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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Bedford County)

7.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.2% in Bedford County)

1,647

residents 65 or older (21% of Bedford)

14

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

369 Bedford residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 16% in Bedford County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

110 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.4%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Bedford ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bedford compared with Bedford County and Virginia

Census figure	Bedford	Bedford County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.4%	4.2%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	5.2%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	3.2%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,263	$63,298	—

Older residents in towns around Bedford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Forest, VA	13 mi	2,764	13%
Timberlake, VA	15 mi	2,386	22%
Blue Ridge, VA	17 mi	516	8.5%
Lynchburg, VA	18 mi	11,391	20%
North Shore, VA	19 mi	1,633	16%
Altavista, VA	20 mi	656	18%

Home health agencies serving Bedford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health (Lynchburg)	Lynchburg, VA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 586-6765
Centra Home Health	Lynchburg, VA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 200-4111
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roanoke, VA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Westminster At Home (Home Health)	Lynchburg, VA	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 386-3800
1ST Care Home Health Lynchburg	Lynchburg, VA	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 384-2800
Carilion Home Care Services - Roanoke	Roanoke, VA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 633-9314

Nursing homes near Bedford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakwood Health And Rehab Center	Bedford, VA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	111	(540) 425-7800
Bedford Co Nursing Home	Bedford, VA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	90	(540) 586-7658
Summit Health And Rehab Center	Lynchburg, VA	15 mi	3 of 5	120	(434) 845-6045

Straight-line miles from the center of Bedford. 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 Bedford

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 25% of the $5,022 monthly median income of Bedford 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 Bedford: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bedford?

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 25% of the $5,022 monthly median income of Bedford 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 Bedford, VA