In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Long Branch, VA
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Parkinson’s Care in Long Branch, VA: the local picture
250 Long Branch residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 15% in Fairfax County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
155 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.3%).
Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Long Branch ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Long Branch compared with Fairfax County and Virginia
| Census figure | Long Branch | Fairfax County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 15% | 15% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 9.3% | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 22% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $124,236 | $119,967 | — |
Older residents in towns around Long Branch
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield, VA | 1.5 mi | 1,928 | 12% |
| Mantua, VA | 1.6 mi | 1,088 | 3.1% |
| George Mason, VA | 1.7 mi | 630 | 10% |
| Kings Park West, VA | 1.8 mi | 2,230 | 14% |
| Fairfax, VA | 2.2 mi | 3,518 | 11% |
| Kings Park, VA | 2.6 mi | 812 | 8.5% |
Home health agencies serving Long Branch
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Home Health Services LLC | Reston,, VA | 8.3 mi | 2 of 5 | — | (571) 249-5819 |
Nursing homes near Long Branch
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boulevard Post Acute | Fairfax, VA | 2.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 81 | (703) 385-0555 |
| Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Fairfax, VA | 2.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 200 | (703) 273-7705 |
| Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center | Burke, VA | 3.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (703) 425-9765 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Long Branch. 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 Long Branch
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 12% of the $10,353 monthly median income of Long Branch 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 Long Branch: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Long Branch?
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 12% of the $10,353 monthly median income of Long Branch 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 Long Branch
Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
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- Parkinson’s Care in Fairfax, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Kings Park, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Woodburn, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Burke Centre, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Merrifield, 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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