Bergenfield, New Jersey

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Bergenfield, NJ

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Bergenfield, NJ: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
694
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 Bergenfield are Actors Fund Home in Englewood (1.4 mi), Careone At New Milford in New Milford (1.5 mi), Family Of Caring Healthcare At Tenafly, LLC in Tenafly (1.9 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).

Bergenfield has about 544 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Bergenfield compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figureBergenfieldBergen CountyNew Jersey
Residents 85 or older1.9%2.5%2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability33%26%30%
Residents 65 or older17%18%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%24%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.9%8.4%9.7%
Households with no vehicle6.9%7.5%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$88,243$82,484—

Older residents in towns around Bergenfield

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
New Milford, NJ1.4 mi2,876384
Dumont, NJ1.6 mi3,002253
River Edge, NJ2.1 mi2,006233
Cresskill, NJ2.4 mi1,721580
Tenafly, NJ2.5 mi2,184396
Englewood, NJ2.5 mi5,607757

Nursing homes near Bergenfield

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Actors Fund HomeEnglewood, NJ1.4 mi4 of 5107(201) 510-3430
Careone At New MilfordNew Milford, NJ1.5 mi3 of 5236(201) 967-1700
Family Of Caring Healthcare At Tenafly, LLCTenafly, NJ1.9 mi3 of 569(201) 567-7800
Family Of Caring At Teaneck LLCTeaneck, NJ2.1 mi4 of 5107(201) 833-2400
Careone At CresskillCresskill, NJ2.5 mi4 of 5113(201) 567-9310
Complete Care At Inglemoor, LLCEnglewood, NJ3.0 mi2 of 562(201) 568-0900

Home health agencies serving Bergenfield

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home HealthHackensack, NJ3.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(201) 342-6311
Valley Home Care Inc.Paramus, NJ4.0 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(201) 291-6000
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, IncEnglewood, NJ2.2 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(201) 894-3333
Holy Name Home CareTeaneck, NJ2.3 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(201) 833-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bergenfield. 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 Bergenfield

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 21% of the $7,354 monthly median income of Bergenfield 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 Bergenfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bergenfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Actors Fund Home in Englewood (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Careone At New Milford in New Milford (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Family Of Caring Healthcare At Tenafly, LLC in Tenafly (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Bergenfield?

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 21% of the $7,354 monthly median income of Bergenfield 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.

More near Bergenfield

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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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