Parkinson's Care in South Salt Lake, UT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in South Salt Lake, UT: the local picture

16%

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)

2,054

residents 65 or older (7.8% of South Salt Lake)

40

Medicare-certified home health agencies list South Salt Lake ZIP codes in their service area

305 South Salt Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 17% in Salt Lake County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 40 home health agencies serving South Salt Lake ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

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 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.4%	7.1%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.8%	5.9%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	7.8%	12%	12%
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

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

Nursing homes near South Salt Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Nursing	South Salt Lake, UT	0.5 mi	5 of 5	37	(801) 485-9007
Meadow Brook Rehabilitation And Nursing	Salt Lake City, UT	1.1 mi	2 of 5	41	(801) 487-2248
Monument Healthcare South Salt Lake	Salt Lake City, UT	1.3 mi	1 of 5	140	(801) 466-2211

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 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 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 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 South Salt Lake: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care 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 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 South Salt Lake, UT