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

Local figures

Dementia Care in New Madrid, MO: the local picture

110

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

560

residents 65 or older (21% of New Madrid)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in New Madrid County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

New Madrid has about 110 residents aged 85 or older among 560 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in New Madrid County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older New Madrid 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.

New Madrid compared with New Madrid County and Missouri

Census figure	New Madrid	New Madrid County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	14%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.5%	2.1%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,463	$43,274	—

Older residents in towns around New Madrid

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Portageville, MO	14 mi	387	87
Tiptonville, TN	15 mi	390	16
East Prairie, MO	16 mi	563	29
Sikeston, MO	21 mi	3,549	377
Malden, MO	25 mi	753	33
Charleston, MO	26 mi	656	19

Nursing homes near New Madrid

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
New Madrid Living Center	New Madrid, MO	1.2 mi	5 of 5	112	(573) 748-5622
Cotton Point Living Center	Matthews, MO	12 mi	3 of 5	98	(573) 471-7861
Portageville Health Care Center	Portageville, MO	13 mi	3 of 5	60	(573) 379-2017
Reelfoot Manor Health And Rehab	Tiptonville, TN	16 mi	2 of 5	116	(731) 253-6681
Aspire Senior Living East Prairie	East Prairie, MO	16 mi	3 of 5	52	(573) 649-3551
Annie's Garden Skilled Nursing	Sikeston, MO	19 mi	not rated	75	(573) 621-4910

Hospices serving New Madrid

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Sikeston, MO	21 mi	(573) 472-6163
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	27 mi	(573) 614-4000
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Kennett, MO	37 mi	(573) 888-4946
Vna Hospice	Kennett, MO	37 mi	(573) 888-5892

Straight-line miles from the center of New Madrid. 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 New Madrid

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 40% of the $3,455 monthly median income of New Madrid 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 New Madrid: common questions

What nursing homes are near New Madrid?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are New Madrid Living Center in New Madrid (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Portageville Health Care Center in Portageville (13 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in New Madrid?

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 40% of the $3,455 monthly median income of New Madrid 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 New Madrid, MO