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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in South Jordan, Utah

South Jordan, UT has 9 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,636/mo. That's roughly in line with the Utah state median. The typical licensed assisted living provider in South Jordan has 74 beds, against 46 statewide.

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Median monthly price, South Jordan

$5,636/mo

Estimated range $5,338 – $6,099

● South Jordan $5,636 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in South Jordan

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingSouth JordanUtahNational
25th percentile$5,338/mo$5,227/mo$5,488/mo
Median$5,636/mo$5,475/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$6,099/mo$5,951/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in South Jordan runs about $40 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: Riverton · West Jordan · Taylorsville · Sandy · Draper

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in South Jordan.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in South Jordan runs about $3,122 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. 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

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,704 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,636 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the South Jordan assisted living median of $5,636 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,704 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in South Jordan run about $8,924 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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9 assisted living communities in South Jordan

What assisted living looks like in South Jordan

The typical licensed assisted living provider in South Jordan has 74 beds, against 46 across Utah. They range from 10 to 125.

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Free local help worth saving

South Jordan, in Salt Lake County, has about 82,686 residents. About 10,262 of them (12%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $134,047.

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.

  • South Jordan VA Clinicva.gov

    Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in South Jordan.

  • 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 assisted living in South Jordan more expensive than the rest of Utah?

South Jordan's median assisted living cost is about 3% higher than the Utah state median.

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

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Assisted Living in South Jordan: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers