In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Lake of the Woods, VA
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Parkinson’s Care in Lake of the Woods, VA: the local picture
481 Lake of the Woods residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 21% in Orange County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
75 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.7%).
Medicare lists 21 home health agencies serving Lake of the Woods ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Lake of the Woods compared with Orange County and Virginia
| Census figure | Lake of the Woods | Orange County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 17% | 21% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 2.7% | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2% | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Residents 65 or older | 34% | 20% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 22% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $93,479 | $78,179 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake of the Woods
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wilderness, VA | 2.6 mi | 437 | 3.9% |
| Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA | 13 mi | 901 | 30% |
| Southern Gateway, VA | 14 mi | 165 | 71% |
| Fredericksburg, VA | 15 mi | 3,300 | 17% |
| Falmouth, VA | 16 mi | 946 | 11% |
| Culpeper, VA | 16 mi | 2,299 | 23% |
Home health agencies serving Lake of the Woods
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Home Health Care | Chantilly, VA | 42 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 | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (540) 899-3666 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Midlothian, VA | 63 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 | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (540) 741-1667 |
| Pavilion Medical Home Care & Staffing, LLC | Annandale, VA | 45 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 299-9898 |
| Virginia Healthcare Services | Annandale, VA | 45 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 333-5288 |
Nursing homes near Lake of the Woods
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage Hill Health & Rehab Center | Fredericksburg, VA | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | 150 | (540) 785-1120 |
| Fredericksburg Health And Rehab | Fredericksburg, VA | 13 mi | 2 of 5 | 177 | (540) 786-8351 |
| Falls Run Nursing And Rehabilitation | Fredericksburg, VA | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | 90 | (540) 752-0111 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake of the Woods. 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 of the Woods
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 16% of the $7,790 monthly median income of Lake of the Woods 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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Lake of the Woods: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lake of the Woods?
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 16% of the $7,790 monthly median income of Lake of the Woods 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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Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
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- Parkinson’s Care in Southern Gateway, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Fredericksburg, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Falmouth, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Culpeper, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Bealeton, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Stafford Courthouse, VA
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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.
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