In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Lake Caroline, VA
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Parkinson’s Care in Lake Caroline, VA: the local picture
33 Lake Caroline residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.3%; 21% in Caroline County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
14 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.9%).
Medicare lists 25 home health agencies serving Lake Caroline ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Lake Caroline compared with Caroline County and Virginia
| Census figure | Lake Caroline | Caroline County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 9.3% | 21% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 3.9% | 4.2% | 7.4% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 20% | 21% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $74,917 | $61,302 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Caroline
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Land'Or, VA | 2.8 mi | 536 | 13% |
| Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA | 15 mi | 901 | 30% |
| Ashland, VA | 16 mi | 1,408 | 21% |
| Wyndham, VA | 21 mi | 1,249 | 5.8% |
| Fredericksburg, VA | 22 mi | 3,300 | 17% |
| Glen Allen, VA | 22 mi | 3,105 | 23% |
Home health agencies serving Lake Caroline
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Richmond, VA | 28 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 672-7500 |
| Five Star Home Health Care | Chantilly, VA | 62 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 661-4555 |
| Home & Heart Health, Inc | Fredericksburg, VA | 22 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (540) 899-3666 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Midlothian, VA | 39 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 639-7903 |
| Mary Washington Home Health Agency | Fredericksburg, VA | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (540) 741-1667 |
| At Home Care | Mechanicsvlle, VA | 27 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 359-3400 |
Nursing homes near Lake Caroline
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green Health & Rehabilitation Center | Bowling Green, VA | 9.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (804) 633-4839 |
| Ashland Nursing And Rehabilitation | Ashland, VA | 15 mi | 1 of 5 | 190 | (804) 798-3291 |
| Carriage Hill Health & Rehab Center | Fredericksburg, VA | 21 mi | 3 of 5 | 150 | (540) 785-1120 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Caroline. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Lake Caroline
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 20% of the $6,243 monthly median income of Lake Caroline 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.
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.
Parkinson’s Care in Lake Caroline: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lake Caroline?
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 20% of the $6,243 monthly median income of Lake Caroline 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.
More senior care near Lake Caroline
Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
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- Parkinson’s Care in Wyndham, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Fredericksburg, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Glen Allen, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Innsbrook, VA
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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