In-Home Dementia Care in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO: the local picture

184

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

2,368

residents 65 or older (23% of Bellefontaine Neighbors)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bellefontaine Neighbors has about 184 residents aged 85 or older among 2,368 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 (28% in St. Louis County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Bellefontaine Neighbors 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.

Bellefontaine Neighbors compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Bellefontaine Neighbors	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	8.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.9%	11%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,575	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Bellefontaine Neighbors

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Moline Acres, MO	1.0 mi	698	3
Riverview, MO	1.1 mi	188	24
Glasgow Village, MO	1.6 mi	320	29
Dellwood, MO	2.6 mi	937	170
Spanish Lake, MO	2.7 mi	2,122	299
Jennings, MO	2.8 mi	2,294	363

Nursing homes near Bellefontaine Neighbors

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Estates Of St Louis, LLC, The	Saint Louis, MO	1.6 mi	1 of 5	94	(314) 867-7474
Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation	Saint Louis, MO	2.0 mi	5 of 5	60	(314) 355-8010
Hidden Lake Health Care Center	Saint Louis, MO	2.2 mi	1 of 5	67	(314) 355-8833
Atrium Place Health And Rehabilitation	Saint Louis, MO	2.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 355-8585
Hillside Health Care Center	Saint Louis, MO	2.6 mi	not rated	208	(314) 388-4121
Crestwood Health Care Center	Florissant, MO	2.8 mi	1 of 5	150	(314) 741-3525

Hospices serving Bellefontaine Neighbors

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Medi-Plex Hospice, LLC	Saint Louis, MO	9.4 mi	(314) 993-5580
Unity Hospice Gsl, LLC	Saint Louis, MO	10 mi	(314) 645-8648
Evertrue Hospice	Brentwood, MO	11 mi	(314) 446-2539
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	13 mi	(636) 573-0037

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellefontaine Neighbors. 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors

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 35% of the $3,965 monthly median income of Bellefontaine Neighbors 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bellefontaine Neighbors?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Estates Of St Louis, LLC, The in Saint Louis (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation in Saint Louis (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hidden Lake Health Care Center in Saint Louis (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bellefontaine Neighbors?

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 35% of the $3,965 monthly median income of Bellefontaine Neighbors 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO