Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Bradley Gardens, NJ
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Nursing Assistants in Bradley Gardens, NJ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Bradley Gardens are Waterfront Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Raritan (1.7 mi), Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater in Bridgewater (1.7 mi), Complete Care At Green Knoll in Bridgewater (2.7 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).
Bradley Gardens has about 212 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Bradley Gardens compared with Somerset County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Bradley Gardens | Somerset County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 22% | 27% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 14% | 24% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.3% | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.6% | 4.0% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $100,556 | $92,278 | — |
Older residents in towns around Bradley Gardens
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan, NJ | 0.9 mi | 1,171 | 70 |
| Bridgewater Center, NJ | 2.3 mi | 1,003 | 226 |
| Somerville, NJ | 2.9 mi | 1,947 | 115 |
| Green Knoll, NJ | 3.4 mi | 1,661 | 274 |
| Manville, NJ | 4.4 mi | 2,223 | 321 |
| Hillsborough, NJ | 4.5 mi | 3,290 | 422 |
Nursing homes near Bradley Gardens
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Raritan, NJ | 1.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 138 | (908) 526-8950 |
| Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater | Bridgewater, NJ | 1.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 151 | (908) 722-7022 |
| Complete Care At Green Knoll | Bridgewater, NJ | 2.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 176 | (908) 526-8600 |
| The Arbor At Laurel Circle | Bridgewater, NJ | 3.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 64 | (908) 595-6500 |
| N J Eastern Star Home | Bridgewater, NJ | 4.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 82 | (908) 722-4140 |
| Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Hillsborough | Hillsborough, NJ | 5.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 126 | (908) 281-4400 |
Home health agencies serving Bradley Gardens
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc | North Brunswick, NJ | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 224-6991 |
| Atlantic Visiting Nurse | Morristown, NJ | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 379-8400 |
| Community Visiting Nurse Service | Somerville, NJ | 1.7 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (908) 725-9355 |
| Visiting Nurse Assoc Of Northern New Jersey, Inc | Morristown, NJ | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 451-4100 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Bradley Gardens. 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 Bradley Gardens
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 18% of the $8,380 monthly median income of Bradley Gardens 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 Bradley Gardens: common questions
What nursing homes are near Bradley Gardens?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Waterfront Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Raritan (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater in Bridgewater (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Green Knoll in Bridgewater (2.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Bradley Gardens?
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 18% of the $8,380 monthly median income of Bradley Gardens 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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