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

Local figures

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

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in King George County)

3.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.3% in King George County)

521

residents 65 or older (16% of Dahlgren)

1

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

156 Dahlgren residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 20% in King George County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

20 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.8%).

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Dahlgren ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Dahlgren compared with King George County and Virginia

Census figure	Dahlgren	King George County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.8%	5.3%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	27%	8.7%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	22%	27%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	2.6%	6.1%

Older residents in towns around Dahlgren

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Colonial Beach, VA	6.6 mi	960	29%
King George, VA	7.8 mi	738	16%
La Plata, MD	15 mi	1,871	12%
Bryans Road, MD	18 mi	953	25%
Indian Head, MD	18 mi	414	17%
Quantico Base, VA	19 mi	0	—

Home health agencies serving Dahlgren

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	71 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903

Nursing homes near Dahlgren

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westmoreland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Colonial Beach, VA	7.1 mi	3 of 5	66	(804) 224-2222
Heritage Hall King George	King George, VA	8.4 mi	2 of 5	130	(540) 775-4000
Complete Care At Laplata LLC	Laplata, MD	14 mi	1 of 5	142	(301) 934-4001

Straight-line miles from the center of Dahlgren. 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 Dahlgren

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. 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 Dahlgren: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Dahlgren?

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. 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 Dahlgren, VA