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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gray Summit, MO: the local picture

30

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

424

residents 65 or older (14% of Gray Summit)

23%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gray Summit has about 30 residents aged 85 or older among 424 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Franklin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Gray Summit 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.

Gray Summit compared with Franklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Gray Summit	Franklin County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	7.6%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	1.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,717	$51,567	—

Older residents in towns around Gray Summit

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Villa Ridge, MO	3.8 mi	469	7
Pacific, MO	4.4 mi	1,355	212
Eureka, MO	9.8 mi	1,766	252
Union, MO	10 mi	1,585	146
Wildwood, MO	10 mi	7,286	452
Washington, MO	11 mi	3,040	345

Nursing homes near Gray Summit

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pacific Care Center	Pacific, MO	4.4 mi	1 of 5	118	(636) 271-4222
Union Nursing	Union, MO	8.2 mi	4 of 5	60	(636) 206-8585
St Andrew's At Francis Place	Eureka, MO	10 mi	3 of 5	106	(636) 938-5151
Sunset Health Care Center	Union, MO	11 mi	2 of 5	120	(636) 583-2252
Marymount Manor	Eureka, MO	12 mi	1 of 5	174	(636) 938-6770
Grandview Healthcare Center	Washington, MO	12 mi	2 of 5	102	(636) 239-9190

Hospices serving Gray Summit

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alternative Hospice, LLC	Fenton, MO	19 mi	(636) 343-3839
Mercy Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	22 mi	(314) 729-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of Gray Summit. 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 Gray Summit

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 52% of the $2,643 monthly median income of Gray Summit 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 Gray Summit: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gray Summit?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pacific Care Center in Pacific (4.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Union Nursing in Union (8.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); St Andrew's At Francis Place in Eureka (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gray Summit?

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 52% of the $2,643 monthly median income of Gray Summit 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 Gray Summit, MO