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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Marshall, MO: the local picture

348

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

2,016

residents 65 or older (15% of Marshall)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Saline County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Marshall has about 348 residents aged 85 or older among 2,016 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 (37% in Saline County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Marshall 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.

Marshall compared with Saline County and Missouri

Census figure	Marshall	Saline County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	8.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,896	$43,669	—

Older residents in towns around Marshall

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Carrollton, MO	23 mi	684	122
Boonville, MO	27 mi	1,531	184
Fayette, MO	28 mi	352	62
Higginsville, MO	28 mi	1,207	226
Sedalia, MO	28 mi	3,738	597
Knob Noster, MO	31 mi	309	17

Nursing homes near Marshall

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Legendary Health Care Center	Marshall, MO	0.9 mi	1 of 5	92	(660) 886-2247
Living Center, The	Marshall, MO	1.6 mi	3 of 5	99	(660) 886-9676
Apple Ridge Care Center	Waverly, MO	18 mi	1 of 5	60	(660) 493-2232
Glasgow Gardens	Glasgow, MO	21 mi	3 of 5	59	(660) 338-2297
Lutheran Nursing Home	Concordia, MO	22 mi	4 of 5	113	(660) 463-2267
Brunswick Health Care Center	Brunswick, MO	22 mi	1 of 5	60	(660) 548-3182

Hospices serving Marshall

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Fitzgibbon Mary Montgomery Hospice	Marshall, MO	3.9 mi	(660) 831-3293
Shirkey Hospice And Palliative Care	Richmond, MO	43 mi	(816) 776-5403
Hospice Compassus-North Central Missouri	Columbia, MO	50 mi	(573) 443-8360
Acg Hospice	Lee's Summit, MO	60 mi	(816) 226-5362

Straight-line miles from the center of Marshall. 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 Marshall

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 41% of the $3,325 monthly median income of Marshall 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 Marshall: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marshall?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Legendary Health Care Center in Marshall (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Living Center, The in Marshall (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Apple Ridge Care Center in Waverly (18 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Marshall?

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 41% of the $3,325 monthly median income of Marshall 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 Marshall, MO