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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Warrensburg, MO: the local picture

358

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

2,189

residents 65 or older (11% of Warrensburg)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Johnson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Warrensburg has about 358 residents aged 85 or older among 2,189 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 (34% in Johnson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

47% of older Warrensburg 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.

Warrensburg compared with Johnson County and Missouri

Census figure	Warrensburg	Johnson County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	7.5%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.9%	4.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,968	$53,336	—

Older residents in towns around Warrensburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Knob Noster, MO	8.7 mi	309	17
Whiteman AFB, MO	9.5 mi	0	0
Windsor, MO	19 mi	410	28
Odessa, MO	21 mi	1,073	57
Higginsville, MO	21 mi	1,207	226
Sedalia, MO	27 mi	3,738	597

Nursing homes near Warrensburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Warrensburg Manor Care Center	Warrensburg, MO	0.4 mi	2 of 5	88	(660) 747-2216
Country Club Rehab And Healthcare Center	Warrensburg, MO	0.5 mi	1 of 5	73	(660) 429-4444
Ridge Crest Nursing Center	Warrensburg, MO	0.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(660) 429-2177
Johnson County Care Center	Warrensburg, MO	0.8 mi	3 of 5	87	(660) 747-8101
Holden Manor Health & Rehabilitation	Holden, MO	15 mi	2 of 5	52	(816) 732-4138
Lutheran Nursing Home	Concordia, MO	18 mi	4 of 5	113	(660) 463-2267

Hospices serving Warrensburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Novus Lifecare	Clinton, MO	25 mi	(660) 890-2014
Enhabit Hospice	Lees Summit, MO	33 mi	(816) 282-2617
Acg Hospice	Lee's Summit, MO	33 mi	(816) 226-5362
St. Croix Hospice	Harrisonville, MO	34 mi	(816) 380-3913

Straight-line miles from the center of Warrensburg. 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 Warrensburg

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 42% of the $3,247 monthly median income of Warrensburg 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 Warrensburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Warrensburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Warrensburg Manor Care Center in Warrensburg (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Country Club Rehab And Healthcare Center in Warrensburg (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ridge Crest Nursing Center in Warrensburg (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Warrensburg?

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 42% of the $3,247 monthly median income of Warrensburg 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 Warrensburg, MO