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

Local figures

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

15%

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

6.9%

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

1,806

residents 65 or older (8.7% of Merrifield)

0

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

273 Merrifield 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.

125 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.9%).

Merrifield compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	Merrifield	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.9%	5.9%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	6.0%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	8.7%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	4.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$101,792	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around Merrifield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dunn Loring, VA	1.6 mi	1,679	11%
Mantua, VA	1.7 mi	1,088	3.1%
Woodburn, VA	1.7 mi	1,262	7.5%
Vienna, VA	2.1 mi	2,484	12%
Idylwood, VA	2.3 mi	2,098	14%
West Falls Church, VA	2.8 mi	4,454	17%

Nursing homes near Merrifield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Boulevard Post Acute	Fairfax, VA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	81	(703) 385-0555
August Healthcare At Iliff	Dunn Loring, VA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	130	(703) 560-1000
Annandale Healthcare Center	Annandale, VA	4.2 mi	1 of 5	222	(703) 256-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Merrifield. 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 Merrifield

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 15% of the $8,483 monthly median income of Merrifield 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 Merrifield: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Merrifield?

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 15% of the $8,483 monthly median income of Merrifield 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 Merrifield, VA