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

Local figures

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

40%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Pulaski County)

11%

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

1,600

residents 65 or older (18% of Pulaski)

13

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

624 Pulaski residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (40%; 24% in Pulaski County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

163 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Pulaski ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Pulaski compared with Pulaski County and Virginia

Census figure	Pulaski	Pulaski County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	40%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	5.6%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	6.7%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	35%	27%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	4.6%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,247	$46,850	—

Older residents in towns around Pulaski

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dublin, VA	5.4 mi	319	28%
Radford, VA	12 mi	1,601	28%
Pearisburg, VA	19 mi	680	28%
Wytheville, VA	19 mi	1,952	27%
Hillsville, VA	20 mi	630	31%
Christiansburg, VA	21 mi	4,364	21%

Home health agencies serving Pulaski

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Roanoke, VA	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 362-7578
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roanoke, VA	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Medi Home Health Agency	Pulaski, VA	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 382-5637
Interim Healthcare	Dublin, VA	5.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 200-2606
Advanced Health Services	Roanoke, VA	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(540) 994-9811
Carilion Home Care Services	Radford, VA	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 633-9330

Nursing homes near Pulaski

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pulaski Hlth & Rehab Cntr	Pulaski, VA	1.1 mi	4 of 5	90	(540) 980-3111
Highland Ridge Rehab Center	Dublin, VA	6.1 mi	1 of 5	132	(540) 674-4193
Radford Health And Rehab Center	Radford, VA	12 mi	4 of 5	90	(540) 633-6533

Straight-line miles from the center of Pulaski. 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 Pulaski

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 47% of the $2,687 monthly median income of Pulaski 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 Pulaski: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pulaski?

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 47% of the $2,687 monthly median income of Pulaski 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 Pulaski, VA