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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Monett, MO: the local picture

411

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

1,761

residents 65 or older (18% of Monett)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Barry County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Monett has about 411 residents aged 85 or older among 1,761 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Barry County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Monett 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.

Monett compared with Barry County and Missouri

Census figure	Monett	Barry County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	9.4%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,471	$42,440	—

Older residents in towns around Monett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Aurora, MO	12 mi	1,386	181
Mount Vernon, MO	14 mi	889	175
Marionville, MO	17 mi	440	67
Cassville, MO	17 mi	732	20
Granby, MO	19 mi	353	32
Neosho, MO	25 mi	1,968	210

Nursing homes near Monett

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lacoba Homes Inc	Monett, MO	1.2 mi	5 of 5	79	(417) 235-7895
Ascend At Aurora	Aurora, MO	12 mi	1 of 5	125	(417) 678-2165
MT Vernon Nursing	Mount Vernon, MO	13 mi	4 of 5	60	(417) 466-2260
Lawrence County Manor	Mount Vernon, MO	13 mi	1 of 5	90	(417) 466-2183
Sarcoxie Health Care Center	Sarcoxie, MO	15 mi	1 of 5	40	(417) 548-3434
Cassville Health Care Center	Cassville, MO	17 mi	not rated	60	(417) 847-3386

Hospices serving Monett

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Three Rivers Hospice West	Mount Vernon, MO	15 mi	(417) 461-0580
Hospice Compassus-Joplin	Joplin, MO	33 mi	(417) 623-8272
Gentiva	Joplin, MO	33 mi	(417) 782-6811
Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri	Springfield, MO	38 mi	(417) 882-0453

Straight-line miles from the center of Monett. 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 Monett

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 45% of the $3,039 monthly median income of Monett 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 Monett: common questions

What nursing homes are near Monett?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lacoba Homes Inc in Monett (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Ascend At Aurora in Aurora (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall); MT Vernon Nursing in Mount Vernon (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Monett?

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 45% of the $3,039 monthly median income of Monett 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 Monett, MO