Clarkson Valley, Missouri

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Clarkson Valley, MO

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Clarkson Valley, MO: the local picture

43
residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)
448
residents 65 or older (17% of Clarkson Valley)
16%
of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clarkson Valley has about 43 residents aged 85 or older among 448 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.

16% 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.

14% of older Clarkson Valley 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.

Clarkson Valley compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figureClarkson ValleySt. Louis CountyMissouri
Residents 85 or older1.7%2.4%2.0%
Residents 65 or older17%19%18%
Residents 65+ with a disability16%28%34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone14%32%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)3.6%8.2%10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home10.0%11%6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$189,018$63,295—

Older residents in towns around Clarkson Valley

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Chesterfield, MO2.4 mi12,6411,741
Ellisville, MO2.5 mi2,594647
Ballwin, MO3.1 mi5,960656
Wildwood, MO5.2 mi7,286452
Manchester, MO5.5 mi2,909249
Town and Country, MO6.3 mi3,421620

Nursing homes near Clarkson Valley

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Delmar Gardens On The GreenChesterfield, MO2.2 mi2 of 5120(636) 394-7515
Delmar Gardens Of ChesterfieldChesterfield, MO2.8 mi3 of 5227(636) 532-0150
Garden View Care Center Of ChesterfieldChesterfield, MO3.0 mi4 of 552(636) 537-3333
Ellisville Rehabilitation And NursingEllisville, MO3.0 mi1 of 5210(636) 227-3431
Mason Pointe Care CenterChesterfield, MO3.8 mi5 of 563(417) 932-8040
Delmar Gardens WestTown And Country, MO3.8 mi2 of 5321(314) 878-1330

Hospices serving Clarkson Valley

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Breeze Hospice Of MissouriBallwin, MO2.1 mi(314) 833-3180
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Northeast)Ballwin, MO2.1 mi(636) 527-9330
St Luke's Hospice ServicesChesterfield, MO3.5 mi(314) 205-6707
Pathways Hospice And Palliative CareChesterfield, MO3.5 mi(636) 733-7399

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarkson Valley. 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 Clarkson Valley

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 9% of the $15,752 monthly median income of Clarkson Valley 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 Clarkson Valley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clarkson Valley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Delmar Gardens On The Green in Chesterfield (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Delmar Gardens Of Chesterfield in Chesterfield (2.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Garden View Care Center Of Chesterfield in Chesterfield (3.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clarkson Valley?

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 9% of the $15,752 monthly median income of Clarkson Valley 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.

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