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

Local figures

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

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Rockingham County)

6.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.9% in Rockingham County)

1,329

residents 65 or older (20% of Bridgewater)

7

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

286 Bridgewater residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 19% in Rockingham County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

77 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.5%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Bridgewater ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bridgewater compared with Rockingham County and Virginia

Census figure	Bridgewater	Rockingham County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.5%	6.9%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	5.5%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	15%	4.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,125	$56,495	—

Older residents in towns around Bridgewater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Harrisonburg, VA	5.9 mi	5,411	20%
Massanetta Springs, VA	7.2 mi	1,621	14%
Weyers Cave, VA	8.0 mi	250	20%
Grottoes, VA	11 mi	423	22%
Verona, VA	14 mi	911	38%
Staunton, VA	17 mi	5,524	19%

Home health agencies serving Bridgewater

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Staunton, VA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 886-2970
Sentara Home Care Services	Harrisonburg, VA	6.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 433-4429
Continuum Home Health Care	Charlottesville, VA	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 984-2273
Interim Healthcare - Charlottesville	Charlottesville, VA	36 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 295-5501
Welcome Homecare	Richmond, VA	100 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 745-0054
Enhabit Home Health (Richmond)	Richmond, VA	107 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(804) 562-4252

Nursing homes near Bridgewater

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bridgewater Home, Inc.	Bridgewater, VA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	127	(540) 828-2531
Blue Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing	Harrisonburg, VA	5.3 mi	2 of 5	117	(540) 433-2791
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community	Harrisonburg, VA	6.1 mi	5 of 5	84	(540) 568-8200

Straight-line miles from the center of Bridgewater. 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 Bridgewater

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 28% of the $4,510 monthly median income of Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bridgewater?

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 28% of the $4,510 monthly median income of Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater, VA