Senior Transportation in South Salt Lake, UT

Local figures

Senior Transportation in South Salt Lake, UT: the local picture

6.6%

of households have no vehicle (5.5% in Salt Lake County)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Murray)

2,054

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

32%

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

About 721 South Salt Lake households, 6.6%, have no vehicle (5.5% in Salt Lake County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near South Salt Lake: Intermountain Medical Center in Murray (3.4 mi); Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake in Salt Lake City (4.2 mi); Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center in Salt Lake City (4.8 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

South Salt Lake compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	South Salt Lake	Salt Lake County	Utah
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	5.5%	4.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	7.8%	12%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.8%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.2%	1.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,662	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around South Salt Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Millcreek, UT	3.8 mi	10,044	4.3%
Murray, UT	3.9 mi	8,957	5.5%
Taylorsville, UT	4.3 mi	7,935	4.6%
Holladay, UT	5.1 mi	5,881	3.4%
Salt Lake City, UT	5.2 mi	26,103	11%
West Valley City, UT	6.0 mi	12,510	4.7%

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
Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center	Salt Lake City, UT	4.8 mi	4 of 5	(801) 584-1211
St Mark's Hospital	Salt Lake City, UT	4.9 mi	4 of 5	(801) 268-7111

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 who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation 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 who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

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

Questions

Senior Transportation in South Salt Lake: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to South Salt Lake?

Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, about 3.4 mi in a straight line from the center of South Salt Lake (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (801) 507-7000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation 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 Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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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