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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Old Jamestown, MO: the local picture

455

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

3,810

residents 65 or older (18% of Old Jamestown)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Old Jamestown has about 455 residents aged 85 or older among 3,810 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in St. Louis County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Old Jamestown 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.

Old Jamestown compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Old Jamestown	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	8.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.1%	11%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,160	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Old Jamestown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Black Jack, MO	2.7 mi	1,537	186
Florissant, MO	3.3 mi	8,338	820
Spanish Lake, MO	5.3 mi	2,122	299
Dellwood, MO	5.4 mi	937	170
Ferguson, MO	6.0 mi	2,573	240
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO	6.5 mi	2,368	184

Nursing homes near Old Jamestown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pillars Of North County Health & Rehab Center, The	Florissant, MO	1.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(314) 355-0760
Rancho Rehab And Healthcare Center	Florissant, MO	2.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 839-2150
Stonebridge Florissant	Florissant, MO	2.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(314) 741-9101
Lakeview Post Acute	Florissant, MO	2.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 831-3752
Delmar Gardens North	Black Jack, MO	2.9 mi	2 of 5	240	(314) 355-1516
St Sophia Health & Rehabilitation Center	Florissant, MO	4.0 mi	1 of 5	240	(314) 831-4800

Hospices serving Old Jamestown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Saint Louis, MO	13 mi	(314) 682-3400
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	13 mi	(636) 573-0037
Caris Healthcare	Saint Louis, MO	13 mi	(636) 527-6675
Dover Hospice Mo Stl Metro, LLC	St Louis, MO	15 mi	(314) 884-8817

Straight-line miles from the center of Old Jamestown. 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 Old Jamestown

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 24% of the $5,847 monthly median income of Old Jamestown 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 Old Jamestown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Old Jamestown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pillars Of North County Health & Rehab Center, The in Florissant (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rancho Rehab And Healthcare Center in Florissant (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Stonebridge Florissant in Florissant (2.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Old Jamestown?

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 24% of the $5,847 monthly median income of Old Jamestown 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 Old Jamestown, MO