Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Buena, NJ
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Nursing Assistants in Buena, NJ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Buena are New Jersey Veterans Memorial Vineland in Vineland (4.8 mi), Bishop Mccarthy Center For Rehab & Healthcare in Vineland (5.0 mi), Autumn Lake Healthcare At Vineland in Vineland (5.2 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).
Buena has about 48 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Buena compared with Atlantic County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Buena | Atlantic County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 51% | 33% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 20% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 43% | 29% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 11% | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.5% | 11% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $29,830 | $61,931 | — |
Older residents in towns around Buena
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | 5.2 mi | 10,200 | 1,658 |
| Williamstown, NJ | 11 mi | 2,519 | 400 |
| Millville, NJ | 11 mi | 5,561 | 454 |
| Clayton, NJ | 12 mi | 1,861 | 134 |
| Hammonton, NJ | 13 mi | 3,288 | 369 |
| Mays Landing, NJ | 14 mi | 1,524 | 134 |
Nursing homes near Buena
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Veterans Memorial Vineland | Vineland, NJ | 4.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 300 | (856) 405-4207 |
| Bishop Mccarthy Center For Rehab & Healthcare | Vineland, NJ | 5.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 182 | (856) 692-2850 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Vineland | Vineland, NJ | 5.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 190 | (856) 692-8080 |
| Millville Center | Millville, NJ | 9.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 167 | (856) 327-2700 |
| Cedar Grove Respiratory And Nursing Center | Williamstown, NJ | 9.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 180 | (856) 875-0100 |
| Big Oak Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Pittsgrove, NJ | 9.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 84 | (856) 451-5000 |
Home health agencies serving Buena
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 21 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (609) 272-1200 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc | Pennsauken, NJ | 30 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (856) 354-2022 |
| Patient Care | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 21 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (609) 484-7300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Buena. 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 Buena
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 62% of the $2,486 monthly median income of Buena 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 Buena: common questions
What nursing homes are near Buena?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are New Jersey Veterans Memorial Vineland in Vineland (4.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Bishop Mccarthy Center For Rehab & Healthcare in Vineland (5.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Autumn Lake Healthcare At Vineland in Vineland (5.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Buena?
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 62% of the $2,486 monthly median income of Buena 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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