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

Local figures

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

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

7.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding

3,986

residents 65 or older (24% of Bristol)

12

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

1,049 Bristol residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

306 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.9%).

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

Bristol compared with Virginia

Census figure	Bristol	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.9%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,192	—

Older residents in towns around Bristol

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bristol, TN	5.2 mi	5,391	25%
Blountville, TN	11 mi	702	22%
Abingdon, VA	12 mi	2,046	20%
Bloomingdale, TN	20 mi	2,040	25%
Elizabethton, TN	20 mi	2,950	29%
Lebanon, VA	20 mi	1,014	37%

Home health agencies serving Bristol

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ballad Health Homecare - Abingdon	Abingdon, VA	9.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 525-1227
Ballad Health Homecare - Norton	Norton, VA	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 973-9481
Ballad Health Homecare	Johnson City, TN	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 431-6146
Adoration Home Health	Wise, VA	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 523-4915
Centerwell Home Health	Abingdon, VA	9.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 623-0665
Amedisys Home Health Care	Abingdon, VA	9.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 619-2532

Nursing homes near Bristol

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Rehab Center At Bristol	Bristol, VA	2.0 mi	2 of 5	90	(276) 594-0032
Nhc Healthcare, Bristol	Bristol, VA	3.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(276) 669-4711
Waters Of Bristol A Rehabilitation And Nursing	Blountville, TN	10 mi	4 of 5	120	(423) 274-6191

Straight-line miles from the center of Bristol. 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 Bristol

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 31% of the $4,016 monthly median income of Bristol 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 Bristol: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bristol?

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 31% of the $4,016 monthly median income of Bristol 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 Bristol, VA