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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lathrop, MO: the local picture

30

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

338

residents 65 or older (13% of Lathrop)

59%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lathrop has about 30 residents aged 85 or older among 338 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.

59% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Clinton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Lathrop 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.

Lathrop compared with Clinton County and Missouri

Census figure	Lathrop	Clinton County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.2%	2.4%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,125	$56,432	—

Older residents in towns around Lathrop

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lawson, MO	10 mi	440	61
Cameron, MO	13 mi	1,420	240
Kearney, MO	14 mi	1,967	187
Excelsior Springs, MO	16 mi	1,641	202
Smithville, MO	18 mi	1,646	145
Liberty, MO	23 mi	4,881	488

Nursing homes near Lathrop

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nick's Health Care Center	Plattsburg, MO	6.1 mi	1 of 5	70	(816) 539-2376
Oakridge Of Plattsburg	Plattsburg, MO	6.7 mi	3 of 5	60	(816) 539-2128
Lawson Manor & Rehab	Lawson, MO	10 mi	1 of 5	60	(816) 580-3269
Cameron Nursing Center	Cameron, MO	13 mi	1 of 5	120	(816) 632-7254
Quail Run Health Care Center	Cameron, MO	14 mi	2 of 5	84	(816) 632-2151
Valley Manor And Rehabilitation Center	Excelsior Springs, MO	14 mi	1 of 5	120	(816) 637-1010

Hospices serving Lathrop

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, LP	Plattsburg, MO	6.1 mi	(816) 601-1512
Comfort Care Hospice	Cameron, MO	12 mi	(816) 632-4411
Faith Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Gladstone, MO	27 mi	(913) 296-7636
Three Rivers Hospice	Platte City, MO	29 mi	(816) 431-2333

Straight-line miles from the center of Lathrop. 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 Lathrop

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 51% of the $2,677 monthly median income of Lathrop 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 Lathrop: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lathrop?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Nick's Health Care Center in Plattsburg (6.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Oakridge Of Plattsburg in Plattsburg (6.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lawson Manor & Rehab in Lawson (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lathrop?

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 51% of the $2,677 monthly median income of Lathrop 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Lathrop, MO