Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Egg Harbor City, NJ
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Nursing Assistants in Egg Harbor City, NJ: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Egg Harbor City are Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation in Galloway Township (6.6 mi), Health Center At Galloway, The in Galloway Township (6.7 mi), Atlas Healthcare At Seashore Gardens in Galloway Township (6.9 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).
Egg Harbor City has about 53 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Egg Harbor City compared with Atlantic County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Egg Harbor City | Atlantic County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 47% | 33% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 20% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 46% | 29% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 11% | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 24% | 11% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,750 | $61,931 | — |
Older residents in towns around Egg Harbor City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton University, NJ | 6.0 mi | 0 | 0 |
| Pomona, NJ | 7.0 mi | 1,891 | 266 |
| Smithville, NJ | 7.8 mi | 2,794 | 448 |
| McKee City, NJ | 8.8 mi | 1,871 | 136 |
| Mays Landing, NJ | 9.7 mi | 1,524 | 134 |
| Absecon, NJ | 11 mi | 1,615 | 190 |
Nursing homes near Egg Harbor City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation | Galloway Township, NJ | 6.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 186 | (609) 748-9900 |
| Health Center At Galloway, The | Galloway Township, NJ | 6.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (609) 748-9100 |
| Atlas Healthcare At Seashore Gardens | Galloway Township, NJ | 6.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 151 | (609) 404-4848 |
| Preferred Care At Absecon | Absecon, NJ | 9.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 162 | (609) 646-5400 |
| Excel Care At Egg Harbor | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (609) 453-3200 |
| Seacrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | 171 | (609) 296-9292 |
Home health agencies serving Egg Harbor City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 13 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 | 36 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 | 13 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 Egg Harbor City. 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 Egg Harbor City
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 38% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Egg Harbor City 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 Egg Harbor City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Egg Harbor City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation in Galloway Township (6.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Health Center At Galloway, The in Galloway Township (6.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Atlas Healthcare At Seashore Gardens in Galloway Township (6.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Egg Harbor City?
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 38% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Egg Harbor City 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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