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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Versailles, MO: the local picture

130

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

715

residents 65 or older (27% of Versailles)

70%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Morgan County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Versailles has about 130 residents aged 85 or older among 715 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.

70% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Morgan County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

55% of older Versailles 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.

Versailles compared with Morgan County and Missouri

Census figure	Versailles	Morgan County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	27%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	70%	39%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	14%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	8.0%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,260	$44,841	—

Older residents in towns around Versailles

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Eldon, MO	16 mi	1,058	192
Tipton, MO	16 mi	415	110
California, MO	20 mi	862	142
Osage Beach, MO	23 mi	1,595	182
Sedalia, MO	28 mi	3,738	597
Camdenton, MO	29 mi	457	79

Nursing homes near Versailles

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Shepherd Care Center	Versailles, MO	0.6 mi	5 of 5	117	(573) 378-5411
Golden Age Living Center	Stover, MO	7.5 mi	3 of 5	61	(573) 377-4521
Laurie Care Center	Gravois Mills, MO	15 mi	4 of 5	108	(573) 374-8263
Tipton Oak Manor	Tipton, MO	16 mi	4 of 5	66	(660) 433-5574
Eldon Nursing & Rehab	Eldon, MO	16 mi	2 of 5	90	(573) 392-3164
Good Samaritan Care Center	Cole Camp, MO	20 mi	5 of 5	72	(660) 668-4515

Hospices serving Versailles

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lake Regional Hospice	Osage Beach, MO	23 mi	(573) 302-2860
Hospice Compassus-Central Missouri	Jefferson City, MO	34 mi	(573) 556-3547
Central Missouri Hospice	Jefferson City, MO	34 mi	(573) 681-3750
Three Rivers Hospice Central	Jefferson City, MO	34 mi	(573) 635-8084

Straight-line miles from the center of Versailles. 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 Versailles

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 68% of the $2,022 monthly median income of Versailles 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 Versailles: common questions

What nursing homes are near Versailles?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Golden Age Living Center in Stover (7.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Laurie Care Center in Gravois Mills (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Versailles?

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 68% of the $2,022 monthly median income of Versailles 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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