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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Neosho, MO: the local picture

210

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,968

residents 65 or older (15% of Neosho)

40%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Neosho has about 210 residents aged 85 or older among 1,968 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Newton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Neosho 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.

Neosho compared with Newton County and Missouri

Census figure	Neosho	Newton County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	8.0%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	7.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,551	$50,344	—

Older residents in towns around Neosho

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Granby, MO	8.1 mi	353	32
Anderson, MO	14 mi	379	53
Joplin, MO	17 mi	10,195	1,215
Webb City, MO	21 mi	1,788	186
Carthage, MO	21 mi	2,055	356
Galena, KS	21 mi	480	27

Nursing homes near Neosho

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medicalodges Neosho	Neosho, MO	1.6 mi	4 of 5	114	(417) 451-2544
Granby House	Granby, MO	8.3 mi	2 of 5	60	(417) 472-6271
Seneca Nursing	Seneca, MO	13 mi	1 of 5	80	(417) 776-8041
Mcdonald County Living Center	Anderson, MO	14 mi	4 of 5	96	(417) 845-3351
Nhc Healthcare, Joplin	Joplin, MO	15 mi	3 of 5	124	(417) 781-1737
Joplin Gardens	Joplin, MO	17 mi	1 of 5	92	(417) 572-0041

Hospices serving Neosho

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus-Joplin	Joplin, MO	16 mi	(417) 623-8272
Gentiva	Joplin, MO	16 mi	(417) 782-6811
Three Rivers Hospice West	Mount Vernon, MO	37 mi	(417) 461-0580
Elite Hospice	Springdale, AR	47 mi	(479) 751-3019

Straight-line miles from the center of Neosho. 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 Neosho

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 37% of the $3,713 monthly median income of Neosho 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 Neosho: common questions

What nursing homes are near Neosho?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medicalodges Neosho in Neosho (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Granby House in Granby (8.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Seneca Nursing in Seneca (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Neosho?

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 37% of the $3,713 monthly median income of Neosho 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 Neosho, MO