1%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	5.9%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	8.4%	12%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	22%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	5.5%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,328	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around Kearns

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Valley City, UT	2.5 mi	12,510	20%
Taylorsville, UT	3.2 mi	7,935	17%
West Jordan, UT	3.4 mi	11,497	19%
Murray, UT	6.4 mi	8,957	25%
Midvale, UT	6.6 mi	3,415	14%
South Jordan, UT	6.8 mi	10,262	12%

Home health agencies serving Kearns

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Symbii Home Health South	Murray, UT	6.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 433-0344
Active Home Health	Sandy, UT	8.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 438-6285
Solstice Home Health, LLC	Salt Lake City, UT	10 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	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 585-1475
Utah Home Health - North	Bountiful, UT	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 790-0223
Utah Home Health	Orem, UT	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 373-1400

Nursing homes near Kearns

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Legacy Village Rehabilitation	Taylorsville, UT	2.1 mi	4 of 5	40	(801) 613-4600
Meadow Peak Rehabilitation	Taylorsville, UT	3.1 mi	3 of 5	75	(385) 255-1105
Rocky Mountain Care - Hunter Hollow	West Valley City, UT	3.4 mi	2 of 5	124	(801) 397-4400

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

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Kearns

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 32% of the $4,694 monthly median income of Kearns 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 experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

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

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Kearns: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kearns?

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 32% of the $4,694 monthly median income of Kearns 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 should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Kearns, UT