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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Salt Lake City, Utah

16 of the 30 places in Salt Lake City work with Medicaid: 16 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 30 places in Salt Lake City.

The map loads as you scroll. Locations are approximate, based on the official records.

Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: Utah’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in Utah

It is run by Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) – Utah Medicaid. (866) 435-7414 · Apply for Medicaid. Applications are handled by the Department of Workforce Services (DWS). In Salt Lake County, you can also call (801) 526-0950.

  • Waiver for Individuals Age 65 or Older (Aging Waiver): In-home services for people 65 or older who need a nursing home level of care; the process starts at the Area Agency on Aging.
  • New Choices Waiver: For people who already live in a nursing home, a licensed assisted living facility, or another medical facility and want to move to the community with Medicaid supports.

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Medicaid options in nearby cities

Bountiful3 with Medicaid · 12 miles awayOgden7 with Medicaid · 35 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Salt Lake City?
In our directory, 16 of the 30 places in Salt Lake City, Utah, work with Medicaid: 16 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in Utah?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to Utah: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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