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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Stuarts Draft, VA: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Augusta County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.3% in Augusta County)

2,632

residents 65 or older (22% of Stuarts Draft)

10

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

743 Stuarts Draft residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 21% in Augusta County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

382 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Stuarts Draft ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Stuarts Draft compared with Augusta County and Virginia

Census figure	Stuarts Draft	Augusta County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	9.3%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	8.0%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	22%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	4.3%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,703	$53,229	—

Older residents in towns around Stuarts Draft

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fishersville, VA	6.3 mi	2,334	19%
Waynesboro, VA	8.0 mi	4,081	23%
Staunton, VA	9.7 mi	5,524	19%
Verona, VA	12 mi	911	38%
Crozet, VA	19 mi	1,374	17%
Weyers Cave, VA	19 mi	250	20%

Home health agencies serving Stuarts Draft

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Staunton, VA	9.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 886-2970
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	96 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400
Continuum Home Health Care	Charlottesville, VA	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 984-2273
Sentara Home Care Services	Harrisonburg, VA	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 433-4429
Augusta Home Care,	Fishersville, VA	5.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 932-5162
Interim Healthcare - Charlottesville	Charlottesville, VA	35 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 295-5501

Nursing homes near Stuarts Draft

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled CA	Fishersville, VA	5.8 mi	5 of 5	17	(540) 332-4020
Augusta Nursing And Rehabilitation	Fishersville, VA	6.0 mi	1 of 5	112	(540) 885-8424
River Edge Rehabilitation And Nursing	Waynesboro, VA	6.9 mi	1 of 5	109	(540) 949-7191

Straight-line miles from the center of Stuarts Draft. 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 Stuarts Draft

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 34% of the $3,725 monthly median income of Stuarts Draft 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 Stuarts Draft: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Stuarts Draft?

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 34% of the $3,725 monthly median income of Stuarts Draft 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 Stuarts Draft, VA