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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Springfield, MO: the local picture

4,304

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

27,514

residents 65 or older (16% of Springfield)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Greene County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Springfield has about 4,304 residents aged 85 or older among 27,514 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Greene County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Springfield 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.

Springfield compared with Greene County and Missouri

Census figure	Springfield	Greene County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.1%	5.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,848	$49,891	—

Older residents in towns around Springfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Battlefield, MO	6.6 mi	1,200	32
Republic, MO	6.9 mi	3,124	232
Willard, MO	9.7 mi	667	26
Nixa, MO	10 mi	3,758	333
Strafford, MO	11 mi	281	52
Ozark, MO	12 mi	3,268	339

Nursing homes near Springfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Manor At Elfindale, The	Springfield, MO	1.4 mi	4 of 5	100	(417) 831-2273
Maples Health And Rehabilitation, The	Springfield, MO	2.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(417) 891-1700
Magnolia Square Nursing And Rehab	Springfield, MO	2.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(417) 877-7545
Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Springfield, MO	2.3 mi	5 of 5	146	(417) 882-0035
Spring Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center	Springfield, MO	2.5 mi	2 of 5	194	(417) 883-4022
Springfield Villa	Springfield, MO	2.6 mi	1 of 5	146	(417) 569-1114

Hospices serving Springfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Regional Hospice	Springfield, MO	1.3 mi	(417) 832-0577
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Springfield, LLC	Springfield, MO	2.1 mi	(417) 881-9111
Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri	Springfield, MO	2.1 mi	(417) 882-0453
Coxhealth At Home	Springfield, MO	2.1 mi	(417) 883-7500

Straight-line miles from the center of Springfield. 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 Springfield

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 39% of the $3,571 monthly median income of Springfield 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 Springfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Springfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Manor At Elfindale, The in Springfield (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Maples Health And Rehabilitation, The in Springfield (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Magnolia Square Nursing And Rehab in Springfield (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Springfield?

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 39% of the $3,571 monthly median income of Springfield 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.

More near Springfield

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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 Springfield, MO