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

Local figures

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

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

12%

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

4,081

residents 65 or older (18% of Waynesboro)

10

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

894 Waynesboro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

453 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

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

Waynesboro compared with Virginia

Census figure	Waynesboro	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,889	—

Older residents in towns around Waynesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fishersville, VA	5.2 mi	2,334	19%
Stuarts Draft, VA	8.0 mi	2,632	28%
Verona, VA	11 mi	911	38%
Staunton, VA	11 mi	5,524	19%
Crozet, VA	11 mi	1,374	17%
Grottoes, VA	15 mi	423	22%

Home health agencies serving Waynesboro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Staunton, VA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 886-2970
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	91 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	22 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	26 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	5.4 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	27 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 295-5501

Nursing homes near Waynesboro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Summit Square	Waynesboro, VA	0.1 mi	4 of 5	18	(540) 941-3100
River Edge Rehabilitation And Nursing	Waynesboro, VA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	109	(540) 949-7191
Augusta Nursing And Rehabilitation	Fishersville, VA	3.8 mi	1 of 5	112	(540) 885-8424

Straight-line miles from the center of Waynesboro. 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 Waynesboro

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 31% of the $4,074 monthly median income of Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Waynesboro?

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 31% of the $4,074 monthly median income of Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro, VA