In-Home Dementia Care in University City, MO

Local figures

Dementia Care in University City, MO: the local picture

942

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

5,881

residents 65 or older (17% of University City)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

University City has about 942 residents aged 85 or older among 5,881 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in St. Louis County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older University City 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.

University City compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	University City	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	8.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	11%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,191	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around University City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clayton, MO	1.5 mi	2,418	297
Pagedale, MO	1.6 mi	511	27
Richmond Heights, MO	2.4 mi	1,238	116
Olivette, MO	2.6 mi	1,657	187
Overland, MO	2.9 mi	2,038	196
Normandy, MO	3.3 mi	531	26

Nursing homes near University City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
U-City Forest Manor	Saint Louis, MO	0.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(314) 862-5556
Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation	University City, MO	1.5 mi	2 of 5	119	(314) 726-4767
Barnes-Jewish Extended Care	Saint Louis, MO	1.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(314) 725-7447
Normandy Nursing Center	Saint Louis, MO	1.9 mi	1 of 5	116	(314) 862-0555
Delhaven Manor	Saint Louis, MO	3.0 mi	3 of 5	156	(314) 361-2902
Oak Park Care Center	Saint Louis, MO	3.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(314) 781-3444

Hospices serving University City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dover Hospice Mo Stl Metro, LLC	St Louis, MO	3.2 mi	(314) 884-8817
Evertrue Hospice	Brentwood, MO	3.4 mi	(314) 446-2539
Unity Hospice Gsl, LLC	Saint Louis, MO	4.4 mi	(314) 645-8648
Medi-Plex Hospice, LLC	Saint Louis, MO	5.2 mi	(314) 993-5580

Straight-line miles from the center of University City. 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 University City

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 24% of the $5,766 monthly median income of University City 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 University City: common questions

What nursing homes are near University City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are U-City Forest Manor in Saint Louis (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation in University City (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Barnes-Jewish Extended Care in Saint Louis (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in University City?

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 24% of the $5,766 monthly median income of University City 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.

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