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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kirksville, MO: the local picture

353

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

2,261

residents 65 or older (13% of Kirksville)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Adair County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kirksville has about 353 residents aged 85 or older among 2,261 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Adair County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Kirksville 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.

Kirksville compared with Adair County and Missouri

Census figure	Kirksville	Adair County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.7%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.4%	8.2%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,900	$63,061	—

Older residents in towns around Kirksville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Macon, MO	32 mi	1,282	159
Bloomfield, IA	39 mi	514	140
Brookfield, MO	39 mi	998	142
Centerville, IA	40 mi	1,205	225
Moberly, MO	54 mi	2,295	327
Trenton, MO	55 mi	1,337	245

Nursing homes near Kirksville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kirksville Manor Care Center	Kirksville, MO	1.4 mi	1 of 5	119	(660) 665-3774
Twin Pines Adult Care Center	Kirksville, MO	1.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(660) 665-2887
La Plata Nursing Home	La Plata, MO	13 mi	3 of 5	52	(660) 332-4315
Schuyler County Nursing Home District	Queen City, MO	19 mi	1 of 5	60	(660) 766-2291
Knox County Nursing Home District	Edina, MO	23 mi	1 of 5	60	(660) 397-2282

Hospices serving Kirksville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Northeast Missouri	Kirksville, MO	0.8 mi	(660) 627-9711
St. Croix Hospice	Moberly, MO	54 mi	(660) 675-4216
Hospice Compassus-North Central Missouri	Columbia, MO	88 mi	(573) 443-8360
Three Rivers Hospice	Platte City, MO	131 mi	(816) 431-2333

Straight-line miles from the center of Kirksville. 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 Kirksville

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 28% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Kirksville 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 Kirksville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kirksville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kirksville Manor Care Center in Kirksville (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); La Plata Nursing Home in La Plata (13 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kirksville?

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 28% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Kirksville 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 Kirksville, MO