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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Buena Vista, VA: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

4.8%

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

1,240

residents 65 or older (19% of Buena Vista)

6

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

377 Buena Vista residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

58 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.8%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Buena Vista ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Buena Vista compared with Virginia

Census figure	Buena Vista	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.8%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,536	—

Older residents in towns around Buena Vista

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lexington, VA	6.0 mi	1,273	25%
Madison Heights, VA	24 mi	2,157	21%
Lynchburg, VA	25 mi	11,391	20%
Forest, VA	25 mi	2,764	13%
Clifton Forge, VA	26 mi	862	29%
Stuarts Draft, VA	27 mi	2,632	28%

Home health agencies serving Buena Vista

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Staunton, VA	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 886-2970
Carilion Home Care Services - Roanoke	Roanoke, VA	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 633-9314
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Buena Vista, VA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	—	(540) 784-4119
Interim Healthcare - Charlottesville	Charlottesville, VA	58 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	103 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 745-0054
Nayar Health Care Bedford LLC	Bedford, VA	30 mi	2 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(804) 330-5433

Nursing homes near Buena Vista

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Shenandoah Valley Health And Rehab	Buena Vista, VA	1.5 mi	2 of 5	93	(540) 261-7444
Heritage Hall Lexington	East Lexington, VA	5.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(540) 464-8181
Kendal At Lexington	Lexington, VA	6.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(540) 463-1910

Straight-line miles from the center of Buena Vista. 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 Buena Vista

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 37% of the $3,378 monthly median income of Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Buena Vista?

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 37% of the $3,378 monthly median income of Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista, VA