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Updated August 2026

Adult Day Care in South Salt Lake, Utah

We're still building out our adult day care directory for South Salt Lake, UT. The estimated cost here is $3,122/mo, the Utah median adjusted for local wages. That's roughly in line with the Utah state median. Browse nearby cities or the Utah page while we finish adding local providers.

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Median monthly price, South Salt Lake

$3,122/mo

Estimated range $2,957 – $3,378

● South Salt Lake $3,122 ○ National median $2,058

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in South Salt Lake

2025 figures

Adult Day Care cost comparison (2025)
Adult Day CareSouth Salt LakeUtahNational
25th percentile$2,957/mo$2,895/mo$1,798/mo
Median$3,122/mo$3,033/mo$2,058/mo
75th percentile$3,378/mo$3,297/mo$3,033/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in South Salt Lake runs about $40.41 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,502
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,704
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$29,415

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Salt Lake City · West Valley City · West Jordan

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in South Salt Lake.

Under $2,500/mo

Family care or affordable senior housing

Help from family is the usual option at this budget. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and South Salt Lake has 2 such properties. The county aging agency at (385) 468-3200 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Adult day care, part-time home care or assisted living

Adult day care in South Salt Lake runs about $3,122 a month. Part-time home care, 20 hours a week, runs about $3,502 a month. Assisted living in South Salt Lake runs about $5,636 a month at the median, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Full-time home care or nursing homes

Full-time home care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,704 a month. Nursing homes in South Salt Lake run about $8,924 a month at the median.
Over $11,000/mo

Round-the-clock home care

Round-the-clock home care runs about $29,415 a month.
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Adult Day Care in South Salt Lake

We don't have licensed adult day care centers listed for South Salt Lake, UT yet.

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South Salt Lake, in Salt Lake County, has about 26,352 residents. About 2,054 of them (8%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $72,152.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Salt Lake County Aging Services(385) 468-3200Source page

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Utah Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Utah State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Utah Adult & Aging Servicesdaas.utah.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City.

  • Waiver for Individuals Age 65 or OlderOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is adult day care in South Salt Lake more expensive than the rest of Utah?

South Salt Lake's estimated adult day care cost is about 3% higher than the Utah state median.

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Reading up first? Adult Day Care across Utah → · Adult Day Care cost across Utah → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Adult Day Care in South Salt Lake: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers