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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hannibal, MO: the local picture

459

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

3,298

residents 65 or older (20% of Hannibal)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Marion County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hannibal has about 459 residents aged 85 or older among 3,298 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Marion County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Hannibal 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.

Hannibal compared with Marion County and Missouri

Census figure	Hannibal	Marion County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	0.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,054	$48,279	—

Older residents in towns around Hannibal

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Palmyra, MO	9.3 mi	701	94
Quincy, IL	15 mi	7,928	1,285
Monroe City, MO	18 mi	509	71
Louisiana, MO	26 mi	669	104
Bowling Green, MO	27 mi	636	86
Vandalia, MO	28 mi	467	29

Nursing homes near Hannibal

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Beth Haven Nursing Home	Hannibal, MO	0.6 mi	1 of 5	105	(573) 221-6000
Beloved Health And Rehabilitation Center	Hannibal, MO	0.7 mi	1 of 5	111	(573) 577-2100
Luther Manor Retirement & Nursing Center	Hannibal, MO	7.4 mi	1 of 5	64	(573) 221-5533
Maple Lawn Nursing Home	Palmyra, MO	8.7 mi	1 of 5	110	(573) 769-2213
Good Samaritan Home	Quincy, IL	14 mi	4 of 5	203	(217) 223-8717
Sunset Home	Quincy, IL	15 mi	1 of 5	132	(217) 223-2636

Hospices serving Hannibal

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St. Croix Hospice	Moberly, MO	59 mi	(660) 675-4216
Community Loving Care Hospice	Wentzville, MO	69 mi	(636) 639-6280
Hospice Compassus-North Central Missouri	Columbia, MO	72 mi	(573) 443-8360
Three Oaks Hospice	Creve Coeur, MO	89 mi	(314) 794-4300

Straight-line miles from the center of Hannibal. 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 Hannibal

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 38% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Hannibal 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 Hannibal: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hannibal?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Beth Haven Nursing Home in Hannibal (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Beloved Health And Rehabilitation Center in Hannibal (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Luther Manor Retirement & Nursing Center in Hannibal (7.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hannibal?

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 38% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Hannibal 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 Hannibal, MO