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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Des Peres, MO: the local picture

158

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

2,096

residents 65 or older (23% of Des Peres)

13%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Des Peres has about 158 residents aged 85 or older among 2,096 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.

13% 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.

13% of older Des Peres 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.

Des Peres compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Des Peres	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	13%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	8.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.8%	11%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$119,821	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Des Peres

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kirkwood, MO	1.9 mi	6,084	838
Frontenac, MO	2.6 mi	684	140
Town and Country, MO	2.8 mi	3,421	620
Glendale, MO	3.4 mi	1,117	14
Manchester, MO	3.5 mi	2,909	249
Ladue, MO	4.2 mi	2,133	291

Nursing homes near Des Peres

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Quarters At Des Peres, The	Des Peres, MO	1.0 mi	1 of 5	147	(314) 821-2886
Aberdeen Heights	Kirkwood, MO	2.0 mi	5 of 5	38	(314) 909-6000
Garden View Care Center At Dougherty Ferry	Valley Park, MO	2.8 mi	4 of 5	66	(636) 861-0500
Kirkwood Wellness & Rehabilitation	Kirkwood, MO	2.8 mi	1 of 5	117	(314) 965-0864
Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center	Valley Park, MO	3.7 mi	1 of 5	135	(636) 225-5144
Bethesda Dilworth	Saint Louis, MO	3.9 mi	3 of 5	350	(314) 968-5460

Hospices serving Des Peres

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	1.3 mi	(314) 962-4673
Mercy Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	1.3 mi	(314) 729-4400
Bjc Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	4.0 mi	(314) 872-5050
Heartland Hospice (St Louis)	Saint Louis, MO	4.0 mi	(314) 453-0990

Straight-line miles from the center of Des Peres. 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 Des Peres

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 14% of the $9,985 monthly median income of Des Peres 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 Des Peres: common questions

What nursing homes are near Des Peres?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Quarters At Des Peres, The in Des Peres (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Aberdeen Heights in Kirkwood (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Garden View Care Center At Dougherty Ferry in Valley Park (2.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Des Peres?

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 14% of the $9,985 monthly median income of Des Peres 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 Des Peres, MO