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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dexter, MO: the local picture

280

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

1,646

residents 65 or older (21% of Dexter)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Stoddard County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dexter has about 280 residents aged 85 or older among 1,646 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.

55% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Stoddard County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Dexter 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.

Dexter compared with Stoddard County and Missouri

Census figure	Dexter	Stoddard County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	46%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.1%	1.2%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,924	$43,160	—

Older residents in towns around Dexter

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Malden, MO	13 mi	753	33
Sikeston, MO	22 mi	3,549	377
Poplar Bluff, MO	25 mi	3,268	308
New Madrid, MO	27 mi	560	110
Portageville, MO	29 mi	387	87
Piggott, AR	31 mi	664	100

Nursing homes near Dexter

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing By Americare	Dexter, MO	0.2 mi	4 of 5	79	(573) 624-8908
Memory Lane Of Dexter	Dexter, MO	0.3 mi	4 of 5	73	(573) 624-7491
Crowley Ridge Care Center	Dexter, MO	1.3 mi	4 of 5	90	(573) 624-5557
Prairie View Skilled Nursing	Bloomfield, MO	6.6 mi	2 of 5	60	(573) 568-2137
Winchester Nursing Center, Inc	Bernie, MO	8.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(573) 293-6702
Aspire Senior Living Malden	Malden, MO	15 mi	3 of 5	58	(573) 276-5115

Hospices serving Dexter

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	0.3 mi	(573) 614-4000
Elite Hospice	Sikeston, MO	22 mi	(573) 472-6163
Crown Hospice	Poplar Bluff, MO	25 mi	(573) 840-5029
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Kennett, MO	38 mi	(573) 888-4946

Straight-line miles from the center of Dexter. 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 Dexter

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 36% of the $3,827 monthly median income of Dexter 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 Dexter: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dexter?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing By Americare in Dexter (0.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Memory Lane Of Dexter in Dexter (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dexter?

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 36% of the $3,827 monthly median income of Dexter 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 Dexter, MO