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

Local figures

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

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Montgomery County)

5.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Montgomery County)

968

residents 65 or older (35% of Merrimac)

3

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

250 Merrimac residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 16% in Montgomery County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

43 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.3%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Merrimac ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Merrimac compared with Montgomery County and Virginia

Census figure	Merrimac	Montgomery County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.3%	5.6%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	17%	5.7%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	35%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	67%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	23%	6.4%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,083	$71,528	—

Older residents in towns around Merrimac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Blacksburg, VA	2.5 mi	3,474	12%
Christiansburg, VA	3.9 mi	4,364	21%
Radford, VA	9.1 mi	1,601	28%
Dublin, VA	16 mi	319	28%
Pearisburg, VA	19 mi	680	28%
Salem, VA	21 mi	5,016	18%

Home health agencies serving Merrimac

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Roanoke, VA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 362-7578
Carilion Home Care Services	Radford, VA	9.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 633-9330
Warm Hearth At Home Inc	Christiansburg, VA	4.1 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(540) 443-3428

Nursing homes near Merrimac

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Wybe And Marietje Kroontje Health Care Center	Blacksburg, VA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	60	(540) 443-3400
Heritage Hall Blacksburg	Blacksburg, VA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	179	(540) 951-7000
Radford Health And Rehab Center	Radford, VA	9.3 mi	4 of 5	90	(540) 633-6533

Straight-line miles from the center of Merrimac. 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 Merrimac

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 32% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Merrimac 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 Merrimac: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Merrimac?

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 32% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Merrimac 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 Merrimac, VA