In-Home Parkinson's Care in White Sulphur Springs, WV

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in White Sulphur Springs, WV: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Greenbrier County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.1% in Greenbrier County)

609

residents 65 or older (24% of White Sulphur Springs)

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list White Sulphur Springs ZIP codes in their service area

129 White Sulphur Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 23% in Greenbrier County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

69 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving White Sulphur Springs ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

White Sulphur Springs compared with Greenbrier County and West Virginia

Census figure	White Sulphur Springs	Greenbrier County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	6.1%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.6%	6.1%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	38%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	5.9%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,333	$43,438	—

Older residents in towns around White Sulphur Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lewisburg, WV	7.2 mi	883	17%
Covington, VA	17 mi	1,125	18%
Clifton Forge, VA	26 mi	862	29%
Daleville, VA	34 mi	1,221	7.7%
Hollins, VA	37 mi	4,146	17%
Cloverdale, VA	38 mi	932	16%

Home health agencies serving White Sulphur Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Summersville, WV	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(304) 872-5328
Adoration Home Health	Charleston, WV	79 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 343-2047
Home Care Plus, Incorporated	Lewisburg, WV	7.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 645-1706

Nursing homes near White Sulphur Springs

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
White Sulphur Springs Center	White Sulphur Spring, WV	3.3 mi	3 of 5	68	(304) 536-4661
Seneca Trail Healthcare Center	Lewisburg, WV	9.2 mi	3 of 5	80	(304) 645-3076
Lewisburg Healthcare Center	Ronceverte, WV	9.7 mi	4 of 5	90	(304) 645-7270

Straight-line miles from the center of White Sulphur Springs. 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 White Sulphur Springs

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,611 monthly median income of White Sulphur Springs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 White Sulphur Springs: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in White Sulphur Springs?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,611 monthly median income of White Sulphur Springs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 White Sulphur Springs, WV