In-Home Dementia Care in El Dorado Springs, MO

Local figures

Dementia Care in El Dorado Springs, MO: the local picture

106

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

835

residents 65 or older (23% of El Dorado Springs)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Cedar County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

El Dorado Springs has about 106 residents aged 85 or older among 835 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Cedar County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older El Dorado Springs 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.

El Dorado Springs compared with Cedar County and Missouri

Census figure	El Dorado Springs	Cedar County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	15%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.1%	2.7%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,875	$34,030	—

Older residents in towns around El Dorado Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Nevada, MO	18 mi	1,455	131
Lamar, MO	30 mi	985	165
Butler, MO	32 mi	935	229
Clinton, MO	37 mi	2,188	346
Fort Scott, KS	37 mi	1,760	211
Bolivar, MO	38 mi	2,283	502

Nursing homes near El Dorado Springs

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Community Springs Healthcare Facility	El Dorado Springs, MO	0.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(417) 876-2531
Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility	Stockton, MO	18 mi	4 of 5	90	(417) 276-5126
Nathan Richard Health Care Center	Nevada, MO	18 mi	1 of 5	68	(417) 667-8889
Moore Few Care Center	Nevada, MO	19 mi	3 of 5	108	(417) 448-3841
Medicalodges Nevada	Nevada, MO	19 mi	3 of 5	100	(417) 667-5064
Appleton City Manor	Appleton City, MO	22 mi	1 of 5	60	(660) 476-2128

Hospices serving El Dorado Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Citizens Memorial Hospice	Bolivar, MO	38 mi	(417) 326-3585
St Croix Hospice	Bolivar, MO	38 mi	(417) 777-2703
St. Croix Hospice	Harrisonville, MO	56 mi	(816) 380-3913
Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri	Springfield, MO	62 mi	(417) 882-0453

Straight-line miles from the center of El Dorado Springs. 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 El Dorado Springs

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 62% of the $2,240 monthly median income of El Dorado Springs 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 El Dorado Springs: common questions

What nursing homes are near El Dorado Springs?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Community Springs Healthcare Facility in El Dorado Springs (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility in Stockton (18 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Nathan Richard Health Care Center in Nevada (18 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in El Dorado Springs?

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 62% of the $2,240 monthly median income of El Dorado Springs 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 El Dorado Springs, MO