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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Carthage, MO: the local picture

356

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

2,055

residents 65 or older (13% of Carthage)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Jasper County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Carthage has about 356 residents aged 85 or older among 2,055 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.

49% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Jasper County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Carthage 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.

Carthage compared with Jasper County and Missouri

Census figure	Carthage	Jasper County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	6.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,739	$44,883	—

Older residents in towns around Carthage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Webb City, MO	7.7 mi	1,788	186
Oronogo, MO	8.0 mi	272	0
Joplin, MO	11 mi	10,195	1,215
Carl Junction, MO	12 mi	1,201	153
Granby, MO	16 mi	353	32
Galena, KS	18 mi	480	27

Nursing homes near Carthage

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Luke's Nursing And Rehabilitation	Carthage, MO	1.8 mi	3 of 5	95	(417) 358-9084
Aspire Senior Living Carthage	Carthage, MO	2.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(417) 358-1937
Aspire Senior Living Webb City	Webb City, MO	7.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(417) 673-1933
Nhc Healthcare, Joplin	Joplin, MO	11 mi	3 of 5	124	(417) 781-1737
Sarcoxie Health Care Center	Sarcoxie, MO	12 mi	1 of 5	40	(417) 548-3434
Joplin Gardens	Joplin, MO	12 mi	1 of 5	92	(417) 572-0041

Hospices serving Carthage

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus-Joplin	Joplin, MO	12 mi	(417) 623-8272
Gentiva	Joplin, MO	12 mi	(417) 782-6811
Three Rivers Hospice West	Mount Vernon, MO	29 mi	(417) 461-0580
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield, LLC	Springfield, MO	56 mi	(417) 881-9111

Straight-line miles from the center of Carthage. 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 Carthage

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 46% of the $2,978 monthly median income of Carthage 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 Carthage: common questions

What nursing homes are near Carthage?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Luke's Nursing And Rehabilitation in Carthage (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Aspire Senior Living Carthage in Carthage (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Aspire Senior Living Webb City in Webb City (7.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Carthage?

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 46% of the $2,978 monthly median income of Carthage 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 Carthage, MO