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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Macon, MO: the local picture

159

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

1,282

residents 65 or older (23% of Macon)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Macon has about 159 residents aged 85 or older among 1,282 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Macon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Macon 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.

Macon compared with Macon County and Missouri

Census figure	Macon	Macon County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	3.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	10%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	3.1%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,725	$39,974	—

Older residents in towns around Macon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Moberly, MO	22 mi	2,295	327
Kirksville, MO	32 mi	2,261	353
Brookfield, MO	32 mi	998	142
Monroe City, MO	40 mi	509	71
Centralia, MO	41 mi	986	46
Fayette, MO	43 mi	352	62

Nursing homes near Macon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Loch Haven	Macon, MO	1.1 mi	2 of 5	100	(660) 385-3113
Macon Health Care Center	Macon, MO	1.4 mi	5 of 5	84	(660) 385-5797
Clarence Care Center	Clarence, MO	12 mi	3 of 5	60	(660) 699-2118
La Plata Nursing Home	La Plata, MO	20 mi	3 of 5	52	(660) 332-4315
North Village Park	Moberly, MO	21 mi	1 of 5	183	(660) 269-7300
Valley View Health & Rehabilitation	Moberly, MO	23 mi	3 of 5	96	(660) 263-6887

Hospices serving Macon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St. Croix Hospice	Moberly, MO	22 mi	(660) 675-4216
Hospice Of Northeast Missouri	Kirksville, MO	32 mi	(660) 627-9711
Hospice Compassus-North Central Missouri	Columbia, MO	56 mi	(573) 443-8360

Straight-line miles from the center of Macon. 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 Macon

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 43% of the $3,227 monthly median income of Macon 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 Macon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Macon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Loch Haven in Macon (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Macon Health Care Center in Macon (1.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Clarence Care Center in Clarence (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Macon?

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 43% of the $3,227 monthly median income of Macon 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 Macon, MO