Dementia Care in Affton, MO: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Affton, MO: the local picture

502

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

3,716

residents 65 or older (20% of Affton)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Affton has about 502 residents aged 85 or older among 3,716 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in St. Louis County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Affton residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Affton compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Affton	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	11%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,740	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Affton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Green Park, MO	1.9 mi	595	72
Lemay, MO	2.5 mi	2,439	321
Shrewsbury, MO	2.5 mi	1,761	426
Crestwood, MO	2.8 mi	2,531	215
Webster Groves, MO	3.0 mi	4,585	1,059
Concord, MO	3.0 mi	4,406	416

Nursing homes near Affton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sherbrooke Village	Saint Louis, MO	1.6 mi	2 of 5	149	(314) 544-1111
Bluebird Wellness And Rehabilitation	Saint Louis, MO	1.8 mi	1 of 5	188	(314) 845-0900
Mary, Queen And Mother Center	Shrewsbury, MO	1.9 mi	2 of 5	217	(314) 961-8000
Lemay Nursing	Saint Louis, MO	3.0 mi	2 of 5	60	(314) 631-0540
Bethesda Dilworth	Saint Louis, MO	3.3 mi	3 of 5	350	(314) 968-5460
Lutheran Convalescent Home	Webster Groves, MO	3.6 mi	5 of 5	251	(314) 968-5570

Hospices serving Affton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Missouri	Saint Louis, MO	4.5 mi	(314) 909-6200
Fv Hospice	St Louis, MO	4.5 mi	(314) 270-7600
Unity Hospice Gsl, LLC	Saint Louis, MO	4.6 mi	(314) 645-8648
Evertrue Hospice	Brentwood, MO	4.9 mi	(314) 446-2539

Straight-line miles from the center of Affton. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Affton

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,395 monthly median income of Affton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Affton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Affton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sherbrooke Village in Saint Louis (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bluebird Wellness And Rehabilitation in Saint Louis (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Mary, Queen And Mother Center in Shrewsbury (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Affton?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,395 monthly median income of Affton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Affton, MO