Utah Cost of Care · 2024
What long-term care costs in Utah
Based on the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2024, long-term care in Utah ranges from about $4,685/month for assisted living to about $127,750/year for a private nursing-home room. Medicare doesn't pay for most of it — so a plan matters. And about 70% of people turning 65 today will need some long-term care.
Utah cost of care, by setting (2024)
| Type of care | Monthly | Annual | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $4,685 | $56,220 | Room, meals, and help with daily activities in a residential community. |
| Homemaker / companion services | $6,864 | $82,368 | Help with cooking, errands, and household tasks at home (~44 hrs/week). |
| Home health aide | $7,245 | $86,944 | Hands-on personal care at home (~44 hrs/week). |
| Nursing home — semi-private room | $8,365 | $100,375 | 24-hour skilled nursing care, shared room. |
| Nursing home — private room | $10,646 | $127,750 | 24-hour skilled nursing care, private room. |
Source: CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2024 — Utah. carescout.com/cost-of-care. Monthly figures derived from reported annual costs.
How likely are you to need care?
Source: U.S. Administration for Community Living, longtermcare.gov. acl.gov/ltc.
Because Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care, families plan for these costs with a mix of savings, long-term care insurance, hybrid life/LTC policies, annuity income, and — as a backstop — Medicaid. The right mix depends on your health, assets, and goals.
Questions, answered
How much does assisted living cost in Utah?
About $4,685 per month — roughly $56,220 a year — based on the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2024 for Utah.
How much does a nursing home cost in Utah?
About $100,375 a year for a semi-private room and about $127,750 a year for a private room, per the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2024 for Utah.
Does Medicare pay for these costs?
Generally no. Medicare covers only short, skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay — not ongoing custodial care, assisted living, or extended nursing-home stays. Planning with savings, insurance, or Medicaid fills that gap.
How likely am I to need long-term care?
About 70% of people turning 65 today will need some long-term care, per the U.S. Administration for Community Living. About one-third may never need it, while about 20% will need it for longer than five years.
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