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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Branson, MO: the local picture

538

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

3,191

residents 65 or older (25% of Branson)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Taney County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Branson has about 538 residents aged 85 or older among 3,191 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Taney County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Branson 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.

Branson compared with Taney County and Missouri

Census figure	Branson	Taney County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	25%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.8%	6.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,084	$46,147	—

Older residents in towns around Branson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hollister, MO	3.3 mi	878	160
Forsyth, MO	12 mi	1,007	247
Green Forest, AR	21 mi	255	58
Berryville, AR	23 mi	889	121
Harrison, AR	27 mi	3,118	534
Ozark, MO	29 mi	3,268	339

Nursing homes near Branson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Point Lookout Nursing & Rehab	Hollister, MO	4.8 mi	2 of 5	130	(417) 334-4105
Shepherd Of The Hills Living Center	Branson, MO	4.9 mi	2 of 5	100	(417) 334-6431
Forsyth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Forsyth, MO	11 mi	2 of 5	120	(417) 546-6337
The Blossoms At Berryville Rehab & Nursing Center	Berryville, AR	23 mi	1 of 5	114	(870) 423-6966

Hospices serving Branson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus-Tri Lakes Missouri	Branson, MO	4.6 mi	(417) 335-2004
Haven Hospice	Ozark, MO	28 mi	(417) 731-7055
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Southwest), LLC	Ozark, MO	28 mi	(417) 581-4968
Terrace Hospice	Springfield, MO	35 mi	(417) 244-0000

Straight-line miles from the center of Branson. 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 Branson

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 37% of the $3,757 monthly median income of Branson 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 Branson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Branson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Point Lookout Nursing & Rehab in Hollister (4.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Shepherd Of The Hills Living Center in Branson (4.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Forsyth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Forsyth (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Branson?

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 37% of the $3,757 monthly median income of Branson 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 Branson, MO