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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hazelwood, MO: the local picture

415

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

4,317

residents 65 or older (17% of Hazelwood)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hazelwood has about 415 residents aged 85 or older among 4,317 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.

33% 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.

39% of older Hazelwood 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.

Hazelwood compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Hazelwood	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.5%	11%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,336	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Hazelwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bridgeton, MO	1.9 mi	2,445	299
Florissant, MO	3.7 mi	8,338	820
Berkeley, MO	4.6 mi	1,003	156
St. Ann, MO	4.7 mi	2,099	193
Woodson Terrace, MO	5.0 mi	631	142
Breckenridge Hills, MO	5.7 mi	507	0

Nursing homes near Hazelwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Bridgeton	Bridgeton, MO	2.5 mi	2 of 5	91	(314) 298-7444
Bentwood Nursing & Rehab	Florissant, MO	2.5 mi	1 of 5	116	(314) 921-2700
St Sophia Health & Rehabilitation Center	Florissant, MO	2.7 mi	1 of 5	240	(314) 831-4800
Florissant Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center	Florissant, MO	3.5 mi	1 of 5	98	(314) 838-6555
Ssm Health Depaul Hospital - Anna House	Bridgeton, MO	3.6 mi	3 of 5	105	(314) 209-8814
Avenir At Mark Twain	Bridgeton, MO	3.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 291-8240

Hospices serving Hazelwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	7.2 mi	(636) 573-0037
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Saint Louis, MO	7.2 mi	(314) 682-3400
Caris Healthcare	Saint Louis, MO	7.2 mi	(636) 527-6675
Bjc Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	10 mi	(314) 872-5050

Straight-line miles from the center of Hazelwood. 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 Hazelwood

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 31% of the $4,445 monthly median income of Hazelwood 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 Hazelwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hazelwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Bridgeton in Bridgeton (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bentwood Nursing & Rehab in Florissant (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); St Sophia Health & Rehabilitation Center in Florissant (2.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hazelwood?

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 31% of the $4,445 monthly median income of Hazelwood 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 Hazelwood, MO