Dementia Care in St. Joseph, MO: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in St. Joseph, MO: the local picture

1,409

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

11,999

residents 65 or older (17% of St. Joseph)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

St. Joseph has about 1,409 residents aged 85 or older among 11,999 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability. The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older St. Joseph 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.

St. Joseph compared with Missouri

Census figure	St. Joseph	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,922	—

Older residents in towns around St. Joseph

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Country Club, MO	6.0 mi	470	24
Savannah, MO	12 mi	1,091	295
Atchison, KS	22 mi	1,522	276
Platte City, MO	28 mi	824	125
Smithville, MO	28 mi	1,646	145
Lathrop, MO	30 mi	338	30

Nursing homes near St. Joseph

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Joseph Manor Health & Rehabilitation	Saint Joseph, MO	1.6 mi	2 of 5	110	(816) 676-1630
St Joseph Chateau	Saint Joseph, MO	1.8 mi	4 of 5	69	(816) 233-5164
Advanced Care Of St Joseph	Saint Joseph, MO	2.4 mi	1 of 5	180	(816) 364-4200
Carriage Square Rehab And Healthcare Center	Saint Joseph, MO	2.6 mi	1 of 5	130	(816) 364-1526
Belleview Care Center	Saint Joseph, MO	2.7 mi	1 of 5	90	(816) 749-3919
Living Community Of St Joseph	Saint Joseph, MO	2.9 mi	4 of 5	96	(816) 671-8500

Hospices serving St. Joseph

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mosaic Life Care Hospice	Saint Joseph, MO	0.4 mi	(816) 271-7190
Freudenthal Hospice	Saint Joseph, MO	2.2 mi	(816) 676-8050
Aseracare Hospice	Savannah, MO	11 mi	(816) 324-1250
Harbor Hospice Of North Missouri, LP	Plattsburg, MO	24 mi	(816) 601-1512

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Joseph. 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 St. Joseph

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 35% of the $3,910 monthly median income of St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph: common questions

What nursing homes are near St. Joseph?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Joseph Manor Health & Rehabilitation in Saint Joseph (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); St Joseph Chateau in Saint Joseph (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Advanced Care Of St Joseph in Saint Joseph (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in St. Joseph?

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 35% of the $3,910 monthly median income of St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph, MO