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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Overland, MO: the local picture

196

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

2,038

residents 65 or older (13% of Overland)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Overland has about 196 residents aged 85 or older among 2,038 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.

30% 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.

43% of older Overland 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.

Overland compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Overland	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	11%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,324	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Overland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Breckenridge Hills, MO	1.4 mi	507	0
Olivette, MO	1.7 mi	1,657	187
St. John, MO	1.8 mi	1,047	27
Woodson Terrace, MO	2.3 mi	631	142
St. Ann, MO	2.3 mi	2,099	193
University City, MO	2.9 mi	5,881	942

Nursing homes near Overland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Johns Place	Saint Louis, MO	1.5 mi	1 of 5	94	(314) 426-2211
Bentleys Extended Care	Overland, MO	1.6 mi	1 of 5	72	(314) 426-0433
U-City Forest Manor	Saint Louis, MO	3.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 862-5556
Heritage Care Center	Saint Louis, MO	3.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 521-7471
Normandy Nursing Center	Saint Louis, MO	3.3 mi	1 of 5	116	(314) 862-0555
Nhc Healthcare, Maryland Heights	Maryland Heights, MO	3.4 mi	4 of 5	220	(314) 291-0121

Hospices serving Overland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest	Saint Louis, MO	5.1 mi	(314) 682-3400
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	5.1 mi	(636) 573-0037
Caris Healthcare	Saint Louis, MO	5.1 mi	(636) 527-6675
Bjc Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	5.4 mi	(314) 872-5050

Straight-line miles from the center of Overland. 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 Overland

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 41% of the $3,360 monthly median income of Overland 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 Overland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Overland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Johns Place in Saint Louis (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Bentleys Extended Care in Overland (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); U-City Forest Manor in Saint Louis (3.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Overland?

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 41% of the $3,360 monthly median income of Overland 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 Overland, MO