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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Raytown, MO: the local picture

574

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

5,559

residents 65 or older (19% of Raytown)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Jackson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Raytown has about 574 residents aged 85 or older among 5,559 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Jackson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Raytown 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.

Raytown compared with Jackson County and Missouri

Census figure	Raytown	Jackson County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.2%	10%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,738	$51,827	—

Older residents in towns around Raytown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lee's Summit, MO	6.5 mi	16,776	2,438
Grandview, MO	8.5 mi	3,831	295
Mission Hills, KS	8.5 mi	856	48
Independence, MO	8.6 mi	22,794	3,151
Fairway, KS	9.2 mi	510	112
Prairie Village, KS	9.4 mi	5,101	851

Nursing homes near Raytown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alpine Breeze Health And Wellness	Raytown, MO	1.2 mi	2 of 5	154	(816) 358-8222
Edgewood Manor Health Care Center	Raytown, MO	1.5 mi	1 of 5	91	(816) 358-7858
Jeanne Jugan Center	Kansas City, MO	2.6 mi	5 of 5	52	(816) 761-4744
Seasons Rehab And Healthcare Center	Kansas City, MO	3.5 mi	4 of 5	78	(816) 478-4757
University Health Lakewood Medical Center	Kansas City, MO	4.0 mi	3 of 5	188	(816) 404-7000
Gregory Ridge Health Care Center	Kansas City, MO	4.4 mi	1 of 5	116	(816) 333-0700

Hospices serving Raytown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Kansas City, MO	2.7 mi	(816) 478-8900
One Community Hospice	Kansas City, MO	3.6 mi	(816) 836-1096
Ascend Hospice	Lees Summit, MO	5.2 mi	(816) 584-8111
Compassus-Greater Kansas City	Lee's Summit, MO	5.2 mi	(816) 203-8889

Straight-line miles from the center of Raytown. 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 Raytown

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 30% of the $4,645 monthly median income of Raytown 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 Raytown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Raytown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Alpine Breeze Health And Wellness in Raytown (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Edgewood Manor Health Care Center in Raytown (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Jeanne Jugan Center in Kansas City (2.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Raytown?

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 30% of the $4,645 monthly median income of Raytown 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 Raytown, MO