In-Home Parkinson’s Care in South Boston, VA
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Parkinson’s Care in South Boston, VA: the local picture
440 South Boston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 26% in Halifax County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
230 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).
Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving South Boston ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
South Boston compared with Halifax County and Virginia
| Census figure | South Boston | Halifax County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 28% | 26% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 14% | 12% | 7.4% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.9% | 8.6% | 6.7% |
| Residents 65 or older | 25% | 26% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 45% | 32% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $35,966 | $40,195 | — |
Older residents in towns around South Boston
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxboro, NC | 22 mi | 1,823 | 41% |
| Mount Hermon, VA | 28 mi | 1,127 | 19% |
| Danville, VA | 29 mi | 8,914 | 21% |
| Oxford, NC | 32 mi | 2,347 | 28% |
| Altavista, VA | 35 mi | 656 | 18% |
| Henderson, NC | 38 mi | 2,681 | 37% |
Home health agencies serving South Boston
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health | Midlothian, VA | 85 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 639-7903 |
| Sentara Home Care Services (Halifax) | South Boston, VA | 1.1 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (434) 517-3339 |
| 1ST Care Home Health South Boston | South Boston, VA | 1.1 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (434) 572-1312 |
| Hallmark Home Health Care | Danville, VA | 28 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (434) 799-3938 |
| Commonwealth Healthcare At Home | Danville, VA | 31 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (434) 799-2382 |
| Sentara Home Care Services-Virginia Beach | Chesapeake, VA | 148 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (757) 553-3579 |
Nursing homes near South Boston
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Hill Nursing Home | South Boston, VA | 1.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (434) 572-8901 |
| South Boston Health & Rehab Center | South Boston, VA | 1.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 216 | (434) 572-4906 |
| Clarksville Health & Rehab Center | Clarksville, VA | 20 mi | 4 of 5 | 168 | (434) 374-4141 |
Straight-line miles from the center of South Boston. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in South Boston
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 42% of the $2,997 monthly median income of South Boston 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in South Boston: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in South Boston?
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 42% of the $2,997 monthly median income of South Boston 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.
More senior care near South Boston
Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
- Parkinson’s Care in Roxboro, NC
- Parkinson’s Care in Mount Hermon, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Danville, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Oxford, NC
- Parkinson’s Care in Altavista, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Henderson, NC
- Parkinson’s Care in Butner, NC
- Parkinson’s Care in Creedmoor, NC
- Parkinson’s Care in South Hill, VA
- Parkinson’s Care in Hillsborough, NC
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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.
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