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title: "Ability Home Health & Hospice | In-Home Care in Utah"
description: "Medicare-certified home health & hospice in Utah. Skilled nursing, therapy, and compassionate end-of-life care. Serving 45+ communities since 2021."
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· Medicare & Medicaid Certified · Utah DHHS Licensed · ![Best of SLC 2026 Gold Winner](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/BestofSLClogo_d84370be.png)Best of SLC 2026 

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[Is My Parent Eligible?](/care-quiz)[Home Health](/home-health)[Hospice Care](/hospice)

Services

[About](/about)[Contact](/contact)

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Serving 44+ Utah Communities 

# Compassionate Home Health & Hospice Care 

When your family needs support, we’re here. Our skilled nurses, hospice aides, and care coordinators come to your loved one’s home — so they can find comfort, dignity, and peace surrounded by the people who matter most.

[(385) 287-1311](tel:+13852871311)Talk to a Care Advisor

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Trusted by Utah families since 2021

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44+ 

Communities Served

5 

Counties Covered

9,000+ 

Individuals Cared For

0 

Deficiency Surveys (5 Years)

How Can We Help?

## Find the Right Care for Your Family

Whether you need skilled home health support or compassionate hospice care, our team is here to guide you through every step.

Skilled Care 

### Home Health Care

Recovering from a hospital stay or managing a chronic condition should not mean leaving the place your loved one calls home. Home health is about skilled care, steady support, and helping your loved one heal safely and comfortably in familiar surroundings, with the routines and people they love most.

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![Skilled nurse providing home health care to patient in Utah](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/ability-homehealth_25814dca.jpg)

](/home-health)

Skilled Nursing  — Wound care, medication management, and monitoring 

Physical Therapy  — Rebuilding strength and mobility at home 

Occupational Therapy  — Helping your loved one stay independent 

Speech Therapy  — Support for swallowing, memory, and communication 

Medical Social Work  — Connecting families with resources and support 

Home Health Aide  — Personal care and daily living assistance 

[Learn About Home Health](/home-health)

End-of-Life Care 

### Hospice Care

If you're wondering whether it's "time for hospice," you're not alone — and asking that question is one of the most loving things you can do. Hospice isn't about giving up. It's about making sure your loved one is comfortable, cared for, and surrounded by family during this sacred time, in the home they love.

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![Compassionate hospice care support for families in Utah](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/ability-hospice_327e29a0.jpg)

](/hospice)

Pain & Symptom Management  — Keeping your loved one comfortable and at peace 

Emotional & Spiritual Support  — For both your loved one and your whole family 

Family Counseling  — Helping you navigate this journey together 

Respite Care  — Giving family caregivers a chance to rest and recharge 

Bereavement Support  — We stay with your family even after loss 

Volunteer Companionship  — So your loved one is never alone 

[Learn About Hospice](/hospice)

[Learn What Care Is Right for You](/care-quiz)

Answer a few simple questions and we'll help guide you to the right care path.

Why Families Choose Us

## Care You Can Trust

We combine clinical excellence with genuine compassion — because your family deserves both.

#### Medicare & Medicaid Certified

We work with Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans — many patients pay little to nothing out of pocket.

#### Compassionate, Skilled Team

Our nurses, therapists, and aides are selected for both clinical excellence and genuine compassion.

#### Serving Families Across Utah

From Weber County to Juab County, we bring care directly to your home — wherever you are.

#### Utah DHHS Licensed

Fully licensed and regulated by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

#### Personalized Care Plans

Every patient receives an individualized care plan developed with their physician and family.

#### Family-Centered Approach

We support not just the patient, but the entire family — with education, guidance, and emotional care.

![Wasatch Mountains and Utah Valley landscape](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/ability-utah_0e11f15f.jpg)

Rooted in Utah

## Committed to Your Family

Serving Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, Wasatch, and Juab counties with personalized in-home care.

Insurance & Coverage

## Your Care May Be Fully Covered

We work with Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans to minimize — or even cover 100% of — your care costs. Many families pay nothing out of pocket.

Home Health Insurance 

![Medicare](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Medicare-Insurance_b2c38555.webp)

![Medicare & Medicaid Certified](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/medicare-medicaid-certified_4ee10f0b.webp)

![Blue Cross Blue Shield](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Bluecross-Blueshield-Insurance_34ce0605.webp)

![Aetna](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Aetna-Insurance_f15192bf.webp)

![Humana](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Humana-Insurance_03c78178.webp)

![Cigna](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Cigna-Insurance_7fa9ecf9.webp)

![TriWest Healthcare Alliance](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Triwest-Insurance_e3b77995.webp)

Hospice Insurance 

![Medicare](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Medicare-Insurance_b2c38555.webp)

![Medicaid](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/medicare-medicaid-certified_4ee10f0b.webp)

