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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Anderson, MO: the local picture

53

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

379

residents 65 or older (14% of Anderson)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in McDonald County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Anderson has about 53 residents aged 85 or older among 379 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in McDonald County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Anderson 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.

Anderson compared with McDonald County and Missouri

Census figure	Anderson	McDonald County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	0.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	16%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,583	$33,466	—

Older residents in towns around Anderson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Neosho, MO	14 mi	1,968	210
Gravette, AR	16 mi	552	155
Bella Vista, AR	16 mi	10,005	1,171
Grove, OK	20 mi	2,146	199
Granby, MO	21 mi	353	32
Centerton, AR	22 mi	1,586	89

Nursing homes near Anderson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mcdonald County Living Center	Anderson, MO	0.8 mi	4 of 5	96	(417) 845-3351
Medicalodges Neosho	Neosho, MO	12 mi	4 of 5	114	(417) 451-2544
Concordia Nursing & Rehab, LLC	Bella Vista, AR	16 mi	not rated	102	(479) 855-3735
Highlands Of Bella Vista Health & Rehab, LLC	Bella Vista, AR	16 mi	5 of 5	90	(479) 876-1847
Seneca Nursing	Seneca, MO	16 mi	1 of 5	80	(417) 776-8041
Betty Ann Nursing Center	Grove, OK	19 mi	1 of 5	60	(918) 786-2275

Hospices serving Anderson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus-Joplin	Joplin, MO	27 mi	(417) 623-8272
Gentiva	Joplin, MO	27 mi	(417) 782-6811
Three Rivers Hospice West	Mount Vernon, MO	47 mi	(417) 461-0580
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield, LLC	Springfield, MO	72 mi	(417) 881-9111

Straight-line miles from the center of Anderson. 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 Anderson

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 48% of the $2,882 monthly median income of Anderson 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 Anderson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Anderson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mcdonald County Living Center in Anderson (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Medicalodges Neosho in Neosho (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Concordia Nursing & Rehab, LLC in Bella Vista (16 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Anderson?

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 48% of the $2,882 monthly median income of Anderson 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

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