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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Poplar Bluff, MO: the local picture

308

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

3,268

residents 65 or older (20% of Poplar Bluff)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Butler County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Poplar Bluff has about 308 residents aged 85 or older among 3,268 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.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Butler County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Poplar Bluff 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.

Poplar Bluff compared with Butler County and Missouri

Census figure	Poplar Bluff	Butler County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	46%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	16%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	1.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,313	$36,708	—

Older residents in towns around Poplar Bluff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dexter, MO	25 mi	1,646	280
Malden, MO	26 mi	753	33
Corning, AR	26 mi	758	72
Piggott, AR	29 mi	664	100
Piedmont, MO	31 mi	501	93
Kennett, MO	41 mi	2,130	227

Nursing homes near Poplar Bluff

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedargate Health Care Center	Poplar Bluff, MO	0.8 mi	2 of 5	108	(573) 785-0188
Manor, The	Poplar Bluff, MO	1.7 mi	3 of 5	90	(573) 686-1147
Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff	Poplar Bluff, MO	1.8 mi	2 of 5	83	(573) 686-6999
Oakdale Care Center	Poplar Bluff, MO	1.9 mi	3 of 5	70	(573) 686-5242
Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center	Poplar Bluff, MO	2.8 mi	3 of 5	132	(573) 785-0851
Puxico Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Puxico, MO	20 mi	4 of 5	60	(573) 222-3125

Hospices serving Poplar Bluff

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crown Hospice	Poplar Bluff, MO	0.3 mi	(573) 840-5029
Ozark Hospice	Poplar Bluff, MO	0.3 mi	(573) 686-5510
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	25 mi	(573) 614-4000
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Kennett, MO	41 mi	(573) 888-4946

Straight-line miles from the center of Poplar Bluff. 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 Poplar Bluff

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 56% of the $2,443 monthly median income of Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff: common questions

What nursing homes are near Poplar Bluff?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cedargate Health Care Center in Poplar Bluff (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Manor, The in Poplar Bluff (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff in Poplar Bluff (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Poplar Bluff?

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 56% of the $2,443 monthly median income of Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff, MO