Home Care Resources for Salt Lake City Families

Utah home health agencies are licensed by the Utah Department of Health (UDOH). There are two license classes that affect what services an agency can provide.

• Class A — Skilled Nursing Agency

  Can provide skilled nursing (RN/LPN), physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social services. Accepts Medicare/Medicaid.

• Class B — Personal Care Agency

  Provides non-medical in-home care: bathing, dressing, meal prep, companionship, and light housekeeping. Typically private pay or long-term care insurance.

Home health care can be covered by several payer sources. Understanding your options is the first step to getting affordable care.

• Medicare Part A

  Covers skilled home health after a qualifying hospital or skilled nursing facility stay. Must be homebound and need skilled care.

• Medicare Part B

  Covers skilled nursing and therapy without a hospital stay requirement, as long as you are homebound and a physician orders the care.

• Medicaid / HCBS Waivers

  Utah Medicaid and Home and Community Based Services waivers cover home health for eligible low-income residents. Check Utah HCBS Waiver eligibility.

• Long-Term Care Insurance

  Policies vary widely. Review your policy for home health benefit triggers, elimination periods, and daily benefit amounts.

• Private Pay

  Rates in Salt Lake City typically range from $23–$60/hour for personal care and $60–$110/hour for skilled nursing. Most agencies provide free consultations.

Finding the right home health agency requires more than comparing prices. Here are the key factors to evaluate.

• Verify UDOH Licensure

  All Utah home health agencies must be licensed. Verify license status on the UDOH website or look for the "Verified" badge on listings.

• Match License Class to Needs

  If your loved one needs IV therapy, wound care, or post-surgical recovery, you need a Class A agency. Personal care needs can be met by Class A or B.

• Check Reviews

  Read verified reviews from families who received similar care. Look for patterns in responsiveness, caregiver consistency, and communication.

• Ask About Staffing

  Ask if caregivers are employees (with background checks, insurance, and training) or independent contractors. Employees typically offer more protection.

• Confirm Insurance Accepted

  Not all agencies accept Medicare or Medicaid. Verify coverage before scheduling an assessment.