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

Local figures

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

19%

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

8.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.2% in Chesterfield County)

3,685

residents 65 or older (15% of Chester)

19

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

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

315 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.5%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving Chester ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Chester compared with Chesterfield County and Virginia

Census figure	Chester	Chesterfield County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.5%	6.2%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	5.6%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.4%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,439	$74,566	—

Older residents in towns around Chester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bellwood, VA	3.7 mi	1,079	39%
Meadowbrook, VA	5.9 mi	3,595	32%
Enon, VA	6.4 mi	655	17%
Colonial Heights, VA	6.6 mi	3,364	18%
Bensley, VA	6.6 mi	566	41%
Ettrick, VA	7.2 mi	732	32%

Home health agencies serving Chester

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Richmond, VA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 672-7500
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903
Compassus Bsmh Richmond Hha, LLC	Richmond, VA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 627-5200
Commonwealth Home Care	Richmond, VA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 744-9211
HCA Virginia Healthcare At Home	North Chesterfield, VA	12 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	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400

Nursing homes near Chester

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tyler's Retreat At Iron Bridge	Chester, VA	2.8 mi	3 of 5	90	(804) 706-1023
Health Care Center Lucy Corr	Chesterfield, VA	4.6 mi	2 of 5	216	(804) 748-1511
Colonial Heights Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Colonial Heights, VA	6.3 mi	1 of 5	196	(804) 526-6851

Straight-line miles from the center of Chester. 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 Chester

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 23% of the $5,537 monthly median income of Chester 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 Chester: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Chester?

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 23% of the $5,537 monthly median income of Chester 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 Chester, VA