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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dellwood, MO: the local picture

170

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

937

residents 65 or older (19% of Dellwood)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dellwood has about 170 residents aged 85 or older among 937 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.

39% 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.

18% of older Dellwood 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.

Dellwood compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Dellwood	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	8.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.1%	11%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,246	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Dellwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ferguson, MO	1.2 mi	2,573	240
Moline Acres, MO	2.0 mi	698	3
Jennings, MO	2.4 mi	2,294	363
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO	2.6 mi	2,368	184
Black Jack, MO	3.0 mi	1,537	186
Berkeley, MO	3.3 mi	1,003	156

Nursing homes near Dellwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arbor Hills Care & Rehab Center	Ferguson, MO	1.1 mi	1 of 5	150	(314) 524-1111
Estates Of St Louis, LLC, The	Saint Louis, MO	1.3 mi	1 of 5	94	(314) 867-7474
Crestwood Health Care Center	Florissant, MO	1.5 mi	1 of 5	150	(314) 741-3525
Oak Knoll Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Ferguson, MO	1.8 mi	2 of 5	79	(314) 521-7419
Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation	Saint Louis, MO	2.1 mi	5 of 5	60	(314) 355-8010
Atrium Place Health And Rehabilitation	Saint Louis, MO	2.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 355-8585

Hospices serving Dellwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Medi-Plex Hospice, LLC	Saint Louis, MO	9.6 mi	(314) 993-5580
Acg Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	9.6 mi	(314) 252-0892
Unity Hospice Gsl, LLC	Saint Louis, MO	10 mi	(314) 645-8648
Evertrue Hospice	Brentwood, MO	10 mi	(314) 446-2539

Straight-line miles from the center of Dellwood. 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 Dellwood

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 $6,271 monthly median income of Dellwood 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 Dellwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dellwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Arbor Hills Care & Rehab Center in Ferguson (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Estates Of St Louis, LLC, The in Saint Louis (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Crestwood Health Care Center in Florissant (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dellwood?

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 $6,271 monthly median income of Dellwood 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 Dellwood, MO