Beach Haven West, New Jersey

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Beach Haven West, NJ

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Beach Haven West, NJ: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
907
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$17.83
median hourly wage of home care aides in New Jersey (BLS, May 2025)
$15.92
New Jersey minimum wage per hour

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 figureBeach Haven WestOcean CountyNew Jersey
Residents 85 or older2.8%3.1%2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability20%31%30%
Residents 65 or older34%23%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone21%30%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)2.5%8.3%9.7%
Households with no vehicle7.2%6.0%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$117,115$62,752—

Older residents in towns around Beach Haven West

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Ocean Acres, NJ5.4 mi3,300417
Barnegat, NJ5.7 mi5930
Tuckerton, NJ7.6 mi73072
Mystic Island, NJ11 mi2,311387
Forked River, NJ11 mi1,315230
Smithville, NJ18 mi2,794448

Nursing homes near Beach Haven West

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation CenterManahawkin, NJ2.2 mi1 of 5120(609) 597-8500
Southern Ocean CenterManahawkin, NJ2.2 mi4 of 5136(609) 978-0600
Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterBarnegat, NJ5.9 mi2 of 5115(609) 698-1400
Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterLittle Egg Harbor Tw, NJ6.8 mi4 of 5130(609) 294-3200
Seacrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare CenterLittle Egg Harbor Tw, NJ10 mi3 of 5171(609) 296-9292
Crystal Lake Healthcare And RehabilitationBayville, NJ16 minot rated235(732) 269-0500

Home health agencies serving Beach Haven West

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Bayada Home Health Care, IncWhiting, NJ20 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(732) 350-2355
Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And HospiceToms River, NJ22 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(732) 818-6872
Hackensack Meridian At Home Ocean CountyBrick, NJ29 mi3.5 of 5nursing, 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 it covers

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
Cost

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.

Before you hire

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.

Questions

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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