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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

9.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding

17,466

residents 65 or older (18% of Roanoke)

13

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

4,043 Roanoke residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,537 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.4%).

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

Roanoke compared with Virginia

Census figure	Roanoke	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.4%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,600	—

Older residents in towns around Roanoke

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Vinton, VA	3.9 mi	1,476	25%
Cave Spring, VA	4.5 mi	4,833	18%
Hollins, VA	4.5 mi	4,146	17%
Salem, VA	5.4 mi	5,016	18%
Cloverdale, VA	6.1 mi	932	16%
Daleville, VA	9.7 mi	1,221	7.7%

Home health agencies serving Roanoke

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Roanoke, VA	5.8 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	5.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Carilion Home Care Services - Roanoke	Roanoke, VA	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 633-9314
Advanced Health Services	Roanoke, VA	3.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(540) 994-9811
Brandon Oaks At Home	Roanoke, VA	5.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 283-8649
Medi Home Health Agency	Pulaski, VA	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 382-5637

Nursing homes near Roanoke

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Our Lady Of The Valley	Roanoke, VA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	70	(540) 345-5111
Old Southwest Health And Rehabilitation	Roanoke, VA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	130	(540) 345-8139
Raleigh Court Health And Rehabilitation Center	Roanoke, VA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(540) 342-9525

Straight-line miles from the center of Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

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 35% of the $3,633 monthly median income of Roanoke 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 Roanoke: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Roanoke?

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 35% of the $3,633 monthly median income of Roanoke 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 Roanoke, VA