In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Difficult Run, VA
Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in Difficult Run for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Parkinson’s Care in Difficult Run, VA: the local picture
150 Difficult Run residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.3%; 15% in Fairfax County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
28 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.6%).
Medicare lists 53 home health agencies serving Difficult Run ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Difficult Run compared with Fairfax County and Virginia
| Census figure | Difficult Run | Fairfax County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 8.3% | 15% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 1.6% | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 0.5% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 6.3% | 22% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $185,536 | $119,967 | — |
Older residents in towns around Difficult Run
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakton, VA | 2.6 mi | 5,978 | 12% |
| Franklin Farm, VA | 2.7 mi | 2,975 | 9.8% |
| Navy, VA | 2.7 mi | 378 | 5.6% |
| Fair Oaks, VA | 2.9 mi | 3,631 | 18% |
| Reston, VA | 3.0 mi | 10,441 | 12% |
| Greenbriar, VA | 3.8 mi | 1,286 | 9.1% |
Home health agencies serving Difficult Run
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Home Healthcare LLC | Fairfax, VA | 5.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy | (703) 865-7370 |
| Five Star Home Health Care | Chantilly, VA | 5.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 661-4555 |
| Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC | Alexandria, VA | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (301) 266-0738 |
| Pathwell Home Health & Hospice | Reston, VA | 1.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (540) 450-8680 |
| Revival Homecare Agency | Annandale, VA | 8.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 341-6670 |
| National Home Health Care Inc | Herndon, VA | 5.5 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 787-3060 |
Nursing homes near Difficult Run
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation | Fairfax, VA | 2.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 155 | (703) 352-7172 |
| Dulles Health & Rehab Center | Herndon, VA | 4.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 166 | (703) 934-5000 |
| Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Fairfax, VA | 4.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 200 | (703) 273-7705 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Difficult Run. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Difficult Run
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 8% of the $15,461 monthly median income of Difficult Run 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.
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.
Parkinson’s Care in Difficult Run: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Difficult Run?
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 8% of the $15,461 monthly median income of Difficult Run 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.
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