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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cassville, MO: the local picture

20

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

732

residents 65 or older (23% of Cassville)

32%

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

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cassville has about 20 residents aged 85 or older among 732 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Barry County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Cassville 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.

Cassville compared with Barry County and Missouri

Census figure	Cassville	Barry County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.5%	9.4%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,663	$42,440	—

Older residents in towns around Cassville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Monett, MO	17 mi	1,761	411
Pea Ridge, AR	21 mi	1,029	60
Aurora, MO	22 mi	1,386	181
Little Flock, AR	25 mi	321	14
Marionville, MO	26 mi	440	67
Bella Vista, AR	26 mi	10,005	1,171

Nursing homes near Cassville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cassville Health Care Center	Cassville, MO	0.5 mi	not rated	60	(417) 847-3386
Aspire Senior Living Roaring River	Cassville, MO	0.6 mi	3 of 5	90	(417) 847-2184
Lacoba Homes Inc	Monett, MO	17 mi	5 of 5	79	(417) 235-7895
Ascend At Aurora	Aurora, MO	21 mi	1 of 5	125	(417) 678-2165
The Blossoms At Eureka Springs Rehab & Nursing Cen	Eureka Springs, AR	22 mi	1 of 5	100	(479) 253-7038

Hospices serving Cassville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Three Rivers Hospice West	Mount Vernon, MO	30 mi	(417) 461-0580
Hospice Compassus-Tri Lakes Missouri	Branson, MO	34 mi	(417) 335-2004
Haven Hospice	Ozark, MO	44 mi	(417) 731-7055
Gentiva	Joplin, MO	44 mi	(417) 782-6811

Straight-line miles from the center of Cassville. 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 Cassville

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 $3,722 monthly median income of Cassville 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 Cassville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cassville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cassville Health Care Center in Cassville (0.5 mi, not rated overall); Aspire Senior Living Roaring River in Cassville (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lacoba Homes Inc in Monett (17 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cassville?

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 $3,722 monthly median income of Cassville 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 Cassville, MO