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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lebanon, MO: the local picture

449

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

2,587

residents 65 or older (17% of Lebanon)

56%

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

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lebanon has about 449 residents aged 85 or older among 2,587 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.

56% of residents 65 and older report a disability (48% in Laclede County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Lebanon 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.

Lebanon compared with Laclede County and Missouri

Census figure	Lebanon	Laclede County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	48%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	2.7%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,703	$36,331	—

Older residents in towns around Lebanon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Buffalo, MO	24 mi	454	68
Camdenton, MO	24 mi	457	79
Waynesville, MO	26 mi	934	213
Marshfield, MO	27 mi	1,492	158
Fort Leonard Wood, MO	30 mi	48	0
St. Robert, MO	30 mi	700	56

Nursing homes near Lebanon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lebanon North Nursing & Rehab	Lebanon, MO	0.2 mi	1 of 5	180	(417) 532-9173
Lebanon South Nursing & Rehab	Lebanon, MO	2.2 mi	2 of 5	116	(417) 532-5351
Richland Care Center Inc	Richland, MO	19 mi	5 of 5	86	(573) 765-3243
Buffalo Prairie Center For Rehab And Healthcare	Buffalo, MO	24 mi	1 of 5	60	(417) 932-8040
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center	Buffalo, MO	24 mi	2 of 5	134	(417) 345-2228

Hospices serving Lebanon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lake Regional Hospice	Osage Beach, MO	32 mi	(573) 302-2860
Three Rivers Hospice South	Mountain Grove, MO	41 mi	(417) 926-3373
Citizens Memorial Hospice	Bolivar, MO	41 mi	(417) 326-3585
St Croix Hospice	Bolivar, MO	41 mi	(417) 777-2703

Straight-line miles from the center of Lebanon. 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 Lebanon

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 49% of the $2,809 monthly median income of Lebanon 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 Lebanon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lebanon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lebanon North Nursing & Rehab in Lebanon (0.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lebanon South Nursing & Rehab in Lebanon (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Richland Care Center Inc in Richland (19 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lebanon?

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 49% of the $2,809 monthly median income of Lebanon 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.

More near Lebanon

More senior care near Lebanon

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Lebanon

More for Lebanon families

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 Lebanon, MO