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

Local figures

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

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

8.6%

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

1,534

residents 65 or older (19% of Franklin)

10

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

240 Franklin residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

123 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.6%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Franklin ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Franklin compared with Virginia

Census figure	Franklin	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.6%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,458	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Windsor, VA	14 mi	555	20%
Suffolk, VA	17 mi	15,100	22%
Murfreesboro, NC	19 mi	505	32%
Smithfield, VA	27 mi	1,645	20%
Ahoskie, NC	28 mi	862	34%
Carrollton, VA	29 mi	983	22%

Home health agencies serving Franklin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Commonwealth Home Care	Portsmouth, VA	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 937-8600
Amedisys Home Health Of Newport News	Hampton, VA	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 223-5424
Medi Home Health Agency	Chesapeake, VA	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 420-7192
Sentara Home Care Services-Suffolk	Suffolk, VA	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 983-1900
Interim Healthcare	Virginia Beach, VA	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 466-1401
Riverside Home Health	Gloucester, VA	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 594-4600

Nursing homes near Franklin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southampton Memorial Hosp	Franklin, VA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	129	(757) 569-6287
Courtland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Courtland, VA	6.5 mi	1 of 5	90	(757) 653-0908
Windsor Grove Health And Rehabilitation	Windsor, VA	14 mi	2 of 5	114	(757) 242-4770

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin. 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 Franklin

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 25% of the $5,122 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Franklin?

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 25% of the $5,122 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin, VA