![Blue Cross Blue Shield](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Bluecross-Blueshield-Insurance_34ce0605.webp)

![Aetna](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Aetna-Insurance_f15192bf.webp)

![Humana](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Humana-Insurance_03c78178.webp)

![Cigna](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Cigna-Insurance_7fa9ecf9.webp)

![UnitedHealthcare](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/uhc-logo-new_198d6098.png)

![SelectHealth](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/selecthealth_1db309e5.png)

![DMBA](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/dmba_da6e59b2.jpg)

![PEHP](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/pehp_9d7a7487.jpg)

![Molina Healthcare](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/molina_3d590b4a.png)

![MotivHealth](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/motivhealth_26e623d5.png)

![TriWest / TRICARE](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/tricare_b1d26a4f.png)

![Optum](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/optum-logo_a6ee7da1.png)

![EMI Health](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/emihealth_3f20f8f7.png)

![U of U Health Plans](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/uofuhealth_595f3b74.png)

![WellCare](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/wellcare_3e476346.png)

Hospice accepts many additional plans — call us to verify your coverage.

[Not sure if your insurance is accepted? Call (385) 287-1311](tel:3852871311)

✓ Back-to-Back 0 Deficiency Surveys ✓ Top 6% of Hospice Companies Nationwide ✓ Home Health Below National Avg Readmission Rate 

Common Questions

## Answers for Families

We know you have questions. Here are answers to some of the most common ones — and we are always just a phone call away.

What is respite care and how can it help my family? 

What is the difference between home health and hospice care? 

Does Medicare cover home health or hospice care in Utah? 

How much does home health or hospice care cost in Utah? 

Who qualifies for hospice care in Utah and when is the right time to start? 

Can home health or hospice care be provided in an assisted living facility or nursing home in Utah? 

[View All FAQs](/faqs)

Our Team

## The People Behind Your Care

Our leadership team brings decades of combined clinical experience in home health and hospice care across Northern Utah.

![Dr. Garth Muir](/manus-storage/Dr.GarthMuir_4062b2e4.png)

Dr. Garth Muir

Medical Director

![Eric Ellsworth](/manus-storage/eric-ellsworth_64325827.jpeg)

Eric Ellsworth

Director of Strategic Partnerships

![Chason Hightower](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Chason-Hightower_bf310b47.webp)

Chason Hightower

Hospice/Home Health Administrator

![Melanie Spackman](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Melanie-Spackman_b29791e7.webp)

Melanie Spackman

Hospice Director of Nursing

![Nadine Shelley](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Nadine-Shelley_1f91c80c.webp)

Nadine Shelley

Administrator in Training

[Meet the full team →](/about)

## Ready to Get Started?

Call for a free consultation. Our compassionate care team is ready to listen, answer your questions, and help your family find the right support — with no obligation.

[(385) 287-1311](tel:+13852871311)Talk to a Care Advisor

Insurance We Accept

![Medicare](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Medicare-Insurance_b2c38555.webp)

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![Blue Cross Blue Shield](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Bluecross-Blueshield-Insurance_34ce0605.webp)

![Aetna](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Aetna-Insurance_f15192bf.webp)

![Humana](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Humana-Insurance_03c78178.webp)

![Cigna](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Cigna-Insurance_7fa9ecf9.webp)

![UnitedHealthcare](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/uhc-logo-new_198d6098.png)

![SelectHealth](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/selecthealth_1db309e5.png)

![DMBA](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/dmba_da6e59b2.jpg)

![PEHP](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/pehp_9d7a7487.jpg)

![Molina Healthcare](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/molina_3d590b4a.png)

![MotivHealth](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/motivhealth_26e623d5.png)

![TRICARE](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/tricare_b1d26a4f.png)

![Optum](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/optum-logo_a6ee7da1.png)

![EMI Health](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/emihealth_3f20f8f7.png)

![U of U Health Plans](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/uofuhealth_595f3b74.png)

![WellCare](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/wellcare_3e476346.png)

![TriWest Healthcare Alliance](https://d2xsxph8kpxj0f.cloudfront.net/310519663356698318/Fgau2LiowzCJ9QHSx6z8TK/Triwest-Insurance_e3b77995.webp)

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Compassionate, skilled home health and hospice care for families across Utah. Medicare & Medicaid certified.

[(385) 287-1311](tel:+13852871311)[care@abilityhhh.com](mailto:care@abilityhhh.com)

406 South Jordan Pkwy # 450  
South Jordan, UT 84095 

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### Services

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-   [Occupational Therapy](/services/occupational-therapy)
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-   [Post-Hospital Care](/services/post-hospital-care)
-   [Hospice for Dementia](/services/hospice-dementia)
-   [Hospice for Cancer](/services/hospice-cancer)
-   [Hospice Indicators Guide](/hospice-indicators)
-   [View All Services →](/services)

### Service Areas

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