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

Local figures

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

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Nottoway County)

9.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Nottoway County)

670

residents 65 or older (20% of Blackstone)

8

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

134 Blackstone residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 24% in Nottoway County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

45 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.4%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Blackstone ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Blackstone compared with Nottoway County and Virginia

Census figure	Blackstone	Nottoway County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.4%	8.0%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	8.1%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	27%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.9%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,875	$38,712	—

Older residents in towns around Blackstone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Crewe, VA	9.8 mi	294	42%
South Hill, VA	26 mi	1,251	48%
Farmville, VA	26 mi	1,372	24%
Woodlake, VA	29 mi	1,190	13%
Brandermill, VA	31 mi	2,991	9.7%
Matoaca, VA	31 mi	296	36%

Home health agencies serving Blackstone

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903
Centra Home Health	Farmville, VA	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 315-5000
HCA Virginia Healthcare At Home	North Chesterfield, VA	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 330-5544
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400
Home Recovery Home Aid Inc	Farmville, VA	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(434) 392-4614
James River Home Health Care LLC	Farmville, VA	27 mi	3.5 of 5	—	—

Nursing homes near Blackstone

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Hall-Blackstone	Blackstone, VA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	180	(434) 292-5301
Wayland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Keysville, VA	14 mi	4 of 5	90	(434) 736-8406
Amelia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Amelia, VA	18 mi	1 of 5	100	(804) 561-5611

Straight-line miles from the center of Blackstone. 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 Blackstone

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 29% of the $4,323 monthly median income of Blackstone 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 Blackstone: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Blackstone?

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 29% of the $4,323 monthly median income of Blackstone 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 Blackstone, VA