Respite Care in South Salt Lake, UT for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in South Salt Lake, UT: the local picture

2,054

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

60%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

32%

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

43

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Salt Lake ZIP codes

Most older adults in South Salt Lake live with someone: 60% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 603 South Salt Lake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (30% in Salt Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 43 hospices serving South Salt Lake ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

South Salt Lake compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	South Salt Lake	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	25%	22%
Residents 65 or older	7.8%	12%	12%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.8%	7.5%
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+	65+ with a disability
Millcreek, UT	3.8 mi	10,044	29%
Murray, UT	3.9 mi	8,957	36%
Taylorsville, UT	4.3 mi	7,935	30%
Holladay, UT	5.1 mi	5,881	28%
Salt Lake City, UT	5.2 mi	26,103	34%
West Valley City, UT	6.0 mi	12,510	35%

Hospices serving South Salt Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
True North Hospice	South Salt Lake, UT	0.7 mi	(801) 922-4790
Hospice For Utah LLC	South Salt Lake, UT	0.7 mi	(801) 576-1455
Envision Hospice	Taylorsville, UT	3.4 mi	(801) 225-7971
Harmony Hospice	Murray, UT	3.4 mi	(801) 281-0537
Enhabit Hospice	Murray, UT	3.4 mi	(801) 747-5500

Nursing homes near South Salt Lake (ask about short stays)

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
St Joseph Villa	Salt Lake City, UT	1.8 mi	3 of 5	221	(801) 487-7557

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 respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in South Salt Lake: common questions

Which hospices serve South Salt Lake?

Medicare lists 43 hospices for South Salt Lake ZIP codes, including True North Hospice, Hospice For Utah LLC, Envision Hospice.

How much does respite 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve South Salt Lake. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Utah.

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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.

Respite Care in South Salt Lake, UT