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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kennett, MO: the local picture

227

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

2,130

residents 65 or older (21% of Kennett)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Dunklin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kennett has about 227 residents aged 85 or older among 2,130 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (48% in Dunklin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Kennett 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.

Kennett compared with Dunklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Kennett	Dunklin County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	48%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	14%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.0%	6.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,981	$37,659	—

Older residents in towns around Kennett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Piggott, AR	13 mi	664	100
Gosnell, AR	20 mi	425	27
Caruthersville, MO	22 mi	894	88
Blytheville, AR	23 mi	2,302	261
Portageville, MO	23 mi	387	87
Malden, MO	25 mi	753	33

Nursing homes near Kennett

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare, Kennett	Kennett, MO	1.6 mi	5 of 5	170	(573) 888-1150
Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri	Kennett, MO	1.7 mi	4 of 5	72	(573) 888-1044
Piggott Healthcare & Senior Living, LLC	Piggott, AR	13 mi	1 of 5	105	(870) 598-2291
Rector Nursing And Rehab	Rector, AR	13 mi	5 of 5	70	(870) 595-1040
Gideon Care Center	Gideon, MO	16 mi	4 of 5	72	(573) 448-3505
River Oaks Care Center	Steele, MO	17 mi	3 of 5	90	(573) 695-2121

Hospices serving Kennett

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Kennett, MO	0.1 mi	(573) 888-4946
Vna Hospice	Kennett, MO	0.1 mi	(573) 888-5892
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	38 mi	(573) 614-4000
Crown Hospice	Poplar Bluff, MO	42 mi	(573) 840-5029

Straight-line miles from the center of Kennett. 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 Kennett

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 $3,582 monthly median income of Kennett 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 Kennett: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kennett?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Nhc Healthcare, Kennett in Kennett (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri in Kennett (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Piggott Healthcare & Senior Living, LLC in Piggott (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kennett?

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 $3,582 monthly median income of Kennett 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 Kennett, MO