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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding

1,008

residents 65 or older (18% of Emporia)

5

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

220 Emporia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

139 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

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

Emporia compared with Virginia

Census figure	Emporia	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	27%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,625	—

Older residents in towns around Emporia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Roanoke Rapids, NC	18 mi	2,925	26%
Murfreesboro, NC	30 mi	505	32%
South Hill, VA	33 mi	1,251	48%
Franklin, VA	33 mi	1,534	17%
Petersburg, VA	36 mi	5,634	30%
Blackstone, VA	37 mi	670	28%

Home health agencies serving Emporia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400
Southern Virginia Regional Home Health	Emporia, VA	1.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(434) 348-3459
Home Recovery Home Aid Inc	Farmville, VA	64 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(434) 392-4614
Old Glory Home Health Care & Assistive Care	Richmond, VA	64 mi	2 of 5	—	(804) 269-0637
Interim Healthcare - Christiansburg	Christiansburg, VA	162 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 381-2757

Nursing homes near Emporia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Emporia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Emporia, VA	0.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(434) 634-6581
Greensville Health And Rehabilitation Center	Emporia, VA	0.3 mi	3 of 5	65	(434) 348-2150
Lawrenceville Health & Rehabilitation	Lawrenceville, VA	17 mi	1 of 5	77	(434) 848-4766

Straight-line miles from the center of Emporia. 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 Emporia

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 37% of the $3,385 monthly median income of Emporia 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 Emporia: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Emporia?

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 37% of the $3,385 monthly median income of Emporia 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 Emporia, VA