Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Basking Ridge, NJ
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Nursing Assistants in Basking Ridge, NJ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Basking Ridge are Skilled Nursing At Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge (3.8 mi), Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights in Berkeley Heights (6.4 mi), Holly Manor Center in Mendham (6.8 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in New Jersey earn a median $17.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Basking Ridge has about 480 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Basking Ridge compared with Somerset County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Basking Ridge | Somerset County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 6.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 27% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 39% | 24% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.9% | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% | 4.0% | 11% |
Older residents in towns around Basking Ridge
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons, NJ | 1.8 mi | 1,164 | 159 |
| Bernardsville, NJ | 2.5 mi | 1,514 | 113 |
| Millington, NJ | 3.1 mi | 882 | 72 |
| Stirling, NJ | 4.0 mi | 334 | 11 |
| Mendham, NJ | 4.7 mi | 1,051 | 171 |
| The Hills, NJ | 4.9 mi | 2,154 | 136 |
Nursing homes near Basking Ridge
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing At Fellowship Village | Basking Ridge, NJ | 3.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 67 | (908) 580-3800 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights | Berkeley Heights, NJ | 6.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 130 | (908) 897-1000 |
| Holly Manor Center | Mendham, NJ | 6.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 124 | (973) 543-2500 |
| Morristown Post Acute Rehab And Nursing Center | Morristown, NJ | 7.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 287 | (973) 540-9800 |
| Careone At Madison Avenue | Morristown, NJ | 7.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 178 | (973) 656-2700 |
| Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center | Chatham, NJ | 7.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 108 | (973) 822-1500 |
Home health agencies serving Basking Ridge
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Visiting Nurse | Morristown, NJ | 7.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 379-8400 |
| Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc | North Brunswick, NJ | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 224-6991 |
| Community Visiting Nurse Service | Somerville, NJ | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (908) 725-9355 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Cranford, NJ | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (908) 352-5694 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Basking Ridge. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
What CNAs costs in Basking Ridge
At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
What to know before hiring a nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Basking Ridge: common questions
What nursing homes are near Basking Ridge?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Skilled Nursing At Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge (3.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights in Berkeley Heights (6.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Holly Manor Center in Mendham (6.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Basking Ridge?
At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Can a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
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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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