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

Local figures

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

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Prince Edward County)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Prince Edward County)

1,372

residents 65 or older (18% of Farmville)

9

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

307 Farmville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 21% in Prince Edward County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

270 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (22%).

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

Farmville compared with Prince Edward County and Virginia

Census figure	Farmville	Prince Edward County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	22%	12%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	6.2%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.1%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,758	$38,415	—

Older residents in towns around Farmville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Crewe, VA	17 mi	294	42%
Blackstone, VA	26 mi	670	28%
Madison Heights, VA	40 mi	2,157	21%
Woodlake, VA	41 mi	1,190	13%
South Hill, VA	42 mi	1,251	48%
Brandermill, VA	42 mi	2,991	9.7%

Home health agencies serving Farmville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903
Centra Home Health	Farmville, VA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 315-5000
Home Recovery Home Aid Inc	Farmville, VA	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(434) 392-4614
James River Home Health Care LLC	Farmville, VA	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	—	—
1ST Care Home Health Lynchburg	Lynchburg, VA	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 384-2800
1ST Care Home Health South Boston	South Boston, VA	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 572-1312

Nursing homes near Farmville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Farmville Health & Rehab Center	Farmville, VA	0.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(434) 392-8806
Holly Manor Rehab And Nursing	Farmville, VA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(434) 392-6106
Heritage Hall Dillwyn	Dillwyn, VA	18 mi	3 of 5	60	(434) 983-2050

Straight-line miles from the center of Farmville. 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 Farmville

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 38% of the $3,313 monthly median income of Farmville 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 Farmville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Farmville?

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 38% of the $3,313 monthly median income of Farmville 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 Farmville, VA