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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Farmington, MO: the local picture

561

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

3,359

residents 65 or older (18% of Farmington)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in St. Francois County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Farmington has about 561 residents aged 85 or older among 3,359 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in St. Francois County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Farmington 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.

Farmington compared with St. Francois County and Missouri

Census figure	Farmington	St. Francois County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	1.3%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,365	$43,512	—

Older residents in towns around Farmington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Park Hills, MO	4.6 mi	1,028	80
Desloge, MO	8.1 mi	968	87
Bonne Terre, MO	11 mi	848	93
Terre du Lac, MO	13 mi	500	32
Fredericktown, MO	17 mi	891	97
Potosi, MO	22 mi	465	78

Nursing homes near Farmington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Farmington Presbyterian Manor	Farmington, MO	0.1 mi	5 of 5	90	(573) 756-6768
Camelot Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Farmington, MO	0.7 mi	5 of 5	97	(573) 756-8911
Southbrook Nursing Center	Farmington, MO	0.7 mi	5 of 5	104	(573) 756-6658
Community Manor	Farmington, MO	1.0 mi	3 of 5	99	(573) 756-8998
St Francois Manor	Farmington, MO	1.9 mi	4 of 5	118	(573) 760-1700
Country Meadows	Park Hills, MO	6.9 mi	5 of 5	72	(573) 431-2889

Hospices serving Farmington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart & Soul Hospice	Farmington, MO	1.0 mi	(573) 756-7066
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri	Farmington, MO	1.0 mi	(573) 614-4774
Serenity Hospicecare	Park Hills, MO	5.7 mi	(573) 431-0162
Legacy Hospice	Fredericktown, MO	21 mi	(573) 783-7625

Straight-line miles from the center of Farmington. 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 Farmington

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 43% of the $3,197 monthly median income of Farmington 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 Farmington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Farmington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Farmington Presbyterian Manor in Farmington (0.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Camelot Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Farmington (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Southbrook Nursing Center in Farmington (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Farmington?

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 43% of the $3,197 monthly median income of Farmington 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 Farmington, MO