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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Herculaneum, MO: the local picture

141

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

814

residents 65 or older (16% of Herculaneum)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Herculaneum has about 141 residents aged 85 or older among 814 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 (34% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Herculaneum 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.

Herculaneum compared with Jefferson County and Missouri

Census figure	Herculaneum	Jefferson County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	9.3%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	3.3%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,011	$57,683	—

Older residents in towns around Herculaneum

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pevely, MO	2.1 mi	811	91
Crystal City, MO	2.5 mi	961	190
Festus, MO	2.8 mi	2,090	208
Barnhart, MO	5.5 mi	659	54
Imperial, MO	6.6 mi	649	48
Hillsboro, MO	9.6 mi	393	13

Nursing homes near Herculaneum

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Scenic Wellness And Rehabilitation Center	Herculaneum, MO	0.3 mi	4 of 5	189	(636) 931-2995
Fountainbleau Nursing Center	Festus, MO	4.1 mi	4 of 5	116	(636) 937-3500
Crystal Oaks	Festus, MO	4.4 mi	4 of 5	131	(636) 933-1818
Superior Manor Of Festus, LLC	Festus, MO	5.4 mi	1 of 5	55	(314) 624-5575
Hillcrest Care Center Inc	De Soto, MO	12 mi	4 of 5	120	(636) 586-3022
Woodland Manor Nursing Center	Arnold, MO	13 mi	2 of 5	178	(636) 296-1400

Hospices serving Herculaneum

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Unity Hospice Gsl, LLC	Saint Louis, MO	25 mi	(314) 645-8648
Bristol Hospice - St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	25 mi	(314) 962-4673
Breeze Hospice Of Missouri	Ballwin, MO	26 mi	(314) 833-3180
Bjc Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	28 mi	(314) 872-5050

Straight-line miles from the center of Herculaneum. 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 Herculaneum

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 26% of the $5,251 monthly median income of Herculaneum 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 Herculaneum: common questions

What nursing homes are near Herculaneum?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Scenic Wellness And Rehabilitation Center in Herculaneum (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Festus (4.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Crystal Oaks in Festus (4.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Herculaneum?

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 26% of the $5,251 monthly median income of Herculaneum 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 Herculaneum, MO