Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Beach Haven West, NJ
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Nursing Assistants in Beach Haven West, NJ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Beach Haven West are Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation Center in Manahawkin (2.2 mi), Southern Ocean Center in Manahawkin (2.2 mi), Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Barnegat (5.9 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).
Beach Haven West has about 145 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Beach Haven West compared with Ocean County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Beach Haven West | Ocean County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 20% | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 34% | 23% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 21% | 30% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.5% | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2% | 6.0% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $117,115 | $62,752 | — |
Older residents in towns around Beach Haven West
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Acres, NJ | 5.4 mi | 3,300 | 417 |
| Barnegat, NJ | 5.7 mi | 593 | 0 |
| Tuckerton, NJ | 7.6 mi | 730 | 72 |
| Mystic Island, NJ | 11 mi | 2,311 | 387 |
| Forked River, NJ | 11 mi | 1,315 | 230 |
| Smithville, NJ | 18 mi | 2,794 | 448 |
Nursing homes near Beach Haven West
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation Center | Manahawkin, NJ | 2.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (609) 597-8500 |
| Southern Ocean Center | Manahawkin, NJ | 2.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 136 | (609) 978-0600 |
| Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Barnegat, NJ | 5.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 115 | (609) 698-1400 |
| Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ | 6.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 130 | (609) 294-3200 |
| Seacrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ | 10 mi | 3 of 5 | 171 | (609) 296-9292 |
| Crystal Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation | Bayville, NJ | 16 mi | not rated | 235 | (732) 269-0500 |
Home health agencies serving Beach Haven West
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc | Whiting, NJ | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 350-2355 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice | Toms River, NJ | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 818-6872 |
| Hackensack Meridian At Home Ocean County | Brick, NJ | 29 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 206-8100 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Beach Haven West. 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 Beach Haven West
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, which is 16% of the $9,760 monthly median income of Beach Haven West households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Beach Haven West: common questions
What nursing homes are near Beach Haven West?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation Center in Manahawkin (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Southern Ocean Center in Manahawkin (2.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Barnegat (5.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Beach Haven West?
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, which is 16% of the $9,760 monthly median income of Beach Haven West households headed by someone 65 or older. 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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