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

Local figures

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

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Page County)

8.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (14% in Page County)

1,420

residents 65 or older (29% of Luray)

8

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

341 Luray residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 25% in Page County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

112 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.5%).

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

Luray compared with Page County and Virginia

Census figure	Luray	Page County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	25%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.5%	14%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	10.0%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	29%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	33%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	7.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,972	$43,288	—

Older residents in towns around Luray

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Woodstock, VA	15 mi	938	33%
Shenandoah, VA	15 mi	384	26%
Timberville, VA	17 mi	422	20%
Broadway, VA	19 mi	870	14%
Elkton, VA	20 mi	434	30%
Front Royal, VA	23 mi	2,621	25%

Home health agencies serving Luray

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Five Star Home Health Care	Chantilly, VA	57 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 661-4555
Amedisys Home Health Care	Staunton, VA	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 886-2970
Sentara Home Care Services	Harrisonburg, VA	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 433-4429
Valley Health Home Health	Winchester, VA	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 536-5200
Livinrite Home Health Services	Manassas, VA	51 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 369-6677
First Choice Home Health Services, LLC	Harrisonburg, VA	23 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 434-3916

Nursing homes near Luray

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Skyview Springs Rehab And Nursing Center	Luray, VA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(540) 743-4571
Life Care Center Of New Market	New Market, VA	11 mi	5 of 5	118	(540) 740-8041
Skyline Terrace Conv Home	Woodstock, VA	14 mi	5 of 5	70	(540) 459-3738

Straight-line miles from the center of Luray. 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 Luray

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 37% of the $3,414 monthly median income of Luray 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 Luray: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Luray?

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 37% of the $3,414 monthly median income of Luray 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 Luray, VA