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

Local figures

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

30%

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

7.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.9% in Rockingham County)

434

residents 65 or older (14% of Elkton)

9

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

132 Elkton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 19% in Rockingham County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

31 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.1%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Elkton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Elkton compared with Rockingham County and Virginia

Census figure	Elkton	Rockingham County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.1%	6.9%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	5.5%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	4.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,194	$56,495	—

Older residents in towns around Elkton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Shenandoah, VA	5.3 mi	384	26%
Massanetta Springs, VA	12 mi	1,621	14%
Harrisonburg, VA	14 mi	5,411	20%
Grottoes, VA	15 mi	423	22%
Broadway, VA	17 mi	870	14%
Timberville, VA	18 mi	422	20%

Home health agencies serving Elkton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Staunton, VA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 886-2970
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	88 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400
Sentara Home Care Services	Harrisonburg, VA	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 433-4429
Continuum Home Health Care	Charlottesville, VA	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 984-2273
Interim Healthcare - Charlottesville	Charlottesville, VA	24 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	87 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 745-0054

Nursing homes near Elkton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greene Acres Rehabilitation And Nursing	Stanardsville, VA	13 mi	3 of 5	90	(434) 985-4434
Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr	Harrisonburg, VA	13 mi	1 of 5	180	(540) 433-2623
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community	Harrisonburg, VA	14 mi	5 of 5	84	(540) 568-8200

Straight-line miles from the center of Elkton. 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 Elkton

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 35% of the $3,600 monthly median income of Elkton 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 Elkton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Elkton?

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 35% of the $3,600 monthly median income of Elkton 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 Elkton, VA