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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Blue Ridge, VA: the local picture

8.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12% in Botetourt County)

2.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.6% in Botetourt County)

516

residents 65 or older (18% of Blue Ridge)

12

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

44 Blue Ridge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.5%; 12% in Botetourt County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

13 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.5%).

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

Blue Ridge compared with Botetourt County and Virginia

Census figure	Blue Ridge	Botetourt County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	8.5%	12%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.5%	3.6%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	3.5%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	22%	27%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	3.7%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,806	$65,601	—

Older residents in towns around Blue Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cloverdale, VA	4.8 mi	932	16%
Daleville, VA	5.6 mi	1,221	7.7%
Hollins, VA	7.6 mi	4,146	17%
Vinton, VA	8.1 mi	1,476	25%
Roanoke, VA	10 mi	17,466	25%
Salem, VA	14 mi	5,016	18%

Home health agencies serving Blue Ridge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Roanoke, VA	5.0 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	5.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Carilion Home Care Services - Roanoke	Roanoke, VA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 633-9314
Advanced Health Services	Roanoke, VA	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(540) 994-9811
Brandon Oaks At Home	Roanoke, VA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 283-8649
Medi Home Health Agency	Alexandria, VA	180 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 278-1322

Nursing homes near Blue Ridge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Daleville Health And Rehabilitation	Daleville, VA	5.0 mi	2 of 5	90	(540) 966-0056
The Glebe	Daleville, VA	5.8 mi	5 of 5	32	(540) 591-2176
Springtree Healthcare & Rehab Center	Roanoke, VA	6.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(540) 981-2790

Straight-line miles from the center of Blue Ridge. 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 Blue Ridge

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 $5,151 monthly median income of Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Blue Ridge?

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 $5,151 monthly median income of Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge, VA