Adult Disability Care in Bridgewater, VA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Bridgewater, VA: the local picture

16%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (10% in Rockingham County)

150

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

15%

of households have no vehicle (4.8% in Rockingham County)

7

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bridgewater ZIP codes in their service area

About 652 Bridgewater residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 10% in Rockingham County).

150 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

15% of Bridgewater households have no vehicle (4.8% in Rockingham County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Bridgewater compared with Rockingham County and Virginia

Census figure	Bridgewater	Rockingham County	Virginia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	10%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.7%	4.1%	3.5%
Households with no vehicle	15%	4.8%	6.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	10%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	9.0%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,125	$56,495	—

Older residents in towns around Bridgewater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Harrisonburg, VA	5.9 mi	5,411	8.9%
Massanetta Springs, VA	7.2 mi	1,621	3.1%
Weyers Cave, VA	8.0 mi	250	6.1%
Grottoes, VA	11 mi	423	7.8%
Verona, VA	14 mi	911	12%
Staunton, VA	17 mi	5,524	13%

Home health agencies serving Bridgewater

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Staunton, VA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 886-2970
Sentara Home Care Services	Harrisonburg, VA	6.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 433-4429
Continuum Home Health Care	Charlottesville, VA	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 984-2273
Interim Healthcare - Charlottesville	Charlottesville, VA	36 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 295-5501
Welcome Homecare	Richmond, VA	100 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 745-0054

Straight-line miles from the center of Bridgewater. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Bridgewater

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,510 monthly median income of Bridgewater households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Bridgewater: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Bridgewater?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,510 monthly median income of Bridgewater households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus covers Virginia.

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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 Support for Adults With Disabilities in Bridgewater, VA