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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Florissant, MO: the local picture

820

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

8,338

residents 65 or older (16% of Florissant)

36%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Florissant has about 820 residents aged 85 or older among 8,338 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.

36% 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.

36% of older Florissant 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.

Florissant compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Florissant	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	8.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.8%	11%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,408	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Florissant

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Old Jamestown, MO	3.3 mi	3,810	455
Black Jack, MO	3.4 mi	1,537	186
Berkeley, MO	3.7 mi	1,003	156
Hazelwood, MO	3.7 mi	4,317	415
Ferguson, MO	3.9 mi	2,573	240
Dellwood, MO	4.0 mi	937	170

Nursing homes near Florissant

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Sophia Health & Rehabilitation Center	Florissant, MO	1.0 mi	1 of 5	240	(314) 831-4800
Willowcreek Wellness & Rehabilitation	Florissant, MO	1.0 mi	1 of 5	158	(314) 838-2211
Bentwood Nursing & Rehab	Florissant, MO	1.3 mi	1 of 5	116	(314) 921-2700
Rancho Rehab And Healthcare Center	Florissant, MO	1.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 839-2150
Florissant Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center	Florissant, MO	1.6 mi	1 of 5	98	(314) 838-6555
Lakeview Post Acute	Florissant, MO	2.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 831-3752

Hospices serving Florissant

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Saint Louis, MO	9.9 mi	(314) 682-3400
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	9.9 mi	(636) 573-0037
Caris Healthcare	Saint Louis, MO	9.9 mi	(636) 527-6675
Dover Hospice Mo Stl Metro, LLC	St Louis, MO	12 mi	(314) 884-8817

Straight-line miles from the center of Florissant. 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 Florissant

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 33% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Florissant 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 Florissant: common questions

What nursing homes are near Florissant?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Sophia Health & Rehabilitation Center in Florissant (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Willowcreek Wellness & Rehabilitation in Florissant (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Bentwood Nursing & Rehab in Florissant (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Florissant?

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 33% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Florissant 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 Florissant, MO