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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Willard, MO: the local picture

26

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

667

residents 65 or older (10% of Willard)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Willard has about 26 residents aged 85 or older among 667 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.

35% 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.

34% of older Willard 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.

Willard compared with Greene County and Missouri

Census figure	Willard	Greene County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	10%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	10%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	5.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,831	$49,891	—

Older residents in towns around Willard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Republic, MO	8.6 mi	3,124	232
Springfield, MO	9.7 mi	27,514	4,304
Battlefield, MO	12 mi	1,200	32
Strafford, MO	17 mi	281	52
Clever, MO	18 mi	235	16
Nixa, MO	18 mi	3,758	333

Nursing homes near Willard

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willard Care Center	Willard, MO	1.4 mi	2 of 5	66	(417) 742-3593
Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab	Springfield, MO	7.2 mi	5 of 5	172	(417) 864-5600
Springfield Skilled Care Center	Springfield, MO	7.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(417) 864-4545
Brookhaven Nursing & Rehab	Springfield, MO	7.2 mi	2 of 5	90	(417) 874-9600
Maranatha Village, Inc	Springfield, MO	7.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(417) 833-0016
Ash Grove Healthcare Facility	Ash Grove, MO	8.4 mi	3 of 5	82	(417) 751-2575

Hospices serving Willard

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Seasons Hospice, Inc	Springfield, MO	7.3 mi	(417) 890-5533
Regional Hospice	Springfield, MO	8.6 mi	(417) 832-0577
Hospice Compassus-Southwest Missouri	Springfield, MO	11 mi	(417) 882-0453
Coxhealth At Home	Springfield, MO	11 mi	(417) 883-7500

Straight-line miles from the center of Willard. 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 Willard

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 52% of the $2,653 monthly median income of Willard 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 Willard: common questions

What nursing homes are near Willard?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Willard Care Center in Willard (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab in Springfield (7.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Springfield Skilled Care Center in Springfield (7.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Willard?

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 52% of the $2,653 monthly median income of Willard 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 Willard, MO