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

Local figures

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

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Fairfax County)

6.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.9% in Fairfax County)

10,022

residents 65 or older (20% of McLean)

0

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

1,370 McLean residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 15% in Fairfax County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

632 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.4%).

McLean compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	McLean	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.4%	5.9%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	6.0%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	22%	27%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	4.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$162,524	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around McLean

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pimmit Hills, VA	2.3 mi	828	23%
Tysons, VA	2.4 mi	3,977	12%
Brookmont, MD	3.5 mi	649	9.1%
Idylwood, VA	3.8 mi	2,098	14%
Dunn Loring, VA	3.9 mi	1,679	11%
Falls Church, VA	4.2 mi	2,265	12%

Nursing homes near McLean

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arleigh Burke Pavilion	Mc Lean, VA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	49	(703) 506-6900
Vierra Falls Church	Falls Church, VA	3.0 mi	2 of 5	160	(703) 538-2400
August Healthcare At Iliff	Dunn Loring, VA	4.0 mi	3 of 5	130	(703) 560-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of McLean. 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 McLean

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 9% of the $13,544 monthly median income of McLean 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 McLean: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in McLean?

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 9% of the $13,544 monthly median income of McLean 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 McLean, VA