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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Portageville, MO: the local picture

87

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

387

residents 65 or older (14% of Portageville)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in New Madrid County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Portageville has about 87 residents aged 85 or older among 387 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.

49% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in New Madrid County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Portageville 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.

Portageville compared with New Madrid County and Missouri

Census figure	Portageville	New Madrid County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	14%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	2.1%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,500	$43,274	—

Older residents in towns around Portageville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Tiptonville, TN	13 mi	390	16
New Madrid, MO	14 mi	560	110
Caruthersville, MO	17 mi	894	88
Malden, MO	20 mi	753	33
Kennett, MO	23 mi	2,130	227
Piggott, AR	28 mi	664	100

Nursing homes near Portageville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Portageville Health Care Center	Portageville, MO	0.7 mi	3 of 5	60	(573) 379-2017
Gideon Care Center	Gideon, MO	13 mi	4 of 5	72	(573) 448-3505
Reelfoot Manor Health And Rehab	Tiptonville, TN	13 mi	2 of 5	116	(731) 253-6681
New Madrid Living Center	New Madrid, MO	15 mi	5 of 5	112	(573) 748-5622
Southgate Living Center	Caruthersville, MO	16 mi	4 of 5	94	(573) 333-5150
Signature Healthcare Of Ridgely Rehab&Wellness Ctr	Ridgely, TN	16 mi	3 of 5	100	(731) 264-5555

Hospices serving Portageville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Kennett, MO	23 mi	(573) 888-4946
Vna Hospice	Kennett, MO	23 mi	(573) 888-5892
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	29 mi	(573) 614-4000
Elite Hospice	Sikeston, MO	33 mi	(573) 472-6163

Straight-line miles from the center of Portageville. 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 Portageville

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 $2,958 monthly median income of Portageville 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 Portageville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Portageville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Portageville Health Care Center in Portageville (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Gideon Care Center in Gideon (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Reelfoot Manor Health And Rehab in Tiptonville (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Portageville?

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 $2,958 monthly median income of Portageville 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Portageville, MO