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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Clifton Forge, VA: the local picture

29%

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

5.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Alleghany County)

862

residents 65 or older (25% of Clifton Forge)

5

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

213 Clifton Forge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 19% in Alleghany County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

44 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.9%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Clifton Forge ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Clifton Forge compared with Alleghany County and Virginia

Census figure	Clifton Forge	Alleghany County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.9%	6.7%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.1%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	25%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	36%	27%
Households with no vehicle	17%	6.0%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,945	$32,401	—

Older residents in towns around Clifton Forge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Covington, VA	9.2 mi	1,125	18%
Lexington, VA	21 mi	1,273	25%
White Sulphur Springs, WV	26 mi	609	23%
Buena Vista, VA	26 mi	1,240	31%
Daleville, VA	29 mi	1,221	7.7%
Blue Ridge, VA	31 mi	516	8.5%

Home health agencies serving Clifton Forge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Staunton, VA	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 886-2970
Carilion Home Care Services - Roanoke	Roanoke, VA	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 633-9314
Enhabit Home Health (Roanoke)	Roanoke, VA	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 774-4970
Welcome Homecare	Richmond, VA	129 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	39 mi	2 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(804) 330-5433

Nursing homes near Clifton Forge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Woodlands Health And Rehab Center	Clifton Forge, VA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(540) 863-4096
Alleghany Health And Rehab	Clifton Forge, VA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	105	(540) 862-5791
Brian Center Of Alleghany	Low Moor, VA	4.0 mi	5 of 5	89	(540) 862-3610

Straight-line miles from the center of Clifton Forge. 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 Clifton Forge

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 58% of the $2,162 monthly median income of Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Clifton Forge?

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 58% of the $2,162 monthly median income of Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge, VA