STATE PROFILE • Last updated: April 23, 2026
Utah Elder Care & Medicaid
Utah's Medicaid programs for seniors offer pathways to long-term care, including home and community-based services through waivers, with specific income and asset limits for eligibility.
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RANKED #12
GRADE B
FEATURED
Medicaid Coverage Guide for Utah
Full breakdown of Aging Waiver for seniors: waiver programs, nursing home eligibility, income and asset limits, spend-down rules, and how to apply.
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Program
Aging Waiver
Income cap
$2,982/mo
Medically-needy
Yes
Elder Care Index Report Card
5-pillar composite scoring vs other states
B
Grade
AFFORDABILITY
STRONG
QUALITY
MODERATE
STAFFING
CRITICAL
ACCESS
CRITICAL
MEDICAID SUPPORT
STRONG
Composite score: 53.1 / 100
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Utah At a Glance
Nursing Home Facilities
97
Senior Medicaid Waivers
2
National Rank
#12 / 51
Senior Care Costs in Utah
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Assisted Living
$3,500/mo
-23.8% vs national avg
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Nursing Home
$8,616/mo
-22.0% vs national avg
- 97 nursing homes · 8,381 beds
- Avg CMS rating 3.34★ (25 rated 5★, 10 rated 1★)
- 4.06 nurse hrs/resident/day (1.19 RN)
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Memory Care
$4,375/mo
-23.8% vs national avg
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Home Health Aide
$26/hr
-3.7% vs national avg
- Median aide wage $17.29/hr
- ~15,170 aides employed statewide
Source: BLS OEWS