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

Local figures

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

12%

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

2.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Montgomery County)

3,474

residents 65 or older (7.6% of Blacksburg)

12

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

388 Blacksburg residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 16% in Montgomery County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

73 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.2%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Blacksburg ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Blacksburg compared with Montgomery County and Virginia

Census figure	Blacksburg	Montgomery County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.2%	5.6%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	5.7%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	7.6%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	6.4%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$93,276	$71,528	—

Older residents in towns around Blacksburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Merrimac, VA	2.5 mi	968	31%
Christiansburg, VA	6.4 mi	4,364	21%
Radford, VA	11 mi	1,601	28%
Dublin, VA	17 mi	319	28%
Pearisburg, VA	18 mi	680	28%
Salem, VA	21 mi	5,016	18%

Home health agencies serving Blacksburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Five Star Home Health Care	Chantilly, VA	198 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 661-4555
Centerwell Home Health	Roanoke, VA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 362-7578
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roanoke, VA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Medi Home Health Agency	Pulaski, VA	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 382-5637
Advanced Health Services	Roanoke, VA	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(540) 994-9811
Carilion Home Care Services	Radford, VA	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 633-9330

Nursing homes near Blacksburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Wybe And Marietje Kroontje Health Care Center	Blacksburg, VA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	60	(540) 443-3400
Heritage Hall Blacksburg	Blacksburg, VA	3.2 mi	4 of 5	179	(540) 951-7000
Radford Health And Rehab Center	Radford, VA	11 mi	4 of 5	90	(540) 633-6533

Straight-line miles from the center of Blacksburg. 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 Blacksburg

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 16% of the $7,773 monthly median income of Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Blacksburg?

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 16% of the $7,773 monthly median income of Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg, VA