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

Local figures

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

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

4.3%

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

1,418

residents 65 or older (21% of Galax)

8

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

302 Galax residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

53 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.3%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Galax ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Galax compared with Virginia

Census figure	Galax	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.3%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,440	—

Older residents in towns around Galax

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hillsville, VA	12 mi	630	31%
Mount Airy, NC	20 mi	2,720	28%
Wytheville, VA	22 mi	1,952	27%
Pulaski, VA	28 mi	1,600	40%
Elkin, NC	28 mi	902	25%
Jonesville, NC	30 mi	729	42%

Home health agencies serving Galax

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roanoke, VA	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Medi Home Health Agency	Pulaski, VA	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 382-5637
Interim Healthcare	Dublin, VA	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 200-2606
Liberty Home Care V LLC	Stuart, VA	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 694-4424
Carilion Home Care Services Tazewell	Tazewell, VA	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 988-8714
Access Home Health Care And Rehabilitation	Galax, VA	0.6 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 266-3149

Nursing homes near Galax

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Galax Health And Rehab	Galax, VA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(276) 236-9991
Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center	Galax, VA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	135	(276) 236-5164
Hillsville Health & Rehab Center	Hillsville, VA	12 mi	5 of 5	60	(276) 728-2486

Straight-line miles from the center of Galax. 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 Galax

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 51% of the $2,453 monthly median income of Galax 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 Galax: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Galax?

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 51% of the $2,453 monthly median income of Galax 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 Galax, VA