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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Park Hills, MO: the local picture

80

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

1,028

residents 65 or older (12% of Park Hills)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in St. Francois County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Park Hills has about 80 residents aged 85 or older among 1,028 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in St. Francois County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Park Hills 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.

Park Hills compared with St. Francois County and Missouri

Census figure	Park Hills	St. Francois County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.2%	1.3%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,083	$43,512	—

Older residents in towns around Park Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Desloge, MO	4.2 mi	968	87
Farmington, MO	4.6 mi	3,359	561
Bonne Terre, MO	7.6 mi	848	93
Terre du Lac, MO	8.8 mi	500	32
Potosi, MO	17 mi	465	78
Fredericktown, MO	21 mi	891	97

Nursing homes near Park Hills

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Country Meadows	Park Hills, MO	3.3 mi	5 of 5	72	(573) 431-2889
Nhc Healthcare, Desloge	Desloge, MO	3.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(573) 431-0223
Community Manor	Farmington, MO	3.8 mi	3 of 5	99	(573) 756-8998
Southbrook Nursing Center	Farmington, MO	4.0 mi	5 of 5	104	(573) 756-6658
Camelot Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Farmington, MO	4.2 mi	5 of 5	97	(573) 756-8911
Farmington Presbyterian Manor	Farmington, MO	4.6 mi	5 of 5	90	(573) 756-6768

Hospices serving Park Hills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Serenity Hospicecare	Park Hills, MO	2.4 mi	(573) 431-0162
Heart & Soul Hospice	Farmington, MO	5.7 mi	(573) 756-7066
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri	Farmington, MO	5.7 mi	(573) 614-4774
Legacy Hospice	Fredericktown, MO	24 mi	(573) 783-7625

Straight-line miles from the center of Park Hills. 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 Park Hills

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 47% of the $2,924 monthly median income of Park Hills 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 Park Hills: common questions

What nursing homes are near Park Hills?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Country Meadows in Park Hills (3.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare, Desloge in Desloge (3.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Community Manor in Farmington (3.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Park Hills?

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 47% of the $2,924 monthly median income of Park Hills 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 Park Hills, MO