Provo Senior AdvisorWhat is adult day care in Utah County?
Adult day care provides supervision, activities, meals and help with daily needs during the day for adults with functional impairments in a DLBC-licensed setting, so family caregivers can work or rest.
DLBC lists 3 adult day care licenses and 3 small health care facility licenses in Utah County. MAG's Senior Help Guide also lists adult day centers; call 801-229-3804 for openings.
How much does adult day care cost in Utah?
Utah's 2025 median for adult day health care is $36,400 a year at five days a week, about $140 a day.
Adult day services are on the Aging Waiver and New Choices Waiver service lists, and MAG's in-home programs can include adult day care for people who qualify.
Who benefits from adult day care?
Adult day care suits people who should not be alone all day, including many with early or moderate dementia, and caregivers who need regular hours off.
Ask about dementia training, medication handling during the day, transportation and the daily schedule.
Where are adult day care providers in Utah County?
By licensed address, the Utah County cities with the most adult day care licenses are Provo (2), Lehi (1).
| City | Licenses |
|---|---|
| Lehi | 1 |
| Provo | 2 |
Filter the full list by city in the directory.
How do we choose an adult day program in Utah County?
Visit during a normal day, watch how staff engage participants, ask about dementia training, medication handling, meals and transportation, and confirm the program's DLBC license.
Start with a few days a week so your parent can adjust. MAG's Senior Help Guide (801-229-3804) lists adult day centers across the county.
Which Utah County adult day care providers have been licensed longest?
The longest-licensed adult day care provider with a Utah County address on DLBC's records is Aspen Senior Center L.C., regulated since Jun 1, 2022.
| Facility | City | License type | First regulated | License status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Senior Center L.C. 3410 N. Canyon Rd., 84604 | Provo | Adult day care | Jun 1, 2022 | Regulated, expires May 31, 2027 |
| Just For Kids Of Utah County (ADC) 3101 W 1950 N, 84043 | Lehi | Adult day care | Dec 21, 2022 | Regulated, expires Dec 31, 2026 |
| Poppy's Place 244 W 300 S, 84601 | Provo | Adult day care | Jun 28, 2024 | Regulated, expires Jun 30, 2027 |
Time in business shows staying power, not quality; check current status on DLBC's search.
Quick facts
| Adult day care is | Adult day care is not | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | A licensed daytime program | Overnight care |
| Care | Supervision and help with daily needs | A senior center's social program alone |
| Payment | Private pay, waivers, MAG programs | Covered by Medicare |
