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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Strafford, MO: the local picture

52

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

281

residents 65 or older (11% of Strafford)

36%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Strafford has about 52 residents aged 85 or older among 281 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.

36% 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.

46% of older Strafford 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.

Strafford compared with Greene County and Missouri

Census figure	Strafford	Greene County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.1%	5.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,278	$49,891	—

Older residents in towns around Strafford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Springfield, MO	11 mi	27,514	4,304
Rogersville, MO	11 mi	283	25
Marshfield, MO	12 mi	1,492	158
Willard, MO	17 mi	667	26
Ozark, MO	17 mi	3,268	339
Battlefield, MO	17 mi	1,200	32

Nursing homes near Strafford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Strafford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Strafford, MO	0.5 mi	1 of 5	78	(417) 736-9332
Woodland Care & Rehab Center	Springfield, MO	8.4 mi	2 of 5	94	(417) 833-1220
Glendale Gardens Nursing & Rehab	Springfield, MO	8.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(417) 889-9955
Maranatha Village, Inc	Springfield, MO	9.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(417) 833-0016
James River Nursing And Rehabilitation	Springfield, MO	9.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(417) 889-9500
Copper Rock Healthcare	Rogersville, MO	10 mi	1 of 5	90	(417) 202-4606

Hospices serving Strafford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Seasons Hospice, Inc	Springfield, MO	9.5 mi	(417) 890-5533
Faith Hospice Of The Ozarks, LLC	Rogersville, MO	9.6 mi	(417) 840-7776
Access Hospice Care	Springfield, MO	10 mi	(417) 332-3510
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	10 mi	(417) 881-7442

Straight-line miles from the center of Strafford. 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 Strafford

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 33% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Strafford 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 Strafford: common questions

What nursing homes are near Strafford?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Strafford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Strafford (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Woodland Care & Rehab Center in Springfield (8.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Glendale Gardens Nursing & Rehab in Springfield (8.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Strafford?

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 33% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Strafford 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 Strafford, MO