Parkinson's Care in Arlington, VA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Arlington, VA: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

6.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding

28,123

residents 65 or older (12% of Arlington)

61

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

4,518 Arlington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,802 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.6%).

Medicare lists 61 home health agencies serving Arlington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Arlington compared with Virginia

Census figure	Arlington	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.6%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,942	—

Older residents in towns around Arlington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Seven Corners, VA	2.5 mi	1,768	24%
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	2.7 mi	3,631	23%
Lake Barcroft, VA	3.6 mi	2,170	13%
Falls Church, VA	4.1 mi	2,265	12%
Alexandria, VA	4.2 mi	20,348	15%
West Falls Church, VA	4.8 mi	4,454	17%

Home health agencies serving Arlington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC	Alexandria, VA	4.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 266-0738
Grace Home Healthcare LLC	Fairfax, VA	8.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(703) 865-7370
Five Star Home Health Care	Chantilly, VA	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 661-4555
Revival Homecare Agency	Annandale, VA	6.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 341-6670
Pathwell Home Health & Hospice	Reston, VA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 450-8680
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Falls Church, VA	3.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 820-2001

Nursing homes near Arlington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Jefferson	Arlington, VA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	31	(703) 516-9455
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center	Arlington, VA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	210	(703) 243-7640
Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation	Arlington, VA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	161	(703) 379-7200

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

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Arlington

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 15% of the $8,412 monthly median income of Arlington 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 caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

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

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Arlington: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Arlington?

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 15% of the $8,412 monthly median income of Arlington 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).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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 Parkinson’s Care in Arlington, VA