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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fredericktown, MO: the local picture

97

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

891

residents 65 or older (20% of Fredericktown)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Madison County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fredericktown has about 97 residents aged 85 or older among 891 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.

54% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Madison County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Fredericktown 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.

Fredericktown compared with Madison County and Missouri

Census figure	Fredericktown	Madison County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.6%	2.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,245	$39,583	—

Older residents in towns around Fredericktown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Farmington, MO	17 mi	3,359	561
Park Hills, MO	21 mi	1,028	80
Desloge, MO	25 mi	968	87
Perryville, MO	26 mi	1,370	161
Bonne Terre, MO	28 mi	848	93
Terre du Lac, MO	29 mi	500	32

Nursing homes near Fredericktown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madison Medical Center	Fredericktown, MO	0.2 mi	5 of 5	99	(573) 783-3341
Claru Deville Nursing Center	Fredericktown, MO	1.0 mi	3 of 5	90	(573) 783-3993
St Francois Manor	Farmington, MO	15 mi	4 of 5	118	(573) 760-1700
Farmington Presbyterian Manor	Farmington, MO	17 mi	5 of 5	90	(573) 756-6768
Baptist Homes Of Arcadia Valley	Ironton, MO	17 mi	3 of 5	36	(573) 546-7429
Southbrook Nursing Center	Farmington, MO	17 mi	5 of 5	104	(573) 756-6658

Hospices serving Fredericktown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice	Fredericktown, MO	5.3 mi	(573) 783-7625
Heart & Soul Hospice	Farmington, MO	16 mi	(573) 756-7066
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri	Farmington, MO	16 mi	(573) 614-4774
Serenity Hospicecare	Park Hills, MO	22 mi	(573) 431-0162

Straight-line miles from the center of Fredericktown. 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 Fredericktown

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 $3,187 monthly median income of Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fredericktown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown (0.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Claru Deville Nursing Center in Fredericktown (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); St Francois Manor in Farmington (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fredericktown?

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 $3,187 monthly median income of Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown, MO