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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Brentwood, MO: the local picture

113

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

1,301

residents 65 or older (16% of Brentwood)

12%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Brentwood has about 113 residents aged 85 or older among 1,301 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.

12% 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 Brentwood 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.

Brentwood compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Brentwood	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	12%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.5%	8.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.6%	11%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,327	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Brentwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Richmond Heights, MO	1.1 mi	1,238	116
Rock Hill, MO	1.3 mi	873	171
Maplewood, MO	1.4 mi	817	85
Clayton, MO	2.0 mi	2,418	297
Webster Groves, MO	2.3 mi	4,585	1,059
Ladue, MO	2.3 mi	2,133	291

Nursing homes near Brentwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lutheran Convalescent Home	Webster Groves, MO	1.5 mi	5 of 5	251	(314) 968-5570
Barnes-Jewish Extended Care	Saint Louis, MO	1.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(314) 725-7447
Mcknight Place Extended Care	Saint Louis, MO	2.3 mi	4 of 5	70	(314) 993-2221
Oak Park Care Center	Saint Louis, MO	2.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(314) 781-3444
Mary, Queen And Mother Center	Shrewsbury, MO	3.1 mi	2 of 5	217	(314) 961-8000
Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation	University City, MO	3.6 mi	2 of 5	119	(314) 726-4767

Hospices serving Brentwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Evertrue Hospice	Brentwood, MO	0.1 mi	(314) 446-2539
Unity Hospice Gsl, LLC	Saint Louis, MO	3.1 mi	(314) 645-8648
Medi-Plex Hospice, LLC	Saint Louis, MO	4.9 mi	(314) 993-5580
Acg Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	4.9 mi	(314) 252-0892

Straight-line miles from the center of Brentwood. 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 Brentwood

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 22% of the $6,194 monthly median income of Brentwood 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 Brentwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brentwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lutheran Convalescent Home in Webster Groves (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Barnes-Jewish Extended Care in Saint Louis (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mcknight Place Extended Care in Saint Louis (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Brentwood?

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 22% of the $6,194 monthly median income of Brentwood 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 Brentwood, MO