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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Eldon, MO: the local picture

192

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

1,058

residents 65 or older (23% of Eldon)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Miller County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Eldon has about 192 residents aged 85 or older among 1,058 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.

52% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Miller County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Eldon 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.

Eldon compared with Miller County and Missouri

Census figure	Eldon	Miller County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	9.3%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.6%	2.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,062	$40,336	—

Older residents in towns around Eldon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Osage Beach, MO	15 mi	1,595	182
Versailles, MO	16 mi	715	130
California, MO	19 mi	862	142
Tipton, MO	24 mi	415	110
Camdenton, MO	25 mi	457	79
Jefferson City, MO	26 mi	7,426	1,034

Nursing homes near Eldon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eldon Nursing & Rehab	Eldon, MO	0.5 mi	2 of 5	90	(573) 392-3164
Miller County Care And Rehabilitation Center	Tuscumbia, MO	12 mi	3 of 5	86	(573) 369-2318
Stonebridge Lake Ozark	Osage Beach, MO	13 mi	5 of 5	66	(573) 302-0900
Osage Beach Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	Osage Beach, MO	15 mi	2 of 5	94	(573) 348-2225
Laurie Care Center	Gravois Mills, MO	15 mi	4 of 5	108	(573) 374-8263
Arrowhead Senior Living Community	Osage Beach, MO	16 mi	5 of 5	80	(573) 302-7111

Hospices serving Eldon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lake Regional Hospice	Osage Beach, MO	16 mi	(573) 302-2860
Hospice Compassus-Central Missouri	Jefferson City, MO	24 mi	(573) 556-3547
Central Missouri Hospice	Jefferson City, MO	24 mi	(573) 681-3750
Three Rivers Hospice Central	Jefferson City, MO	24 mi	(573) 635-8084

Straight-line miles from the center of Eldon. 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 Eldon

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 50% of the $2,755 monthly median income of Eldon 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 Eldon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Eldon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eldon Nursing & Rehab in Eldon (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Miller County Care And Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Stonebridge Lake Ozark in Osage Beach (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Eldon?

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 50% of the $2,755 monthly median income of Eldon 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.

More near Eldon

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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 Eldon, MO