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UPDATED JUL 2026 · DATA AS OF 2025

Cost of Adult Day Care in Salt Lake City, UT

Adult day care in Salt Lake City, UT has a median $3,122/month (range $2,957–$3,378), above the Utah state median. The answer first, then the math below.

Based on 2025 survey data.

Median monthly price, Salt Lake City

$3,122/mo

Typical range $2,957 – $3,378

● Salt Lake City $3,122 ○ National median $2,557

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Salt Lake City, state, and national

Medians with each area's position against the national figure. Bars are drawn to scale.

Adult Day Care cost by area (2025)
AreaScaleMedianvs national
Salt Lake City$3,122/mo+22.1%
North Salt Lake$2,988/mo+16.8%
South Salt Lake$3,122/mo+22.1%
Woods Cross$2,567/mo+0.4%
West Valley City$3,122/mo+22.1%
Bountiful$2,988/mo+16.8%
Utah (state median)$3,033/mo+18.6%
United States$2,557/mo—

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Open the adult day care directory for Salt Lake City for the full provider table.

Why is this number different on other sites? Other sites may use a different survey year, an average instead of a median, or a narrower sample of providers. Every figure on this page states its source and period so you can compare like with like. We don't yet publish a room-type/care-level breakdown for Salt Lake City; our cost model currently reports a single blended range.

What drives adult day care cost in Salt Lake City?

  • Local wages. Direct-care staff pay tracks the metro labor market and is usually the single biggest cost driver.
  • Real estate and cost of living. Facility rent/mortgage and general cost of living in Salt Lake City scale with the local market.
  • Level of care and staffing ratios. Higher acuity levels cost more due to required staffing ratios.
  • Room type. Private rooms/apartments cost more than shared rooms.
Adult Day Care cost trend in Salt Lake City
2024: $2,683/mo; 2025: $3,122/mo$3k$4k$5k$2,6832024$3,1222025

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Salt Lake City, UT

$3,122/mo/mo

Based on 2025 survey data.

Utah median

$3,033/mo/mo

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What can you afford?

Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in Salt Lake City, grounded in local medians on this page.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day and family caregiving are often part of the path under $2,500/mo in Salt Lake City. Income-restricted affordable senior housing (HUD 202, USDA 515, LIHTC, state HFA) is often the real under-$2,500 path when eligibility fits. Check local listings and income caps with the property. Call the county aging agency at (385) 468-3200 for free navigation help. Medicaid/waiver paths can stretch a tight budget when eligibility fits.
Affordable senior apartments →
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Ask about waiver programs if Medicaid may apply.
Medicaid & waiver paths →
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

This band typically covers full assisted living or substantial home care in Salt Lake City.
How families pay →
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Higher budgets cover skilled nursing or heavy home-care schedules in Salt Lake City.
How families pay →

How to pay for adult day care in Salt Lake City

  1. 1. Private pay (savings, income, home equity)Most common

    The default payer for most families at the start, especially for assisted living and in-home care. Often combined with a second source once savings run low.

  2. 2. Long-term care insuranceCommon

    Pays toward care costs if a policy was purchased in advance, usually years before care is needed. Policy terms (daily/monthly benefit caps, elimination periods) vary widely. Check the policy documents directly.

  3. 3. Medicaid (state-run, income- and asset-limited)Common

    Covers nursing home care in every state, and many states offer Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that extend Medicaid to assisted living or in-home care. Eligibility rules and waiver availability are state-specific.

  4. 4. VA Aid & Attendance (veterans and surviving spouses)Situational

    An added benefit on top of a VA pension for eligible wartime veterans (or surviving spouses) who need help with daily activities. Requires meeting service, income, and care-need criteria.

  5. 5. MedicareNarrow eligibility

    Does not cover long-term custodial care (help with daily living). It can cover short-term skilled nursing or home health following a qualifying hospital stay, under specific conditions.

  6. This is general information, not financial or legal advice. Program rules vary by state and change over time. Confirm current eligibility with Medicaid.gov, the VA, or a licensed elder-law advisor.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does adult day care cost in Salt Lake City?

The median $3,122/month (range $2,957–$3,378). Based on 2025 survey data.

How is this estimate calculated?

We start from a published state or metro median, cited on this page, and adjust using local cost-of-living and wage data. We publish the methodology version alongside every figure.

Can I get the raw data?

Yes. Use the CSV download link on this page for a machine-readable file of the exact figures shown above.

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Nearby cities

North Salt LakeSouth Salt LakeWoods CrossWest Valley CityBountiful

Other care types in Salt Lake City

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Adult Day Care Cost in Salt Lake City, UT (2026): $2,957–$3,378/mo + How to Pay Less · ElderCareCosts