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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Olivette, MO: the local picture

187

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1,657

residents 65 or older (19% of Olivette)

11%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Olivette has about 187 residents aged 85 or older among 1,657 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.

11% 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.

26% of older Olivette 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.

Olivette compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Olivette	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	11%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	8.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	11%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,750	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Olivette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Overland, MO	1.7 mi	2,038	196
Ladue, MO	2.5 mi	2,133	291
University City, MO	2.6 mi	5,881	942
Breckenridge Hills, MO	3.0 mi	507	0
Clayton, MO	3.2 mi	2,418	297
St. John, MO	3.4 mi	1,047	27

Nursing homes near Olivette

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mcknight Place Extended Care	Saint Louis, MO	2.1 mi	4 of 5	70	(314) 993-2221
Barnes-Jewish Extended Care	Saint Louis, MO	2.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(314) 725-7447
Bentleys Extended Care	Overland, MO	2.8 mi	1 of 5	72	(314) 426-0433
St Johns Place	Saint Louis, MO	3.1 mi	1 of 5	94	(314) 426-2211
U-City Forest Manor	Saint Louis, MO	3.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 862-5556
Normandy Nursing Center	Saint Louis, MO	3.9 mi	1 of 5	116	(314) 862-0555

Hospices serving Olivette

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Evertrue Hospice	Brentwood, MO	4.1 mi	(314) 446-2539
Bjc Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	4.2 mi	(314) 872-5050
Heartland Hospice (St Louis)	Saint Louis, MO	4.2 mi	(314) 453-0990
Three Oaks Hospice	Creve Coeur, MO	4.2 mi	(314) 794-4300

Straight-line miles from the center of Olivette. 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 Olivette

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 20% of the $6,979 monthly median income of Olivette 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 Olivette: common questions

What nursing homes are near Olivette?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mcknight Place Extended Care in Saint Louis (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Barnes-Jewish Extended Care in Saint Louis (2.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Bentleys Extended Care in Overland (2.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Olivette?

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 20% of the $6,979 monthly median income of Olivette 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 Olivette, MO