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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bolivar, MO: the local picture

502

residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)

2,283

residents 65 or older (20% of Bolivar)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Polk County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bolivar has about 502 residents aged 85 or older among 2,283 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Polk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Bolivar 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.

Bolivar compared with Polk County and Missouri

Census figure	Bolivar	Polk County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	16%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.3%	3.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,158	$40,120	—

Older residents in towns around Bolivar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Buffalo, MO	18 mi	454	68
Willard, MO	22 mi	667	26
Strafford, MO	29 mi	281	52
Springfield, MO	29 mi	27,514	4,304
Republic, MO	30 mi	3,124	232
Marshfield, MO	33 mi	1,492	158

Nursing homes near Bolivar

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility	Bolivar, MO	0.7 mi	2 of 5	111	(417) 326-7648
Parkview Health Care Facility	Bolivar, MO	1.1 mi	4 of 5	78	(417) 326-3000
Big Spring Care Center For Rehab And Healthcare	Humansville, MO	15 mi	1 of 5	60	(417) 754-8711
Northwood Hills Care Center	Humansville, MO	16 mi	2 of 5	120	(417) 754-2208
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center	Buffalo, MO	18 mi	2 of 5	134	(417) 345-2228
Buffalo Prairie Center For Rehab And Healthcare	Buffalo, MO	18 mi	1 of 5	60	(417) 932-8040

Hospices serving Bolivar

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Citizens Memorial Hospice	Bolivar, MO	0.3 mi	(417) 326-3585
St Croix Hospice	Bolivar, MO	0.3 mi	(417) 777-2703
Seasons Hospice, Inc	Springfield, MO	25 mi	(417) 890-5533
Regional Hospice	Springfield, MO	28 mi	(417) 832-0577

Straight-line miles from the center of Bolivar. 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 Bolivar

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 43% of the $3,180 monthly median income of Bolivar 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 Bolivar: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bolivar?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility in Bolivar (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Parkview Health Care Facility in Bolivar (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Big Spring Care Center For Rehab And Healthcare in Humansville (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bolivar?

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 43% of the $3,180 monthly median income of Bolivar 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 Bolivar, MO