Parkinson's Care in Big Stone Gap, VA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Big Stone Gap, VA: the local picture

48%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35% in Wise County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (16% in Wise County)

924

residents 65 or older (18% of Big Stone Gap)

11

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Big Stone Gap ZIP codes in their service area

368 Big Stone Gap residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (48%; 35% in Wise County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

91 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Big Stone Gap ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Big Stone Gap compared with Wise County and Virginia

Census figure	Big Stone Gap	Wise County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	48%	35%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	16%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	12%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	16%	9.1%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,795	$35,825	—

Older residents in towns around Big Stone Gap

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Norton, VA	9.6 mi	761	32%
Wise, VA	13 mi	514	34%
Mount Carmel, TN	21 mi	1,272	20%
Church Hill, TN	24 mi	1,706	24%
Bloomingdale, TN	24 mi	2,040	25%
Kingsport, TN	27 mi	13,132	25%

Home health agencies serving Big Stone Gap

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ballad Health Homecare - Norton	Norton, VA	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 973-9481
Ballad Health Homecare - Abingdon	Abingdon, VA	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 525-1227
Adoration Home Health	Wise, VA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 523-4915
Amedisys Home Health Care	Abingdon, VA	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 619-2532
Centerwell Home Health	Abingdon, VA	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 623-0665
Centerwell Home Health	Bristol, VA	37 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(276) 285-6020

Nursing homes near Big Stone Gap

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Hall Big Stone Gap	Big Stone Gap, VA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	180	(276) 523-3000
Norton Community Hospital SNF Unit	Norton, VA	8.6 mi	5 of 5	44	(276) 679-9100
Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation	Duffield, VA	10 mi	4 of 5	120	(276) 431-2841

Straight-line miles from the center of Big Stone Gap. 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 Big Stone Gap

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 30% of the $4,233 monthly median income of Big Stone Gap 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 Big Stone Gap: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Big Stone Gap?

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 30% of the $4,233 monthly median income of Big Stone Gap 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 Big Stone Gap, VA