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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Weyers Cave, VA: the local picture

20%

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

0.0%

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

250

residents 65 or older (9.1% of Weyers Cave)

9

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

51 Weyers Cave residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 21% in Augusta County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Weyers Cave ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Weyers Cave compared with Augusta County and Virginia

Census figure	Weyers Cave	Augusta County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	9.3%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	8.0%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	9.1%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.3%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,313	$53,229	—

Older residents in towns around Weyers Cave

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grottoes, VA	4.8 mi	423	22%
Verona, VA	7.9 mi	911	38%
Bridgewater, VA	8.0 mi	1,329	24%
Massanetta Springs, VA	9.1 mi	1,621	14%
Harrisonburg, VA	11 mi	5,411	20%
Staunton, VA	12 mi	5,524	19%

Home health agencies serving Weyers Cave

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Staunton, VA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 886-2970
Sentara Home Care Services	Harrisonburg, VA	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 433-4429
Continuum Home Health Care	Charlottesville, VA	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 984-2273
Augusta Home Care,	Fishersville, VA	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 932-5162
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Buena Vista, VA	44 mi	3 of 5	—	(540) 784-4119
Interim Healthcare - Charlottesville	Charlottesville, VA	30 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 295-5501

Nursing homes near Weyers Cave

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bridgewater Home, Inc.	Bridgewater, VA	7.7 mi	4 of 5	127	(540) 828-2531
Blue Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing	Harrisonburg, VA	11 mi	2 of 5	117	(540) 433-2791
Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr	Harrisonburg, VA	11 mi	1 of 5	180	(540) 433-2623

Straight-line miles from the center of Weyers Cave. 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 Weyers Cave

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 26% of the $4,859 monthly median income of Weyers Cave 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 Weyers Cave: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Weyers Cave?

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 26% of the $4,859 monthly median income of Weyers Cave 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Weyers Cave, VA