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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chillicothe, MO: the local picture

365

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

1,633

residents 65 or older (18% of Chillicothe)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Livingston County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chillicothe has about 365 residents aged 85 or older among 1,633 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Livingston County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Chillicothe 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.

Chillicothe compared with Livingston County and Missouri

Census figure	Chillicothe	Livingston County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	3.3%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.3%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.9%	2.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,359	$51,384	—

Older residents in towns around Chillicothe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Trenton, MO	20 mi	1,337	245
Brookfield, MO	25 mi	998	142
Carrollton, MO	30 mi	684	122
Cameron, MO	36 mi	1,420	240
Bethany, MO	41 mi	804	128
Richmond, MO	42 mi	1,256	244

Nursing homes near Chillicothe

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grand River Health Care	Chillicothe, MO	0.7 mi	1 of 5	60	(660) 646-0353
Morningside Center	Chillicothe, MO	0.7 mi	2 of 5	60	(660) 646-0170
Livingston Manor Care Center	Chillicothe, MO	0.8 mi	1 of 5	94	(660) 646-5177
Stonebridge Chillicothe	Chillicothe, MO	0.9 mi	5 of 5	75	(660) 646-1230
Golden Age Nursing Home	Braymer, MO	20 mi	4 of 5	83	(660) 645-2243
Sunnyview Nursing Home & Apartments	Trenton, MO	21 mi	1 of 5	94	(660) 359-5647

Hospices serving Chillicothe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care	Richmond, MO	42 mi	(816) 776-5403
Three Rivers Hospice	Platte City, MO	73 mi	(816) 431-2333
Saint Luke's Hospice	Kansas City, MO	76 mi	(816) 756-1160

Straight-line miles from the center of Chillicothe. 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 Chillicothe

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 39% of the $3,530 monthly median income of Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chillicothe?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Grand River Health Care in Chillicothe (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Morningside Center in Chillicothe (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Livingston Manor Care Center in Chillicothe (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chillicothe?

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 39% of the $3,530 monthly median income of Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe, MO